Job summary
We are a 9 bedded mixed unit caring for both intensive care and high dependency patients in at Maidstone Hospital. We have a vacancies for a staff nurses with recent acute care experience. You should have good communication and interpersonal skills along with an ability to work as part of a team. This is the ideal opportunity to extend your clinical skills in this area.
Please note that due to the demanding pressures on the ICU department at the moment we are unable to support Supervised Practice Nurse applications at this time.
Main duties of the job
We are a friendly supportive team, committed to delivering excellent patient care. Support of the clinical education team and a competency based induction program are available. Close links are maintained with the local universities and continuing professional development is actively encouraged.
Internal rotation to night duty and a mixture of long days are worked.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the NMC
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Accredited Intensive Care Course/HDU course.
- ILS/ALS/ALERT
- IV drugs
- Epidural study day
- Preparation for Mentors Course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Post registration experience ideally within Intensive Care
- Previous placement in Critical Care area
Skills
Essential
- Understand the importance of positive Interpersonal skills
- Evidence of assertiveness
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to deal with distressed relatives, care for the terminally ill and deal with the emotional consequences of critical/terminal illness for patients/relatives
- Ability to reflect, accept constructive criticism and act accordingly
- The ability to maintain a continuous concentration, and be flexible and adaptable, to the complex and unpredictable needs of the patient allocated to their care during the shift.
- IT Keyboard Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the NMC
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Accredited Intensive Care Course/HDU course.
- ILS/ALS/ALERT
- IV drugs
- Epidural study day
- Preparation for Mentors Course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Post registration experience ideally within Intensive Care
- Previous placement in Critical Care area
Skills
Essential
- Understand the importance of positive Interpersonal skills
- Evidence of assertiveness
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to deal with distressed relatives, care for the terminally ill and deal with the emotional consequences of critical/terminal illness for patients/relatives
- Ability to reflect, accept constructive criticism and act accordingly
- The ability to maintain a continuous concentration, and be flexible and adaptable, to the complex and unpredictable needs of the patient allocated to their care during the shift.
- IT Keyboard 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).
