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Candidateinformation pack

Director of Human Resources

Candidate

information packRegistered Nurse

Trustwide

344-RN0914

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Dear Candidate

Thank you for your interest in this post and for taking the time to read this information pack.

We hope this exciting and rewarding, role catches your imagination and that you are

encouraged to apply.

We are a high performing, ambitious organisation. We were awarded both the Trust and

Foundation Trust of the Year by Dr Foster in 2010 and we are one of the top performing

Foundation Trusts in the country.

Everything we do is guided by our three core values. These values are that people feel

cared for as individuals, that people feel safe, reassured and involved, and that people feel

confident we are making a difference.

The following is included in this Information Pack to help you with your application:

Job Description

Person Specification

A summary of the terms and conditions for the post

How to Apply

Links to websites that may contain other relevant information

We will close the advert for this job once weve received sufficient applications. This can

happen quickly, so if youre interested, please apply as soon as possible.

If you have a disability or long-term health problem, the Trust is committed to offering

reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. If you require

further information or support, please contact the Resourcing Team.

We very much look forward to receiving your application.

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Job Description

1. JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Division: All DivisionsBand: 5

Location: Trustwide

Responsibleto:

Matron

Accountableto:

Senior Matron

2. JOB PURPOSE

To provide effective patient care whilst working as a member of the nursing team across East

Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. To ensure the maintenance of highstandards of patient care in response to service needs.

The post will require the holder to work on other sites within East Kent Hospitals UniversityNHS Foundation Trust, in order to meet service requirements and to ensure that staff maintainand develop their skills.

3. DIMENSIONS

Financial andPhysical

Manages To have an understanding of local resourcemanagement and the cost implications of servicedelivery. Also a flexible approach to working

patterns. All terms and conditions are in accordancewith the Agenda for Change national terms andconditions.

Impacts

Workforce Manages(Bands andWTE)

Responsibility for supporting colleagues within theteam. Responsible for line management of band2/3.

Located Trustwide

Impacts

Other The post holder will be expected to facilitate learningand provide support to the Junior staff.

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4. ORGANISATION CHART

5. KEY RESULT AREA

Professional Leadership and clinical responsibilit ies

Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance to junior nurses and healthcareassistants and foster collaborative partnerships with other disciplines.

Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamlessinformation is conveyed and documented.

Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standards, ensuring that any shortfallis brought to the attention of the line manager.

Ensure that all quality initiatives within the nursing environment are adhered to and that thehighest standards of care are maintained at all times.

Assist in the development of clinical protocols ensuring that these are reviewed inaccordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the Ward/Unit manager.

Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legalrequirements.

Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications withconsultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency professionals.

DeputyChiefNurse

Band8c

DivisionalHeadofNursing

Band8c

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SeniorMatron

Band8b

Matron,

SeniorSister/ChargeNurse

Band

7

Sister/ChargeNurse

Band6

RegisteredNurse

Band5

THISPOST

GenericSupportWorker

Band3

HealthCareAssistant/A+C

Band2

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Clinical

Ensure centrally set quality standards are maintained.

Undertake nursing assessments competently.

Act as the identified nurse for a group of patients by assessing, planning, implementing

and evaluating their care. Supervise members of staff in giving and maintaining high standards of care.

Regularly take charge of an area in the absence of a more senior member of staff.

Demonstrate leadership in supporting the patient pathway.

Act at the patients advocate.

Liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Participate in taking an active role in planning effective, timely, and safedischarges/admissions.

Be clinically competent in all areas of advanced practice relevant to the post.

Be part of the paediatric rotation plan within the Trust.

Research and Training

Assist in developing a research and evidence based approach to all nursing practicelinking with Trust-wide colleagues.

Seek opportunities to create changes, which will enhance standards of care and practice.

Help to facilitate the development of reflective practice.

Participate in research projects within the ward/unit.

Participate in the development and delivery of appropriate training materials / programmesto promote professional development.

Provide training and support to new and junior staff in accordance with Trust policies andprocedures.

Act as mentor to student nurses and / or NVQ assessor.

