Job summary
Are you looking for a new direction and a new challenge for 2025?
Are you ready to join a friendly, focussed Emergency Department Team giving high quality care?
If so then the Darent Valley ED team is for you!
Becoming a nurse in our Emergency Department will mean you join a team of hard working, dedicated and highly skilled nurses in one of the busiest YET highest performing departments in Kent, seeing more than 100,000 patients per year.
The ED team is passionate about getting it right for patients and their families - in order to achieve this we are looking to recruit motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Nurses who share our vision for safer, faster and better Urgent and Emergency Care.
Please note that applicants who are shortlisted will be expected to undertake and achieve a 95% pass mark on a basic drug calculation paper to proceed to interview.
Working days and or shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
You will have excellent communication skills and enjoy working in challenging and swiftly changing environment. You will have current acute knowledge and be able to demonstrate at interview your knowledge around current healthcare initiatives.
You would be supported by a Team Leader, Practice Development Nurse and Matron and this post would offer you the opportunity to be part of a motivated and forward thinking team.
There will be opportunities for further study including the HDU, Mentorship and Emergency Care Practice courses.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities:
The assessment, implementation and evaluation of the agreed standard of nursing care.
Provide fundamental and advanced patient care.
Ensure that all nursing records and documents are completed accurately, legibly and contemporaneously.
Ensure safe discharges.
Discharge patients following the nurseled discharge protocol
Assist the Ward Manager to ensure all staff is aware of prevention and control of infection.
Act as an advocate for patients and protect their privacy and dignity.
Ensure agreed standard for ward cleanliness by assisting with regular checks and audits.
Work at an appropriate clinical level and be a role model for all staff.
Manage the clinical are in the absence of more senior staff to ensure effective communication between all MDT members to ensure safe management of patients.
Managerial responsibilities:
Work closely with ward team in the management of patient care by providing good leadership skills.
Comply with all policies and guidelines.
Understand costs in order that all resources are used appropriately and efficiently.
Be an ambassador for the Trust in the most positive manner to patients and public at all times.
Assist in management of change in an effective manner and ensure smooth transition.
Handle conflicts, grievance and complaints in an efficient and professional manner and refer to senior staff.
Assist with regular audits on care and implement findings to ensure best practices.
Ensure a professional attitude at all times.
Ensure that the work environment is a safe place for patients, staff and the public.
Ensure confidentiality at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act, Caldicott guidelines and NMC Code of Conduct.
Monitor standards of nursing care and be an advocate for patients.
Attend regular meetings as required and ensure effective communication at all times.
Advise senior staff on any problems concerning staff, their working practices and environment.
Minimise risk in the ward and adhere to Trust Risk Management Policy.
Ensure compliance with the medicines management policies.
Work as a team member and promote multidisciplinary team approach.
Please see attached job description for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities:
The assessment, implementation and evaluation of the agreed standard of nursing care.
Provide fundamental and advanced patient care.
Ensure that all nursing records and documents are completed accurately, legibly and contemporaneously.
Ensure safe discharges.
Discharge patients following the nurseled discharge protocol
Assist the Ward Manager to ensure all staff is aware of prevention and control of infection.
Act as an advocate for patients and protect their privacy and dignity.
Ensure agreed standard for ward cleanliness by assisting with regular checks and audits.
Work at an appropriate clinical level and be a role model for all staff.
Manage the clinical are in the absence of more senior staff to ensure effective communication between all MDT members to ensure safe management of patients.
Managerial responsibilities:
Work closely with ward team in the management of patient care by providing good leadership skills.
Comply with all policies and guidelines.
Understand costs in order that all resources are used appropriately and efficiently.
Be an ambassador for the Trust in the most positive manner to patients and public at all times.
Assist in management of change in an effective manner and ensure smooth transition.
Handle conflicts, grievance and complaints in an efficient and professional manner and refer to senior staff.
Assist with regular audits on care and implement findings to ensure best practices.
Ensure a professional attitude at all times.
Ensure that the work environment is a safe place for patients, staff and the public.
Ensure confidentiality at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act, Caldicott guidelines and NMC Code of Conduct.
Monitor standards of nursing care and be an advocate for patients.
Attend regular meetings as required and ensure effective communication at all times.
Advise senior staff on any problems concerning staff, their working practices and environment.
Minimise risk in the ward and adhere to Trust Risk Management Policy.
Ensure compliance with the medicines management policies.
Work as a team member and promote multidisciplinary team approach.
Please see attached job description for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continuing development
Desirable
- Diploma/degree level
- Mentorship course
- Relevant speciality qualification
Experience
Essential
- Currently working in relevant area
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
Skills
Essential
- Risk management
- Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
- Work on own initiative
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Risk management
- Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
- Work on own initiative
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continuing development
Desirable
- Diploma/degree level
- Mentorship course
- Relevant speciality qualification
Experience
Essential
- Currently working in relevant area
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
Skills
Essential
- Risk management
- Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
- Work on own initiative
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Risk management
- Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
- Work on own initiative
Desirable
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
