Job summary
We are looking to recruit a part time Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our small and friendly nursing team in our ENT outpatient department at Maidstone Hospital.
You will need to have an interest in developing and delivering ENT outpatient services.
This post represents an opportunity to develop patient assessment skills in conjunction with working closely with a multi-disciplinary team. To be autonomous and be able work independently. Full training will be provided for this with support of the department Sister and general POA Leads. A keen interest to learn and continue professional development is essential.
Main duties of the job
Flexible working is a requirement for this post. No previous ENT experience is essential but would be an advantage as would be experience of working in the OPD/POA settings.
For the successful applicant we will provide an individualised induction and training programme to support personal development and service delivery
For informal visits or further information please contact Sister Ann Byrne ENT OPD EEMU Maidstone Hospital - 01622 226226 or ENT Matron via switchboard.
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 760,000 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 more than 7,000 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
Skills
Essential
- Possess a high standard of communication skills both written and oral
- Be able to effectively co-ordinate workload and liaise with multi-disciplinary team
- Evident commitment to patient-centred care
- Adaptable and flexible
- An effective team player
- Awareness of own limitations
- Able to reflect on practice, accept criticism and act constructively
- Utilises a problem-solving approach to work
- Responsible and reliable
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Post-registration experience
- Ward experience
- Demonstrates a commitment to professional development
Desirable
- Previous experience in outpatients setting
- Surgical inpatient ward experience
- Understanding of audit and benchmarking processes
- Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- ENT qualification or willingness to undertake an further training
- An understanding of health and safety and infection control
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Possess a high standard of communication skills both written and oral
- Be able to effectively co-ordinate workload and liaise with multi-disciplinary team
- Evident commitment to patient-centred care
- Adaptable and flexible
- An effective team player
- Awareness of own limitations
- Able to reflect on practice, accept criticism and act constructively
- Utilises a problem-solving approach to work
- Responsible and reliable
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Post-registration experience
- Ward experience
- Demonstrates a commitment to professional development
Desirable
- Previous experience in outpatients setting
- Surgical inpatient ward experience
- Understanding of audit and benchmarking processes
- Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- ENT qualification or willingness to undertake an further training
- An understanding of health and safety and infection control
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).
