Job Summary
The QEQM Critical Care team provides care for critically ill patients on our intensive care unit. Our units are staffed by a dedicated and supportive team who pride themselves on their drive for innovation and the support and opportunities we offer to our staff.
* Our vision is to provide high quality, safe, evidence-based care through a genuinely compassionate and collaborative approach, and we support our staff to deliver just that.
* Our investment in our facilities is matched by our investment in our people; there is always scope for career development.
* We work closely with other specialties including anaesthetics, surgery, and medicine, with opportunities to combine specialisms. This enables a thriving learning environment for all of our team members.
* The teamwork and camaraderie on our unit is second to none, with regular team-building and social events throughout the year.
If you are passionate about critical care and want to work in a progressive and dynamic team, then we want to hear from you!
About Us
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 be aware 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 hold a Certificate of Sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country.
As of 9th April, we can only sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for band 2/3 roles if we can demonstrate that we were unsuccessful in recruiting a candidate who does not require a visa. Given this change, it is unlikely that we will be able to sponsor any candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for this role.
Job Details
Date posted: 28 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 344-4611SAC-C
Job locations: The Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, Ramsgate Road, Margate, CT9 4BG
Job Description
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries, please contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GCSE or equivalent in maths and English
* Care Certificate
Desirable
* NVQ Level 3
Experience
Essential
* Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust
* Delivery of evidence-based practice
Desirable
* Previous experience at Band 3 within the specialty
* Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
* Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
Skills
Essential
* Basic IT skills
* Time management and personal organisation skills
* Excellent communication skills
Note: The Person Specification section is duplicated; it can be consolidated or omitted for clarity.
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required.
Employer Details
Employer Name: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, Ramsgate Road, Margate, CT9 4BG
Website: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/
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