Job summary
Join one of the top-performing Emergency Departments in the country.
Are you currently looking for work to fit around commitments such as the school run?
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust currently have a number of opportunities for registered nurses who wish to work flexibly.The position will cover Paediatric ED at both the Tunbridge Wells Hospital and Maidstone Hospital.
We are proud to be consistently ranked among the top 10 NHS trusts for Emergency Department (ED) target performance. We are now looking for compassionate, motivated, and enthusiastic nurses to join our dynamic ED team on bank.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for nurses who:o Are kind, compassionate, and patient-focused.o Demonstrate excellent communication and team-working skills.o Are passionate about delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.o Are keen to develop their clinical knowledge and emergency nursing skills.
This is an exciting opportunity for nurses currently working in acute care settings who are ready to take the next step in their career. You will be joining a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering excellent care and continuous learning.
In return for your enthusiasm, you will be supported to develop your clinical skills and will have the opportunity to develop personally and professionally as part of a 'high challenge, high support' environment.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is proud to be ranked among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide, and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in both the 2023 & 2024 NHS Staff Surveys.
We are a large acute hospital trust based in South East England, providing high-quality general and specialist hospital services to around 600,000 residents across West Kent and East Sussex. Our dedicated and diverse workforce of over 8,000 staff also delivers specialist cancer services through the Kent Oncology Centre.
In October 2024, Fordcombe Hospital near Tunbridge Wells joined the Trust. This planned care facility offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, a full range of diagnostic services, and consultation and treatment suites.
Our Staff Bank plays a vital role in supporting our services by providing flexible, skilled cover for temporary staffing needs across all specialties. It offers a rewarding and adaptable way to work, giving you the opportunity to broaden your experience, explore different specialties, and potentially move into a permanent role within the Trust.
Benefits include:o Competitive payo Flexible, 'as & when' working patternso Free DBS check and uniformo Priority access to shifts over agency staffo Weekly payrollo Support for ongoing development & revalidationo Easy-to-use online shift booking system - Loopo Access to the NHS Pension Schemeo Blue light card eligibilityo Excellent transport links
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.
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).
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.
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.
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).
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse with UK Nursing and Midwifery Council registration
- Practice Supervisor preparation (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- IV Therapy, Venepuncture and Cannulation Training
- Practice Assessor (or equivalent)
- Intermediate Life Support Training
- Central Venous Access Device Training
Experience
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a newly qualified nurse.
- Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS.
- Able to demonstrate adherence to The Code (NMC, 2018).
- Can define equality, diversity and inclusivity.
Desirable
- Able to describe audit and quality issues.
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with staff, patients and relatives, ensuring that communication is tailored to the person being addressed.
- Robust nursing assessment skills.
- Care planning and evaluation skills.
- Effective time management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
- Ability to reflect on practice and accept constructive feedback.
- Utilises a problem-solving approach to work.
- Demonstrates effective nursing practice in all basic registered nurse procedures.
- Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role.
- Demonstrates awareness of evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Solid delegation skills
- Able to teach and supervise others.
- Able to use digital technology.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse with UK Nursing and Midwifery Council registration
- Practice Supervisor preparation (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- IV Therapy, Venepuncture and Cannulation Training
- Practice Assessor (or equivalent)
- Intermediate Life Support Training
- Central Venous Access Device Training
Experience
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a newly qualified nurse.
- Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS.
- Able to demonstrate adherence to The Code (NMC, 2018).
- Can define equality, diversity and inclusivity.
Desirable
- Able to describe audit and quality issues.
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with staff, patients and relatives, ensuring that communication is tailored to the person being addressed.
- Robust nursing assessment skills.
- Care planning and evaluation skills.
- Effective time management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
- Ability to reflect on practice and accept constructive feedback.
- Utilises a problem-solving approach to work.
- Demonstrates effective nursing practice in all basic registered nurse procedures.
- Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role.
- Demonstrates awareness of evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Solid delegation skills
- Able to teach and supervise others.
- Able to use digital technology.
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).
