Job overview

We are looking for an outstanding leader for our Urgent and Emergency Care Team.  You will be an experienced ED nursing leader who thrives in complex environments and has determination and resilience to drive improvements in emergency care.

If you are an experience senior nurse in Emergency Care who is passionate, compassionate and enthusiastic about patient’s quality of care, who also would like to work in a newly refurbished Emergency Department and who wants to be involved in the final details of our new Same Day Emergency Village (Medical Surgical due for completion April 2026) this job is for you.

Based on the wonderful Kent Coast by the towns of Margate & Ramsgate it  offers wonderful opportunity for an amazing work life balance

We are looking for an outstanding leader who would like to be part of a future where patients are the centre of every decision and where staff strive to provide the outstanding care.

You will be part of a fantastic team who are willing to create a common vision with passion, determination, consistency and professionalism with the help of a great leader.

Do you feel ready to take on a demanding but rewarding leadership role and make a real difference in patients in our Urgent and Emergency Care Team.?

Do you think you are the leader we are looking for? if that is the case, please do not hesitate to come and see what is potentially available for you.

This is a great opportunity and you do not want to miss it!

Main duties of the job

• The Associate Director of Nursing (ADoN) will provide senior leadership whilst working cohesively within the Triumvirate of the Urgent & Emergency Care Department.
• They are responsible for the development and application of systems, control processes and risk management arrangements that ensure full compliance with internal and external governance procedures and to benchmark against best practice requirements.
• They will work with the division to develop the strategic direction and vision which maximises business efficiency, effectiveness, flexibility and staff morale.
• Support the development of a culture within the ED, which is open and transparent that supports and empowers innovation, creativity and learning both at all levels.
• They will be accountable for the direct delivery of safe, effective clinical care and will advise the Divisional Management Team on professional nursing and other clinical staff groups (AHPs) issues. The postholder will be the Divisional lead and link for both the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Director of Nursing on all nursing related matters.
• They will work with senior managers across the organisation to ensure effective patient flow including the effective use of beds whilst maintaining quality of care. The post holder will participate in the tactical on call rota.

Working for our organisation

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.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.