Critical Care Unit Manager | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Unit Manager in the friendly Critical Care team at the KCH Hospital; the post holder will be responsible for overseeing the high standards of care required for looking after the deteriorating/critically ill patients.

The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership, advice and guidance for nursing practice within the unit and being a resource for all nursing staff.

They will also need to have expert clinical skills, great communication skills and clinical assessment skills. They will contribute to ensuring that the Nurses within the unit are developed to maximize their contribution to the achievement of the Trusts service goals and upholds and models the Trust values.

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.