Job summary
At Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, our philosophy centers around providing family-centered care, where parents are actively encouraged to be involved in their child's care whenever appropriate.
We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Paediatric Nurse to join our team as a Junior Sister/HDU Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team that includes nurses, clinical nurse specialists, hospital play therapists, educators, and allied health professionals, all committed to delivering gold-standard, family-centered care to our patients.
As a Level 1 HDU provider, we are dedicated to further developing our services to meet increasing demand and provide the best possible care for our community.
Main duties of the job
The role involves serving as the designated High Dependency Unit (HDU) lead within the paediatric acute inpatient unit. The individual must have substantial experience in delivering both general and specialised paediatric services. Collaborating with the HDU lead consultant and participating in the HDU working group, the post holder will be responsible for advancing the development and improvement of the HDU services within the unit.
About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
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 emailmtw-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 atEnhanced 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.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible
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 emailmtw-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 atEnhanced 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.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RN Child
- EPLS/APLS course
- Mentor/assessor qualification
- Obtained or working towards 1st level degree
Desirable
- ACP
- HDU post registrations course or equivalent experience
- Simulation experience
- EPLS instructor
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience within a PICU or HDU Level 2
- Previous experience of working at Band 5 or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Evidence of supporting and implementing change
- Management/leadership experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of speciality
- Knowledge of current clinical evidence based practice
- Knowledge of current changes in NHS and Social Services
- Knowledge of current professional issues relating to nursing
- Understanding of equal opportunities
- Understanding of patient confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical audit
- Knowledge of appraisal
- Staff management
- Budget management
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable organisational and clinical skills
- Ability to support and manage a caseload of patients including assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation also providing health promotion and education to patients and carers
- Ability to organise and deliver good standards of research based clinical nursing care
- Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent inter-personal and counselling skills
- Ability to liaise effectively with members of the Primary Health Care team and other agencies
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work
- Ability to act as a role model to others
- Competent in all forms of medication administration to children and young people
Desirable
- Phlebotomy and cannulation skills
- Triage and assessment skills
- BCG/immunisation skills
- HDU skills set
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RN Child
- EPLS/APLS course
- Mentor/assessor qualification
- Obtained or working towards 1st level degree
Desirable
- ACP
- HDU post registrations course or equivalent experience
- Simulation experience
- EPLS instructor
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience within a PICU or HDU Level 2
- Previous experience of working at Band 5 or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Evidence of supporting and implementing change
- Management/leadership experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of speciality
- Knowledge of current clinical evidence based practice
- Knowledge of current changes in NHS and Social Services
- Knowledge of current professional issues relating to nursing
- Understanding of equal opportunities
- Understanding of patient confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical audit
- Knowledge of appraisal
- Staff management
- Budget management
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable organisational and clinical skills
- Ability to support and manage a caseload of patients including assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation also providing health promotion and education to patients and carers
- Ability to organise and deliver good standards of research based clinical nursing care
- Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent inter-personal and counselling skills
- Ability to liaise effectively with members of the Primary Health Care team and other agencies
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work
- Ability to act as a role model to others
- Competent in all forms of medication administration to children and young people
Desirable
- Phlebotomy and cannulation skills
- Triage and assessment skills
- BCG/immunisation skills
- HDU skills set
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).
