Newly Qualified Registered Nurse

Job overview

We are excited to be hosting a recruitment day for newly qualified registered nurses considering a career at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. If you are a newly qualified graduate nurse who has received their pin within the last 6 months, and are looking to work in a vibrant, diverse, forward thinking environment, then we would love for you to come along to our open day for the opportunity to join DGT.

We have vacancies available in a number of specialties including Surgery, Theatres, Adult Medicine and A&E. We would also be delighted to offer rotation programs to those seeking a varied experience.

Following receipt of your application, if you meet the requirements for a newly qualified registered nurse role you will be invited to attend the recruitment day, date TBC. You will participate in an interview, and will be expected to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment in line with your expected job role.

We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits and professional development opportunities, such as salary sacrifice schemes, a staff lottery and in-house training. Our sites also benefit from being in a great location. Whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Kent, both are within easy reach.

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have a valid right-to-work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

Main duties of the job

We have a new, inspiring opportunity for a band 5 nurse to join our committed Nursing team. The opportunity offers you the chance to join one of our exceptional wards which cover a vast range of specialties. The wards have a strong multi- disciplinary approach to patient care and promote collaborative working.

We are looking for highly motivated, dedicated individuals wishing to progress in their career by joining this established and hardworking team. The candidate should be able to communicate effectively, demonstrate good organisational skills, motivate and support the nursing team and nursing students.

You will be supported in caring for patients who are acutely unwell, as well as patients with long term health conditions within the acute setting. You will be supported to develop your leadership and managerial skills by the Ward Manager and Senior colleagues. We have a Clinical Education team who provide a comprehensive training package for our nurses, including external training and a preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses.

Working days and or shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of the service, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities.

Detailed job description and main 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 “nurse–led 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.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.