Undertake MINT II training post preceptorship period.

Quality

Take part in regular audits of nursing standards and practice.

Take a lead role in monitoring the quality of care in your local area.

Assist in the investigation and resolution of complaints in relation to patient care, reportingto the ward / unit manager.

Monitor all aspects of clinical governance locally including clinical incident reporting.

Regularly assess and act on the view of patients, relatives and staff about the standards ofcare experienced by recipients of the service.

Participate in the Productive Department initiative. Remain cost aware and utilise equipment and resources in a cost effective way.

Make recommendations where it is evident that appropriate changes may improveefficiency.

Be aware of the sickness / absence control procedures and participate in any initiatives toreduce sickness absence.

Undertake appraisals of band 2 and 3 staff.

Participate in department meetings when required and join the exchange of informationnecessary to be involved in decision making processes at the relevant level.

Keep abreast of relevant information which may affect your area of responsibility and actas a resource for other members of the team, acting as a link nurse where appropriate.

Act as an innovator for the department to facilitate the provision of a flexible andresponsive nursing service.

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Personal Development

To keep abreast of current professional issues and maintain the knowledge and skillsnecessary to perform your role effectively.

Develop and maintain a professional portfolio. Ensure compliance with professional expectations as outlined in the NMC Code of

Professional Conduct.

To participate in an annual appraisal with relevant reviews and to follow your personaldevelopment plan as agreed with your line manager.

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6. VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

The post holder is required to uphold and model the Trust values in everything they do.

Trust Values Expected Behaviours

Welcoming and politeRespect people and their dignity

Attentive and helpfulRespect others time

Speak up on behalf of those who cant

Consistently safeVigilant about safety

Reassuringly professionalListen and clearly communicate

Work as a team

Delivers the best outcomesTake responsibility

Be a leaderAppreciate good work

Always improving our selves/services

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7. COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal PatientsRelativesClinical Ward team

Ward / Dept ManagerWard ClerkMedical StaffMatronNursing staff in same division and in other wards and departmentsSite Clinical ManagersClinical Nurse SpecialistsDirectorate Lead NurseBusiness manager / Clinical Services ManagerNursing and QualityPhysiotherapistsOccupational Therapists

Domestic staffPorters

External (to NHS) Visiting ClergyCare ManagersPrimary Care Staff (GPs, Practice Nurses, District Nurses, CommunityMatrons)Canterbury ChristchurchUniversity Link LecturersAmbulance PersonnelCoroners Officers

8. ENVIRONMENT

Category Description/Definition Frequency/Measures

WorkingConditions

Frequent contact with body fluidswhen providing personal care.

Frequent

Physical Effort This post involves walking orstanding for most of the shift,pushing or pulling trolleys orcommodes, kneeling and crouchingto dress wounds, and manoeuvringpatients.

Moderate

Mental Effort Frequent concentration is required

i.e. checking documents andcalculating drug dosages.

Frequent

EmotionalEffort

Dealing with distressed relatives,caring for patients who are extremelyunwell, caring for the terminally ill.Managing sudden and unexpecteddeaths of patients.

Frequent

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9. MOST CHALLENGING PART OF THE JOB

To maintain credibility and flexibility as a competent practitioner in an ever changingenvironment, while continuing to develop professionally in line with the demands of aresponsive nursing service focussed on the needs of the patients.

We confirm that the details of the above post as presented are correct. This is a description ofthe duties of the post as it is at present. This is not intended to be exhaustive. The job willbe reviewed on a regular basis in order to ensure that the duties meet the requirements ofthe service and to make any necessary changes.

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Person Specification

Criteria Group Essential Desirable Measurement/Testingmethod

Experience Delivery of evidencebased practice.

Demonstrates patientfocused approach.

Previous experience atBand 5 within speciality.

Evidence of facilitatinglearning in practice.

Evidence of on-goingpersonal and professionaldevelopment

Appl icationForm

InterviewQuestioning

Professionalprofile.

Skills Productive Ward /Department.

Basic IT Skills.

