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Are you interested in a career in emergency nursing? We have an exciting opportunity for you at East Kent! As one of the largest acute trusts in Engla... Role: Nursing Associate, Category: Health & Social Care
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Are you interested in a career in emergency nursing? We have an exciting opportunity for you at East Kent! As one of the largest acute trusts in England, East Kent is renowned for exceptional healthcare services and is surrounded by beautiful beaches and the Kent countryside. With easy access to central London, East Kent offers the perfect balance between work and leisure, with something for everyone–historic cathedrals, castles, top-tier schools, and stylish restaurants.
We are recruiting for a Band 4 Nurse Associate to join our dynamic and supportive Emergency Department team. In this role, you will provide care to patients in urgent and emergency situations, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will manage patient flow and support the department’s operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic nurse looking to develop their skills in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will receive ongoing support and professional development, with the chance to enhance your clinical expertise and advance your career.
Join us and be part of a dedicated team committed to providing compassionate care while enjoying a vibrant work environment. We are proud to announce that our WHH A&E team won the Nursing Times TEAM OF THE YEAR 2024 award–be part of this award-winning team!
Main duties of the job
- Working as a registered professional, adhering to the NMC code of conduct & implementing plans of care to ensure that patient’s physical, social and psychological needs are met.
- Act as the identified Nurse for acutely ill patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care.
- Act as the patients’ advocate
- Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Be clinically competent in all areas of practice relevant to the post
- Work to eliminate all avoidable infection by acting as a role model in infection prevention and control prevention to all staff, visitors and patients
- Minimise risk of harm to patients, staff and visitors by working according to risk management policies.
- Participate in the orientation of new staff to their duties and the ward routine.
- Work to eliminate avoidable infection by working according to infection control policies.
- Demonstrate consistent high standard of hand hygiene practice and promote standards to staff, visitors and patients.
- Promote patient independence as much as possible.
- To undertake clinical skills, ensuring procedures are explained to patients in order to gain informed consent and involvement in care decisions, including:
- Responsible for admission and discharge procedures including the correct handling of patient’s property.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Date posted
11 December 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
344-2534WHH
Job locations
William Harvey Hospital
Kennington Rd, Willesborough, Ashford TN24 0LZ
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
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Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below
Person Specification
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Essential
- NMC Registered nursing associate
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust.
- Delivery of evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice.
- Previous experience at Band 4 within specialty
- Evidence of on-going personal + professional development.
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Well- developed verbal & written communication skills.
- Patient focused approach.
- Ability to develop working relationships with others.
- Time management and personal organisation skills.
- Calm under pressure
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of own limitations and seeks management support when Appropriate.
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
- National Patient Survey & Awareness of the RCEM guidelines
Governance
Essential
- Essence of Care
- DATIX reporting tool
- Understanding around Duty of candour.
Desirable
- Knowledge of decontamination standards.
Personal/Professional Attributes
Essential
- Up holds and models the trust values.
- Demonstrates patient focused approach.
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Essential
- NMC Registered nursing associate
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust.
- Delivery of evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice.
- Previous experience at Band 4 within specialty
- Evidence of on-going personal + professional development.
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Well- developed verbal & written communication skills.
- Patient focused approach.
- Ability to develop working relationships with others.
- Time management and personal organisation skills.
- Calm under pressure
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of own limitations and seeks management support when Appropriate.
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
- National Patient Survey & Awareness of the RCEM guidelines
Governance
Essential
- Essence of Care
- DATIX reporting tool
- Understanding around Duty of candour.
Desirable
- Knowledge of decontamination standards.
Personal/Professional Attributes
Essential
- Up holds and models the trust values.
- Demonstrates patient focused approach.
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team.