Job Summary
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 registered nurse for the 9 bedded Critical Care Unit at Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital within the Surgical & Anesthetics Care group for East Kent Hospitals.
We are seeking to appoint someone who has great enthusiasm and is passionate about delivering a high quality standard of care to our patients. Providing person-centered and effective care is at the top of our agenda and we pride ourselves in demonstrating our values that people feel cared for, safe and confident that we are making a difference in everything we do.
Main duties of the job
There is a great opportunity for learning and development supported by the Clinical Nurse Educators and the nursing team whilst working alongside the multi-disciplinary team.
About Us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals 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.
Details
Date posted
25 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
344-7019SAC
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital
St Peters Road
Margate
CT9 4AN
Job Description
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.
Job Description
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
Essential
* Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust. Delivery of evidence based practice. Demonstrates patient focused approach
Desirable
* Previous experience at Band 5 within specialty. Evidence of facilitating learning and practice.
Skills
Essential
* Patient focused approach. Basic IT skills. Well developed verbal and written communication skills. Time management and personal organisation skills
Knowledge
Essential
* NMC Code of Conduct. Clinical Governance. Risk management.
Desirable
* National patient survey
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse
Desirable
* Mentor Qualification or ENB 998
Other
Essential
* Awareness of Trust vision, mission and values. Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and nationally
Desirable
* Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision making and problem solving
Person Specification
Essential
* Awareness of Trust vision, mission and values. Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and nationally
Desirable
* Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision making and problem solving
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital
St Peters Road
Margate
CT9 4AN
Employer's website
https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital
St Peters Road
Margate
CT9 4AN
Employer's website
https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)
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