Job Description
Vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford Ward, a 14-bed general medical ward at William Harvey Hospital, is seeking Registered Nurses to join our team.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide professional leadership, guidance, and advice to Nurses and Healthcare Assistants, fostering collaboration with other disciplines.
Communicate effectively with patients and their families, ensuring accurate and clear information is shared and properly documented.
Assist in maintaining and monitoring agreed standards of care, addressing any shortcomings with the Line Manager.
Ensure adherence to quality initiatives within the critical care environment, maintaining the highest standards of care at all times.
Contribute to the development and review of clinical protocols in partnership with the Ward/Unit Manager.
Maintain accurate, legible patient records in compliance with professional and legal requirements.
Promote and maintain strong working relationships and communication with consultants, medical staff, nursing colleagues, and multi-disciplinary teams.
About Us: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest hospital trusts in England, operating five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is to provide ‘great healthcare from great people.’ Our values guide everything we do: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected, and confident that we are making a difference.’ We have adopted a new approach called ‘We Care,’ which empowers frontline staff to drive improvements daily. We’re looking for compassionate individuals to join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients, families, and carers.
Important Application Information:
Applications must be written by the applicant. Use of AI tools in applications may result in rejection as the application is a key part of the assessment process. However, applicants who need support due to a declared disability are encouraged to seek appropriate help.
If you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK, please declare this on your application form, even if you currently hold a Certificate of Sponsorship or work permit for another role. Please note that we can only sponsor candidates applying for Band 5 roles or above with a Skilled Worker Visa.
For a full Job Description and Person Specification, please scroll down and refer to the ‘Documents to download’ section.
For further inquiries, please contact the line manager using the contact details below.