Go back East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Ward Manager - Critical Care
The closing date is 11 November 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Unit Manager in the friendly Critical Care team at the QEQM Hospital; they will be responsible for overseeing the high standards of care required for looking after the deteriorating/critically ill patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership, advice and guidance for nursing practice within the unit and being a resource for all nursing staff.
They will also need to have expert clinical skills, great communication skills and clinical assessment skills. They will contribute to ensuring that the Nurses within the unit are developed to maximize their contribution to the achievement of the Trusts service goals and upholds and models the Trust values.
"previous applicants need not apply"
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.
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Experience
* Minimum of five years acute care nursing.
* Resolving user concerns effectively.
* Expierience in working as an autonomous practitioner.
Skills
* Expert clinical skills.
* Standard setting and audit
* Negotiating and influencing skills
* Clinical assessment skills
Knowledge
* Current health service priorities
* Nursing agenda
* Clinical governance agenda.
* Best practice, key issues and developments in the deteriorating patient programme
* Knowledge of quality improvement tools, ward metrics
Qualifications
* Degree in nursing or working towards degree or equivalent
* Preperation of mentors or equivalent
* Post graduate level in Acute/Critical care management course.
Other
* Upholds and models the Trust values
* Current understanding of key facing the NHS both locally and Nationally
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata per annum
#J-18808-Ljbffr