We are a friendly, supportive and dynamic team with a strong commitment to professional development. Critical Care is fully committed to audit, research and forward thinking this provides a dynamic environment conducive to gaining additional knowledge and skills. We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and innovative self‑motivated sister/charge nurse to join our well‑established and diverse team. You will be expected to act and support our large workforce, to set and maintain the high clinical standards we all aspire to. The ideal candidate will have had minimum 3 years as a Band 5 within critical care and the critical care course. You will need to demonstrate a pro‑active and adaptive approach to support the ward managers and staff. You will need a positive mind‑set and hold an interest in working within a fast‑moving unit. The candidate must be an effective communicator, who can demonstrate problem‑solving skills with the ability to work under pressure, managing staff and delivering patient‑focused care. They will be able to demonstrate flexibility to meet the varied demands of the role as required.
* Critical care course
* Extensive clinical leadership/team management experience
* Expert skills in caring for both Level 2 and Level 3 patients
* A Degree or equivalent level of education and experience
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.
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