Registered Nurse- General Medicine (Richard Stevens)
Job Description
Job title: Registered Nurse- General Medicine (Richard Stevens)
Company: NHS
Job description: We are focused on medical patients safety experience throughout the admission, transfer and discharge. We are currently looking for a Band 5 Registered nurse to join our team and the successful candidate will progress their nursing skills in nursing assessment , admission, treatment of various medical pathways, transfer and discharge process.Main duties of the jobCommunicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documentedEnsure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirementsAct as the identified nurse for critically ill patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care.Participate in taking an active role in planning effective, timely, and safe dischargesWork to eliminate all avoidable infection by acting as a role model in infection prevention and control prevention to all staff, visitors and patientsProvide training and support to new and junior staff in accordance with Trust policies and proceduresIdentify and minimise clinical and non-clinical risk to minimise risk of harm to patients, staff and visitorsInvolve patients in their care and ensure their understanding of treatment plan and care options before gaining informed consent for care delivery and interventionsEnsure that Privacy and Dignity of patients is maintained at all times and work to minimise mixing of male and female patients and sharing of bathroom / toilet facilitiesParticipate in department meetings when required.Ensure compliance with professional expectations as outlined in the NMC Code of Professional ConductTo participate in an annual appraisal with relevant reviews and to follow your personal development plan as agreed with your line managerAbout usWe 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.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 posted17 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number344-3520WHHJob locationsWilliam Harvey HospitalKennington RoadAshfordTN24 0LZJob 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
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust
- NMC Registration
- Delivery of evidence based practice
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
- Mentor Qualification or ENB998 Completion of Preceptorship
Desirable
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
- Evidence of on-going personal + professional development
KnowledgeEssential
- NMC Code of Conduct.
- Understanding of current issues in nursing.
- Clinical Governance Riske management
Desirable
- National Patient Survey
Other requirementsEssential
- 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
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
Clinical skills and experienceEssential
- Well-developed verbal & written communication skills.
- Ability to develop working relationships with others.
- Time management and personal organisation skills.
- Calm under pressure
- Good interpersonal skills
- Basic IT skills.
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
Desirable
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
- Venepuncture/Bladder scans/Catheterisation/Cannulation/IV medications
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust
- NMC Registration
- Delivery of evidence based practice
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
- Mentor Qualification or ENB998 Completion of Preceptorship
Desirable
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
- Evidence of on-going personal + professional development
KnowledgeEssential
- NMC Code of Conduct.
- Understanding of current issues in nursing.
- Clinical Governance Riske management
Desirable
- National Patient Survey
Other requirementsEssential
- 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
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
Clinical skills and experienceEssential
- Well-developed verbal & written communication skills.
- Ability to develop working relationships with others.
- Time management and personal organisation skills.
- Calm under pressure
- Good interpersonal skills
- Basic IT skills.
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
Desirable
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
- Venepuncture/Bladder scans/Catheterisation/Cannulation/IV medications
Expected salary: £29970 – 36483 per year
Location: Ashford, Kent
