Job summary
Employer heading
Clinical Sister/Charge Nurse
Band 6
Job overview
Do you want to work for one of the UK’s largest Trusts?
We have an excellent full time opportunity, on Brabourne ward which specialises in Haematological cancers at The Kent and Canterbury Hospital.
We are looking for a person who has previous experience of working in the specialty, and who has a systemic anti cancer treatment (SACT) qualification.
Main duties of the job
To provide effective patient care whilst working as a member of the nursing team across East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust. To ensure the maintenance of high standards of patient care in response to service needs.
By working clinically as a member of the nursing team you will work in partnership with the Ward Manger to
provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership for a ward-based team of qualified and non-qualified
staff. The post holder will be required to deputize in the absence of the Ward Manager and ensure a positive
patient experience through the delivery of high standards of patient care. Leading clinical nursing practice
within the clinical area. Securing and assuring the highest standards of clinical care with the support of the
Matron and Head of Nursing. The effective management of clinical and non-clinical risk reporting to the
Manager within the Directorate Clinical Governance Framework.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals 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.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.
If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- Degree trained Registered Nurse
- SACT Qualification
Desirable criteria
- Communication course certificate
- Practise supervisor
Experience
Essential criteria
- 3 years minimum band 5 experience
- Delivery of evidence-based practice
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
Desirable criteria
- Haematology experience
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice and ongoing personal and professional development
Other
Essential criteria
- Uphold Trust Values
Governance
Essential criteria
- NMC Code of Conduct
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
- Jessica Webster
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07725951547
- Additional information
Kelly Clements Matron [email protected]
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