Join East Kent Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 5 Registered Nurse and make a real difference in patient care. With a Certificate of Sponsorship available, this is a fantastic opportunity for NMC-registered nurses to work in one of the UK’s leading healthcare organizations, renowned for innovation, research, and professional development.
If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, apply now to be part of our supportive team. With access to cutting-edge facilities and specialist services, this role offers the perfect platform to advance your nursing career.
About the Trust
East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust is a large healthcare organization comprising five hospitals and several community clinics, serving a population of approximately 700,000 in East Kent. The Trust also provides specialist services for a broader population, including renal services in Medway and Maidstone, and a Kent-wide cardiac service based at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford.
The Trust is committed to improving the health of the communities it serves through research and innovation. Its hospitals actively participate in numerous clinical research studies, consistently recruiting high numbers of patients into research trials. The Kent and Medway Clinical Trials Unit is located at the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate, further highlighting the Trust’s dedication to advancing medical knowledge.
As a teaching organization, East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust plays a critical role in educating and training future healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and allied health workers. It collaborates closely with local universities and King’s College London to deliver high-quality training and education.
Guided by its vision, “great healthcare from great people,” the Trust ensures that its values underpin every aspect of its work, fostering excellence in patient care and community health.
Position: Registered Nurse
Salary: £29,970 – £36,483 per annum
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Margate, Kent, UK
About the Role
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
- To 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.
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.
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.
Qualifications
Qualification and skills (Essential criteria)
- Registered Nurse NMC pin number
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust.
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
- Delivery of evidence-based practice.
Desirable criteria
- Previous surgical care / experience as a staff nurse in a speciality.
Experience and knowledge (Essential criteria)
- Experience within general surgery and orthopedic nursing care
- Basic IT skills. Well-developed verbal & written communication skills.
- Time management and personal organisation skills
- Ability to develop working relationships with others.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of on-going personal + professional development
- Bladder scanning, Male & female Catheterisation.
- Cannulation & Venepuncture.
Knowledge (Essential criteria)
- NMC Code of Conduct
- Understanding of current issue in nursing
- Clinical Governance Riske management
Desirable criteria
- National Patient Survey
We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates, parking available at Trust sites but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport.
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.
The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.
Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.
Applicants for eligible roles requiring Tier 2 sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria.
We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to visit the official website
Application Deadline
January 29, 2025