Well-developed verbal andwritten communicationskills.

Ability to develop workingrelationships with others.

Time management andpersonal organisationskills.

Local nursing standards.

National Patient Survey.

Appl icationForm

Interview

Professionalprofile.

Knowledge NMC Code of Conduct. Appl icationForm

Interview

Qualifications Registered Nurse. Mentor Qualification orENB 998.

Completion ofPreceptorship.

Appl icationForm

Other Upholds and models theTrust values

Appl icationForm

Interview

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KSF Outline

KSF Dimension Level for post

Communication 1 2 3 4

Personal and people development 1 2 3 4

Health and Safety 1 2 3 4

Service Improvement 1 2 3 4

Quality 1 2 3 4

Equality and Diversity 1 2 3 4

HWB2 - Assessment and care planning to meethealth and wellbeing needs

1 2 3 4

HWB5 - Provision of care to meet health andwellbeing needs

1 2 3 4

HWB6 - Assessment and t reatment planning 1 2 3 4

IK2 - Information collection and analysis 1 2 3 4

IK3 - Knowledge and information resources 1 2 3 4

G5 - Services and project management 1 2 3 4

G6 - People management 1 2 3 4

Foundation Gateway 12 monthsafter postholder commences

Second Gateway

Guidance on the KSF Gateways can be found at:

http://www.nhsemployers.org/PayAndContracts/AgendaForChange/KSF/Original-

KSF/Pages/AFC-KSFGatewaysAndPayFINAL.aspx

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Terms and Conditions Summary

Band 5

Salary Scale

21,478 - 27,901 per annum(pro rata, if applicable)

Progression through the pay scale will be determined on an annual basis.It will be subject to the post holder demonstrating the required standards ofperformance, conduct and completion of statutory and role specifictraining.

Hours of work Various Hours

Annual LeaveEntitlement

Annual leave entitlements are based upon the following lengths of NHSservice (pro rata if applicable):

On Appointment = 27 daysAfter five years = 29 daysAfter ten years = 33 days

PensionScheme

As an NHS employee you will be entitled to join the NHS Pension schemeand will be enrolled from your first day of service, if you meet the eligibilitycriteria. Employees who are not eligible to join the NHS Pension Schememay instead be enrolled in the Trusts Alternative qualifying scheme,NEST.Your remuneration will be subject to the deduction of superannuationcontributions in accordance with the relevant scheme.

ContractualNotice

Bands 1-5 = 4 weeks noticeBands 6-7 = 8 weeks noticeBand 8 + = 12 weeks notice

ProbationaryPeriod

New staff appointed to East Kent Hospitals University NHS FoundationTrust in this post will be subject to a 6 month probationary period. Duringthis time you will be required to demonstrate to the Trust your suitability forthe position in which you are employed. This period may be extended atthe Trusts discretion and is without prejudice to the Trusts right toterminate your employment before the expiry of the probationary period.In the event that a decision is taken to terminate your contract ofemployment during or at the end of your probationary period, you will beentitled to a notice period in line with the statutory timescales, which for

employees with less than one years service is one week.

ConfidentialityThe Post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information aboutpatients, staff and other health service business in accordance with TrustPolicy.

DataProtection

The postholder, for the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998,consents to the processing of all or any personal data including sensitivepersonal data as defined under the Data Protection Act 1998 (in manual,electronic or any other form) relevant to their employment, by the Trustand/or any public body or any other third party as nominated by the Trustfor the purposes of audit and bound by a duty of confidentiality.

RiskManagement

The post holder will ensure compliance with the Trusts risk management

policies and procedures. These describe the Trusts commitment to riskmanagement, the recognition that our aim is to protect patients, staff andvisitors from harm, and stress that all staff have a responsibility to

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minimise risk.

InfectionControl

In accordance with the Health Act (2006) all staff are expected to complywith National and local Infection Control policies and procedures and anyother related infection prevention policies or procedures. In addition allstaff whos normal duties are directly or indirectly concerned with patient

care should ensure they have received annual mandatory training(including hand hygiene).

