Registered Nurse-General Surgery & Gastroenterology
Job Description
Job title: Registered Nurse-General Surgery & Gastroenterology
Company: NHS
Job description: An exciting opportunity has arisen to expand our current service within General Surgery & Gastroenterology at the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital. We are looking for a Band 5 nurse to join our team to support acutely unwell surgical patients. We specialise in surgical and orthopaedic care therefore some basic knowledge is recommended, however, not essential.Main duties of the jobTo provide clinical and professional skills and work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team. You will care for a variety of surgical and orthopaedic patients within the day and will be expected to be able to carry out nurse led assessments of your patients and recognise a deteriorating patient. Acuity can change hourly so it is important you are able to prioritise your work load effectively in order to keep yourselves and the patients safe.You will also be required to assist your patients getting ready for theatre if they are required to have surgery and be able to care for them prior to their operation. You will be required to facilitate safe discharges if required and plan appropriate admissions to hospital.About usWe 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 posted12 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number344-9226QEHJob locationsQueen Elizabeth the Queen Mother HospitalRamsgate RoadMargateCT9 4ANJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease 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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Registered Nurse NMC pin number
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust.
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust
- Delivery of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Evidence of on-going personal + professional development
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
ExperienceEssential
- Patient focused approach Basic IT skills
- Well-developed verbal & written communication skills
- Ability to develop working relationships with others Time management and person organisation skills
- Ability to develop working relationships with others.
Desirable
- Venepuncture Bladder scans Catheterisation Cannulation IV medications
Knowledge and other requirementsEssential
- NMC Code of Conduct Clinical Governance Riske management Understanding of current issue in nursing
- Calm under pressure Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively Good interpersonal skill
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s Vision, Mission & Values Current understanding of key issue facing the NHS both locally and Nationally
Desirable
- National Patient Survey
- Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Registered Nurse NMC pin number
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust.
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust
- Delivery of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Evidence of on-going personal + professional development
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
ExperienceEssential
- Patient focused approach Basic IT skills
- Well-developed verbal & written communication skills
- Ability to develop working relationships with others Time management and person organisation skills
- Ability to develop working relationships with others.
Desirable
- Venepuncture Bladder scans Catheterisation Cannulation IV medications
Knowledge and other requirementsEssential
- NMC Code of Conduct Clinical Governance Riske management Understanding of current issue in nursing
- Calm under pressure Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively Good interpersonal skill
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s Vision, Mission & Values Current understanding of key issue facing the NHS both locally and Nationally
Desirable
- National Patient Survey
- Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
Expected salary: £29970 – 36483 per year
Location: Margate, Kent
