Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Directorate at Maidstone Hospital. Kent & Medway Orthopaedic Centre (KMOC) is a brand-new purpose built, large single-story building in the grounds of Maidstone Hospital in Kent, designed to deliver Elective Orthopaedic surgery to all patients from all across Kent & Medway and is due to open in March 2024.
KMOC is currently looking to recruit Registered Nursing Associates who have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as being organised with a positive attitude, as well as being flexible and proactive. You must be dedicated and passionate about providing the best possible care for our patients and will share our vision and values in best practice.
The centre will operate 6 days a week and will provide planned orthopaedic surgery for arthritic conditions and soft tissue injuries affecting the bones and joints
The Directorate promotes evidence based high standards of patient care and with the support of the Orthopaedic Practice Development Team we are always looking for new initiatives to improve patient experiences and outcomes. Professional development is paramount and all staff are encouraged to fulfil their potential and you will have ample opportunity to learn and develop yourself within your role, including the opportunity to complete the 2 year top up programme to qualify as a RN.
We are looking to appoint with a start date in November 2023.
Main duties of the job
You must be able to look after patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse with minimal supervision and be confident to assist the Registered Nurse to plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care to ensure person centered care is delivered to each patient.
You must be able to carry out the relevant care without direct supervision and assist with teaching and supervising Student Nurses and Clinical Support Workers.
Come and join an amazing hardworking team, in a modern, state-of-the-art unit, and you will be given all the support and training you need.
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
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Nursing Associate Registrant.
Desirable
- Evidence of further education since qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a newly qualified Nursing Associate.
- Able to demonstrate understanding of the NMC Code and its application in practice.
- Understands own accountability, responsibility and limitations.
- Able to demonstrate understanding of the principles of equality and diversity and its application in practice.
- Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing.
Desirable
- Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS.
- Band 4 Nursing Associate experience in an acute setting.
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective organisational skills
- I.T Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Nursing Associate Registrant.
Desirable
- Evidence of further education since qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a newly qualified Nursing Associate.
- Able to demonstrate understanding of the NMC Code and its application in practice.
- Understands own accountability, responsibility and limitations.
- Able to demonstrate understanding of the principles of equality and diversity and its application in practice.
- Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing.
Desirable
- Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS.
- Band 4 Nursing Associate experience in an acute setting.
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective organisational skills
- I.T Skills
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).
