Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse to provide clinical leadership for the ENT Outpatient department nursing team at Tunbridge Wells Hospital. The Outpatient Directorate is part of Surgery Division within Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.
The outpatient team isa busy service and often the first point of a patient's contact within the hospital setting thereforea high level of nursing professionalism is of utmost importance in achieving positive patient outcomes.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic nurse who wants to be part of a large and highly skilled multi-disciplinary team. You must be flexible, approachable, compassionate, driven and hardworking. You must be able to use your own initiative whilst also having the ability to work under pressure.
Main duties of the job
To provide and oversee a streamlined patient pathway through the ENT department.
You will need to have a post-registration experience in an acute setting.
You will be working closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and offering support to patients and families. We pride ourselves on our high standards and excellent working environment. You will receive a full induction program and excellent support when in post and will have the opportunity for further training and development. We are committed to developing and supporting our staff with their career pathway and have strong links with both Canterbury Christ Church and Greenwich Universities.
If you are passionate about providing high standards of patient care, are looking for a challenge and would like to develop your management and leadership skills then we would like to hear from you.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse Adult Branch educated to Diploma / Degree /Masters level
- Evidence of continuing personal development
- Willingness to develop clinically, managerially and professionally
Desirable
- Mentorship/Preceptorship course (or equivalent)
- Working toward master's level qualification
- ENT Qualification /experience
- Nurse Prescriber
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant Out Patient services experience
- Broad experience of ENT and understanding of working within protocol led services
- Working knowledge of research and development
- Insight and understanding of current issues in Nursing and the NHS
- Experience of managing a large team
Desirable
- Participates in nurse led ENT service delivery
- Participates within Research and Development forum
- Evidence of project management
Skills
Essential
- Experience of courageous conversations
- Evident commitments to high standards of patient centred care
- Be able to independently manage and co-ordinate own and others work loads
- Ability to reflect on practice, accept criticism and act constructively
Desirable
- Able to work independently.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse Adult Branch educated to Diploma / Degree /Masters level
- Evidence of continuing personal development
- Willingness to develop clinically, managerially and professionally
Desirable
- Mentorship/Preceptorship course (or equivalent)
- Working toward master's level qualification
- ENT Qualification /experience
- Nurse Prescriber
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant Out Patient services experience
- Broad experience of ENT and understanding of working within protocol led services
- Working knowledge of research and development
- Insight and understanding of current issues in Nursing and the NHS
- Experience of managing a large team
Desirable
- Participates in nurse led ENT service delivery
- Participates within Research and Development forum
- Evidence of project management
Skills
Essential
- Experience of courageous conversations
- Evident commitments to high standards of patient centred care
- Be able to independently manage and co-ordinate own and others work loads
- Ability to reflect on practice, accept criticism and act constructively
Desirable
- Able to work independently.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
