Job summaryToday, teams across the Trust will care for more than 2,000 people. Most of these people and their loved ones will be at a significant moment in their lives - an emergency situation, a diagnosis, a new life, a last chance to say goodbye, or a new chance to learn or regain skills. That's why if you are passionate about people, you're the perfect fit for us, whether you are a health professional or someone who can bring your valuable skills 'behind the scenes'. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people' - if you are great at what you do and want to work in an environment where you can give your best, come and be a part of us! In return, we promise to give you all the opportunities and development we can, so you can enjoy a great career with us. Cambridge K is one of our care of the Elderly Wards . There are 27 beds and our vibrant team requires a leader who has a passion for teaching , nurturing and embracing innovation. We are working towards an improved service for our team.Main duties of the jobo Professional leadership and clinical responsibilitiesoProvide professional leadership, advice and guidance to nursing staffo Implement innovative methods of service delivery to provide better patient care, and improve patient access.o Participate in the development of clinical policies.o Ensure the safe and effective use of all medical devices used within the Wardo Work within the multi-disciplinary teams.o Participate in projects that facilitate the development of best nursing practice to ensure quality patient care.o Participate in the provision of clinical supervision for nursing staff within the trust.o Participate in the provision of preceptorship and mentorship for new staff, and for staff undertaking academic courses and pathways.o Setting, achieving and monitoring Quality Standards.o Ensure the delivery of clinical governance and ensuring that the aims of clinical effectiveness are met from a nursing viewpoint.o Implement the agreed system of nursing audits.o Work within the guidelines and standards set by the NMC, and abide by Trust Policies and Procedures. The post holder will ensure compliance with the Trust's Risk Management Policies and Procedures. These describe the Trust's commitment to risk management, the recognition that our aim is to protect patients, staff and visitors from harm, and stress that all staff have a responsibility to minimise risko Provide advice and act as a resource to other departments within the Trust.About 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.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.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.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesProfessional leadership and clinical responsibilitiesProvide professional leadership, advice and guidance to nursing staffImplement innovative methods of service delivery to provide better patient care, and improve patient access.Participate in the development of clinical policies.Ensure the safe and effective use of all medical devices used within the WardWork within the multi-disciplinary teams.Participate in projects that facilitate the development of best nursing practice to ensure quality patient care.Participate in the provision of clinical supervision for nursing staff within the trust.Participate in the provision of preceptorship and mentorship for new staff, and for staff undertaking academic courses and pathways.Setting, achieving and monitoring Quality Standards.Ensure the delivery of clinical governance and ensuring that the aims of clinical effectiveness are met from a nursing viewpoint.Implement the agreed system of nursing audits.Work within the guidelines and standards set by the NMC, and abide by Trust Policies and Procedures. The post holder will ensure compliance with the Trusts Risk Management Policies and Procedures. These describe the Trusts commitment to risk management, the recognition that our aim is to protect patients, staff and visitors from harm, and stress that all staff have a responsibility to minimise riskProvide advice and act as a resource to other departments within the Trust.Research and teaching responsibilitiesDevelop and maintain an evidence-based approach to nursing care within the team.Facilitate the nursing staff in developing research awareness skills.Work closely with the Clinical Nurse Educators to meet the educational needs of the nursing teamEncourage the development of excellence in nursing for all nursing staff.Act as a role model, to help maintain standards within the Ward and to develop best practice through example.Facilitate the development of reflective practice and critical incident analysis in all nurses on the ward. Management responsibilitiesMaintain a flexible and responsive nursing workforce able to provide a high standard of nursing care.Work in conjunction with the site-based Matron to implement individual performance reviews.To have a working knowledge of budgetary costs in order to ensure that all resources are used appropriately.Advise on key nursing care issues and innovations and seek ways of implementing appropriate change, which is relevant to the service.Participate in systems for managing individual performance, misconduct and sickness absence.Participate in the recruitment and selection of nursing staffEnsure that there are robust systems for complying with Health & Safety procedures.Maintain a 24-hour responsibility for your base site.Perform day to day Unit management responsibilities, in the absence of the Matron, to ensure the smooth running of the Ward. Directorate responsibilitiesContribute from a nursing perspective to the service planning process for the wardIn accordance with the Health Act (2006) all staff are expected to comply with National and local Infection Control policies and procedures and any other related infection prevention policies or procedures. In addition, all staff whose normal duties are directly or indirectly concerned with patient care should ensure they have received annual mandatory training (including hand hygiene).Assist in implementing the Trusts risk management strategy and ensure CNST standards are met.Participate in the investigation of complaints for the Ward.Person SpecificationQualifications and trainingEssentialRegistered General Nurse Degree in Nursing or working towards degree or equivalent Preparation of mentors or equivalentDesirablePrevious experience at Band 6 within specialty Evidence of facilitating learning in practice Evidence of on-going personal + professional developmentClinical skills and experienceEssential2 years' experience at Band 6 in a hospital setting. Resolving user concerns effectively. Continuous quality improvement. Experience in managing change. Expert clinical skills Communication skills Facilitation skills Staff development and empowerment. Negotiating and influencing skills.DesirableHealth and safety 5 years post registration experience in a variety of acute clinical settings. Some experience in budget managementPersonal/professional attributesEssentialOngoing professional development. Clinical governance. Risk management Issues Key issues and development in nursingDesirableQuality Improvement tools, ward metricsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation TrustAddressWilliam Harvey HospitalAshfordTN24 0LZEmployer's websitehttps://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)