Ward Sister

Job summary

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Ward Sister to join our Nursing Team in Faversham Community Hospital.

We are modern matrons, registered nurses, rehabilitation assistants, health care assistants, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, care managers, pharmacists, visiting medical officers and medical consultants who run Kent's community hospitals.

Community hospitals provide a wide range of services including in-patient rehabilitation,outpatientconsultations in major specialities such as child health, dental services, therapy and rehabilitation services, minor injuries, minor illness, phlebotomy, sexual health clinics and other out-of-hourstreatments.

Main duties of the job

As the Ward Sister you will under the direction of the Matron, be responsible and accountable for the holistic care of a namedgroup of patients.

You will regularly take charge of the Ward and the Hospital in the absence of the Matron anddelegate for the matron at Trust clinical forums and meetings.

Here at KCHFT we are constantly working to improve the lives of our staff and our patients. We care for you so you can care for your patients.

Our "We Care" strategy that we will follow until 2028 means that our ambitions are to put our communities first, deliver a better patient experience and importantly, be a great place to work for all of our workforce.

At our "Outstanding" rated trust more than half of our workforce work flexibly, including compressed hours and term time only. More than 70% of our workforce feel we take positive action on health and wellbeing, and we aim to improve this. We are proud to say that we consistently score above the national average in our staff survey results, particularly for our focus on the well-being of our workforce.

And with the forward NHS vision being based on community care, there has never been a better time to join us.

Additional Working Pattern: Shift work

About us

One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values C ompassionate A spirational R esponsive E xcellent

We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.

Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

Looking for professional development? We can support that too Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.

All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 14th May.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity

Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered health care professional (NMC or HCPC registration) / minimum of 3 years of experience in health improvement environment

Desirable

PRINCE 2 or equivalent project management training PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education

Qualifications

Essential

Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6 and Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples -: non-medical prescribing; mentorship, coaching, clinical expertise)-:

Desirable

Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study Working towards Master level study

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 5 years' experience in area of practice. Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience

Desirable

Experience of leading and managing teams

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of National Service. Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services.

Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Understanding of training needs in relation to post. Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups Strong influencing and negotiating skills

Desirable

Experience of using a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ TAPS/ Rio) and experience of using Microsoft Office including outlook, word and Excel

Personal Attributes

Essential

Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable

Ability to Manage

Essential

Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner

Ability to Manage

Essential

Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.

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