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Job Description

Emergency Nursing Career Opportunity – East Kent

Are you passionate about a career in emergency nursing? We have an exciting opportunity for you in East Kent! As one of the largest acute trusts in England, East Kent is renowned for delivering exceptional healthcare services, set against the stunning backdrop of beaches and the Kent countryside. With easy access to central London, East Kent offers the perfect balance of work and leisure. Whether you enjoy exploring historic landmarks, top-tier grammar schools, chic restaurants, or beautiful natural surroundings, East Kent has something for everyone.

In this role, you’ll have the chance to lead and develop a team of nursing staff while overseeing the day-to-day operations of an Emergency Department. This is a challenging and rewarding position that will allow you to leverage your communication and problem-solving skills, broaden your knowledge in urgent and emergency care, and strengthen your experience in operational management. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

We are proud to announce that our WHH A&E team recently won the Nursing Times TEAM OF THE YEAR 2024 award. This prestigious recognition highlights those who are making nursing more innovative, patient-focused, and inclusive. Join us and become part of this award-winning team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support nursing staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work culture.
• Mentor junior staff, ensuring their competence and confidence in their roles.
• Conduct performance reviews, providing constructive feedback to support their development.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Emergency Department, ensuring efficient patient flow.
• Coordinate resources to provide timely, high-quality care.
• Implement and monitor clinical and safety standards across the department.
• Provide direct patient care, particularly in urgent and complex cases.
• Assist the team in managing critical situations, making important decisions as needed.
• Prioritise patient safety and ensure a high standard of care.
• Promote effective communication within the team and with other healthcare professionals.
• Act as a liaison between senior management, medical staff, and other departments.
• Ensure clear updates during handovers and meetings.
• Lead the orientation and training of new staff.
• Encourage continuous professional development and best practices.
• Lead initiatives to improve patient care quality and safety.
• Ensure compliance with clinical policies and participate in governance meetings.
• Treat patients and families with compassion, respect, and dignity.
• Address patient concerns promptly and escalate issues as needed.

What We Offer: The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working as part of our People Strategy, helping staff achieve a healthy work-life balance. Please discuss available opportunities with your Recruiting Manager.

We also offer a full range of benefits, including:

• Car lease scheme
• On-site childcare
• Generous annual leave in line with NHS terms and conditions
• Discounts on high street and public transport
• 24/7 staff support service
• On-site Amazon lockers and fresh fruit and vegetable stalls

Application Process: Applications must be written by the applicant. Please note that applications generated by artificial intelligence (AI) may be rejected as the application process is an important part of our assessment.

If you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK, please declare this on your application form. We can only sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for Band 5 roles and above.

For more details, please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in the ‘supporting documents’ section.