EqualOpportunities

The post holder will treat all colleagues, service users and members of thepublic with respect and dignity regardless of their gender, age, race,colour, religious beliefs, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, socialbackground, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, real or suspectedHIV/Aids status, criminal background and Trade Union status. The Trusthas Policy for Equality and it is the responsibility of all staff to ensure thatthis is implemented.

Health &Safety

All staff must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them by the Health& Safety at Work Act (1974) to ensure that the agreed safety proceduresare carried out to maintain a safe condition for employees, patients and

visitors.Professional

and NHSCodes ofConduct

You are required to act at all times in accordance with the relevantprofessional Codes of Conduct and Accountability (including, whereapplicable, those for Board Members). In addition, all management staffmust comply with the Code of Conduct for NHS Managers andStandards of Business Conduct for NHS staff.

FinancialManagement

and Contro l ofResources

All staff are responsible for the security and the property of the Trust,avoiding loss or damage, and being economical and efficient in the use ofresources. Staff are required to act in accordance with the rules andregulations as described in the Trusts Policy Relating to the FinancialManagement and Control of Resources.

MandatoryTraining All staff are required to attend mandatory training as designated by theTrust.

No Smoking East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust has a no smokingpolicy. Staff are not permitted to smoke within or on Trust premises

Please note that these terms and conditions are subject to change and may differ from your

proposed contract should you be successful in your application.

For further information, the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook can be found at

http://www.nhsemployers.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/AfC_tc_of_service_handbook_fb.pdf

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How to apply

Please apply for this post by completing an electronic application form on the NHS Jobs

website.

If you experience any difficulties completing your application form, please contact theResourcing Team on 01227 866450 or resourcing@nhs.net for assistance before the

closing date.

Staff Benefits

As an employee of EKHUFT you will have access to a world of exclusive discounts, savingsand rewards that have been negotiated for you via our exclusive We Care Rewards internetportal.

We understand that the cost of having children doesnt stop at keeping them cared for whileyoure at work. Thats why you can choose to take part of your salary in Childcare Vouchersto take advantage of important tax and NI savings.

You can also access use of a brand new bicycle through our Bikes for Staff salary sacrificescheme, part of the governments Green Travel Plan.

Other useful information

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts inthe country. We have an income of c500m and employ over 7000 staff. We care for apopulation of around 720,000 people.

We provide hospital services from three large hospitals in Ashford, Canterbury and Margateas well as two community hospitals in Dover and Folkestone.

We became a Foundation Trust on 1 March 2009. This gives us greater freedom in making

decisions about how we develop our hospital services and makes us more accountable toour local community.

NHS Foundation Trusts are a key part of the NHS. They are autonomous organisations, freefrom central Government control. They decide how to improve their services and can retainany surpluses they generate or borrow money to support these investments. They establishstrong connections with their local communities; local people can become members andgovernors.

These freedoms mean NHS Foundation Trusts can better shape their healthcare servicesaround local needs and priorities. NHS Foundation Trusts remain providers of healthcareaccording to core NHS principles: free care, based on need and not ability to pay.

We are also a University Trust and deliver an excellent teaching programme for juniordoctors and provide placements for many medical students.

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As part of your background research on East Kent Hospitals University NHS FoundationTrust and the NHS, you may find the following websites useful:

Further information about East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is availableon our website: http://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/home-page

The Trust Annual Reports and Plans are available on our website:http://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/about-us/documents-and-publications/annual-reports-and-business-plans/

The constitution of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is available asfollows and includes full details of the public constituency, along with eligibility anddisqualification criteria: http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk/about-nhs-foundation-trusts/nhs-foundation-trust-directory/east-kent-hospitals-university-nhs-founda

Monitor is the Independent Regulator of NHS Foundation Trusts. You will find a range ofpublications and useful documents including the Foundation Trust Code of Governance on

their website: http://www.monitor-nhsft.gov.uk

The Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of all health and social care

services in England: http://www.cqc.org.uk

The Department of Health has information including latest policy initiatives: www.dh.gov.uk