Job summary
Employer heading
Registered Nurse - Mulberry Ward
Band 5
Job overview
Job overview
Are you looking for a new direction and a new challenge for 2023?
Are you ready to join a friendly, focused division covering all medical wards, then our MCEC (Medicine, Cancer, Emergency Care) may be just the right move for you.
We provide dedicated and personalised care to general medical patients with conditions ranging from short-stay minor ailments through to hyper-acute conditions and stroke patients. We also care for those with cardiac, GI and respiratory conditions, as well as providing high-quality care at all stages to our cancer and elderly patients.
Our Emergency Department is one of the busiest YET highest performing departments in Kent, seeing more than 100,000 patients per year.
Working days and or shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of the service. Full internal rotation shifts patterns that will include day, nights and weekends. Full time/part-time contracts can be accommodated.
We are looking for candidates who are motivated, good team-player, caring, professional, honest, adaptable and friendly.
Main duties of the job
You will have excellent communication skills and enjoy working in challenging and swiftly changing environment. You will have current acute knowledge and be able to demonstrate at interview your knowledge around current healthcare initiatives.
You would be supported by a Team Leader, Practice Development Nurse and Matron and this post would offer you the opportunity to be part of a motivated and forward thinking team.
There will be opportunities for further study and development
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person specification
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continuing development
Desirable criteria
- Diploma/degree level
- Mentorship course
- Relevant speciality qualification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- NMC Code of Conduct Clinical Governance
- Risk management
- Understanding of current issues in nursing
Desirable criteria
- IT skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Currently working in relevant area
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential criteria
- Work on own initiative
- Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
- Manages proactive change
Desirable criteria
- Understanding
- ConfidenT
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karen Cameron
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322 428940
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