Job summary
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY OPEN DAY
Date: Saturday, 7th May 2022
Time: 09.00 - 15.00
Location Maidstone Academic Centre
Maidstone Hospital
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
Kent
ME16 9QQ
We are delighted to share that we will be hosting a Nursing and Midwifery Open Day on Saturday, 7th May 2022! Please arrive from 9am to take full advantage of the days events.
On the day, you will hear about the comprehensive induction programme, continuous professional development and career progression opportunities at Maidstone and Tunbridge NHS Trust. You will have the opportunity to speak with senior nurses and midwives and ask any questions you may have.
Main duties of the job
Whether you are about to qualify, newly qualified or an experienced Staff Nurse / Midwife, we want to hear from you! We are looking for someone who is patient-focused, positive, enthusiastic, flexible and forward thinking, in order to deliver high quality care to our patients and mums-to-be.
There will also be the opportunity to be interviewed on the day, so you could go home with a job offer!
Interested? Don't delay - Please apply to register your attendance
Closing Date: Friday 6th May 2022
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at enhanced level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
We are passionate in supporting our staff to develop and have great opportunities for career progression. We take equality and diversity seriously and seek to empower all diverse groups within our trust. We seek to develop a culture where diversity in all its forms is celebrated. We are committed to ensuring that women are empowered to work at all levels of management and that working patterns are as flexible as possible giving all members of staff opportunity to flourish in using their skills for our patients. We work across our trust to enable those who consider themselves to have a disability both visible and invisible to have access to all they need to thrive in their work environment. We work with Stonewall to embed an inclusive and accepting culture for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender staff. We have 78 nationalities working in our trust and we are proud of this. We are active in embracing the ethnic and cultural diversity in our trust. We work to empower people with any protected characteristic to have opportunities to work in an environment that helps them to contribute to the best of their ability, recognising and valuing the unique contributions each of us brings for best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to supporting the delivery of the Equality Act with zero tolerance for any discrimination, harassment or victimisation of applicants and staff with these protected characteristics
We would encourage all employees working for the NHS that you keep yourself protected against COVID-19. Please follow the link below to find out more information and to book your COVID-19 vaccine today
Book or manage a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at enhanced level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
We are passionate in supporting our staff to develop and have great opportunities for career progression. We take equality and diversity seriously and seek to empower all diverse groups within our trust. We seek to develop a culture where diversity in all its forms is celebrated. We are committed to ensuring that women are empowered to work at all levels of management and that working patterns are as flexible as possible giving all members of staff opportunity to flourish in using their skills for our patients. We work across our trust to enable those who consider themselves to have a disability both visible and invisible to have access to all they need to thrive in their work environment. We work with Stonewall to embed an inclusive and accepting culture for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender staff. We have 78 nationalities working in our trust and we are proud of this. We are active in embracing the ethnic and cultural diversity in our trust. We work to empower people with any protected characteristic to have opportunities to work in an environment that helps them to contribute to the best of their ability, recognising and valuing the unique contributions each of us brings for best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to supporting the delivery of the Equality Act with zero tolerance for any discrimination, harassment or victimisation of applicants and staff with these protected characteristics
We would encourage all employees working for the NHS that you keep yourself protected against COVID-19. Please follow the link below to find out more information and to book your COVID-19 vaccine today
Book or manage a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered nurse/ Midwife
- Basic Life Support provider
Desirable
- Evidence of further education since qualification e.g. diploma/degree
- Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor/Mentorship/Preceptorship course (or equivalent)
- Specialist course
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of a general hospital setting
- Proficient clinician and clinical role model
- Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS
- Demonstrates a commitment to professional development
Desirable
- Understanding of audit and benchmarking processes
- Experience at Band 5 in an acute setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Evident commitment to high standards of patient-centred care
- Adaptable and flexible
- Effective organisational skills
- Ability to reflect on practice, accept criticism and act constructively
- Understanding of own accountability, responsible and reliable
- Utilises a problem-solving approach to work
Desirable
- IT/Keyboard skills
- Commitment to teaching others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered nurse/ Midwife
- Basic Life Support provider
Desirable
- Evidence of further education since qualification e.g. diploma/degree
- Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor/Mentorship/Preceptorship course (or equivalent)
- Specialist course
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of a general hospital setting
- Proficient clinician and clinical role model
- Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS
- Demonstrates a commitment to professional development
Desirable
- Understanding of audit and benchmarking processes
- Experience at Band 5 in an acute setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Evident commitment to high standards of patient-centred care
- Adaptable and flexible
- Effective organisational skills
- Ability to reflect on practice, accept criticism and act constructively
- Understanding of own accountability, responsible and reliable
- Utilises a problem-solving approach to work
Desirable
- IT/Keyboard skills
- Commitment to teaching others
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
