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Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Staff Nurse

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Job summary

What can Maidstone Emergency Department offer you?

  • We are consistently in the top 10 of thebest performing trusts for ED targets in the country.
  • You will complete an Emergency Department specific induction programme.
  • We offer a 6 month preceptorship period, which is supported by the RCN Emergency Nursing Competencies.
  • We have a Practice Development Team who will support you as you progress through your career and guide you towards your learning goals, helping you to develop the core skills needed and consolidate previous experiences
  • We run an in-house Emergency Care course with accreditation from Greenwich University.
  • We offer a robust career development programme, with an emphasis on individualised CPD giving you the opportunity to create a career in emergency care in the direction that you want.

Main duties of the job

To work with us you will need to demonstrate a kind and compassionate attitude. You will be a highly motivated, enthusiastic nurse with excellent communication skills, who is passionate about your work and wants to be part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering a high standard of care to patients. This role offers the opportunity to develop core skills and consolidate previous experiences in a supportive emergency care setting making it the ideal next step for nurses already working in an acute setting to develop their skills and knowledge further.

To be considered for this role you will be

  • a registered nurse with 6 months post qualification experience
  • able to evidence recent and ongoing professional development

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.

Details

Date posted

09 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

359-EMS9259-W

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


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

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
  • Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of speciality
  • Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
  • Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
  • Knowledge of speciality
  • Awareness of current developments in nursing

Skills

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Competency in medication administration including IV medications
  • Basic IT skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
  • Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of speciality
  • Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
  • Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
  • Knowledge of speciality
  • Awareness of current developments in nursing

Skills

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Competency in medication administration including IV medications
  • Basic IT 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Natalie Cairney

natalie.cairney@nhs.net

01622729000

Details

Date posted

09 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

359-EMS9259-W

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


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