Job summary
Exciting opportunities have arisen for full and part-time positions within our Acute Medicine and Geriatric Care Directorate.
The directorate comprises of:
- Frailty (both sites)
- Acute Geriatric Medicine (both sites)
- Acute Assessment Units (both sites)
- Stroke Services (Maidstone
Our Acute Assessment Units provide a seven-day consultant-led service for short stay patients prior to their transfer to a speciality ward or discharge home. The units also include Ambulatory Emergency Care services which accepts patients directly from the Emergency Department (ED), South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) and GPs. It provides 'Same Day Emergency Care' (SDEC) and rapid access to diagnostics, which helps with the reduction of hospital admissions whilst providing an excellent patient experience.
Main duties of the job
Our Frailty Service works collaboratively with the community to provide a holistic approach to patients and supports organisations in acquiring and facilitating the best outcomes for patients. These units provide a multidisciplinary approach to patients, enabling them to be effectively treated and discharged with ongoing community support.
Our Stroke Services provide an excellent service for patients, both in the acute and rehabilitation phase of their stroke pathways. The unit has an assessment bay which accepts direct referrals from ED and SECAmb which improves access to specialists and prompt treatment, which improves patient experience and outcomes.
Our directorate has a multitude of opportunities available for you to take the next step in your nursing career. We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate nurses, with excellent communication skills to join our diverse teams and learn and develop in the fast-paced and dynamic environment of our wards.
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
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction 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.net if 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)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction 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.net if 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)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered nurse
Desirable
- Evidence of further education since qualification e.g. diploma/degree
- Mentorship/Preceptorship course (or equivalent)
- Advance Life Support provider
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a newly qualified nurse.
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how to apply it to self.
- Understanding of NMC Code and requirements of it for own practice and behaviour.
- Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS
Desirable
- experience at Band 5 in an acute setting
- Proficient clinician and clinical role model
- Understanding of audit and benchmarking processes
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communication 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
- Demonstrates effective nursing practice in all basic registered nurse procedures.
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate.
- Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role.
- Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Demonstrates awareness of research-based practice.
Desirable
- IT/Keyboard skills
- Commitment to teaching others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered nurse
Desirable
- Evidence of further education since qualification e.g. diploma/degree
- Mentorship/Preceptorship course (or equivalent)
- Advance Life Support provider
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a newly qualified nurse.
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how to apply it to self.
- Understanding of NMC Code and requirements of it for own practice and behaviour.
- Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS
Desirable
- experience at Band 5 in an acute setting
- Proficient clinician and clinical role model
- Understanding of audit and benchmarking processes
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communication 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
- Demonstrates effective nursing practice in all basic registered nurse procedures.
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate.
- Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role.
- Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Demonstrates awareness of research-based practice.
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
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospital
Tonbridge Road
Tunbridge Wells
TN2 4QJ
Employer's website
https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
