Job summary
* To provide a safe environment for patient care.
* To ensure best practice with infection prevention and control.
* The post holder will be responsible for the motivation of the team to maintain a high standard of patient care.
* To ensure the highest standards of clinical care by providing strong leadership and support. Demonstrate efficient organisation, making maximum and economical use of resources and personnel.
* To ensure patients are treated with dignity and respect.
To work as an advocate, available for advice, support for staff, patients and their families access to all areas required to plan their care.
Main duties of the job
Pre-assessing nursing in clinic. Paperwork. Problem solving.
* To provide a safe environment for patient care.
* To ensure best practice with infection prevention and control.
* The post holder will be responsible for the motivation of the team to maintain a high standard of patient care.
* To ensure the highest standards of clinical care by providing strong leadership and support. Demonstrate efficient organisation, making maximum and economical use of resources and personnel.
* To ensure patients are treated with dignity and respect.
To work as an advocate, available for advice, support for staff, patients and their families access to all areas required to plan their care
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 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 for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
SAC
Job locations
William Harvey Hospital
Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent
AShford
TN24 0LZ
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.
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.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Governance
Essential
* NMC or HPC code of conduct
* Risk management issues Clinical governance
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
* Expert Clinical Skills.
* Patient focused approach.
* Able to cope in demanding situations.
* Time management and organisation skills.
* Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem solving skills.
* Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
* Good problem solving skills.
* IT Literate.
* Good motivation & facilitation skills.
* Staff development & empowerment.
* Negotiating & Influencing skills.
* Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
Desirable
* Credible Leader
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
* Ability to coordinate surgical admissions lounge and areas of preassessment
* Ability to manage a group of staff
* Ability to manage conflicting and complex issues
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse ENB 998 preparation of mentors or equivalent LEO or management course.
* Diploma/ 1ST Degree/Diploma level education / willingness to complete diploma.
* Ensure registration with the relevant professional body is maintained and to practice within the professional codes of conduct of that body.
* RN/ODP
* Delivery of evidence based practice
* Demonstrates patient focused approach.
Desirable
* Previous experience at band 5 within surgery
* Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
* Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
Other requirements
Essential
* To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.
* Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally
Person Specification
Governance
Essential
* NMC or HPC code of conduct
* Risk management issues Clinical governance
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
* Expert Clinical Skills.
* Patient focused approach.
* Able to cope in demanding situations.
* Time management and organisation skills.
* Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem solving skills.
* Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
* Good problem solving skills.
* IT Literate.
* Good motivation & facilitation skills.
* Staff development & empowerment.
* Negotiating & Influencing skills.
* Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
Desirable
* Credible Leader
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
* Ability to coordinate surgical admissions lounge and areas of preassessment
* Ability to manage a group of staff
* Ability to manage conflicting and complex issues
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse ENB 998 preparation of mentors or equivalent LEO or management course.
* Diploma/ 1ST Degree/Diploma level education / willingness to complete diploma.
* Ensure registration with the relevant professional body is maintained and to practice within the professional codes of conduct of that body.
* RN/ODP
* Delivery of evidence based practice
* Demonstrates patient focused approach.
Desirable
* Previous experience at band 5 within surgery
* Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
* Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
Other requirements
Essential
* To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.
* Current understanding of key issues 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.
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
William Harvey Hospital
Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent
AShford
TN24 0LZ
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
William Harvey Hospital
Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent
AShford
TN24 0LZ
Employer's website
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