Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our Surgical wards at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals.

You will be required to promote and facilitate practice development within the surgical setting. You should have a background in caring for Urology, Gynae oncology and Breast surgical Patients.

You will be responsible for the education, development and training of ward staff; supporting the team along educational pathways and embedding competency-based practice, knowledge and skills.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual who has a proven track record in delivering change initiatives, mentorship, and excellent communication skills, be motivated and flexible, be a strong team player and be able to demonstrate knowledge of the national guidelines in relation to post surgical care.

You will be required to develop and maintain high standards of evidence based nursing through staff education and clinical practice. To coordinate and develop service based educational programmes and to act as a member of the Senior Nursing team demonstrating clinical expertise. Actively participate in national and corporate projects for example the Quality Improvement agenda and Public Health England health improvement campaigns.

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.

Date posted

15 March 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

359-SS12491

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 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 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.
  • Bachelors degree in nursing or a health related subject or working towards
  • Teaching qualification (minimum of ENB 998 or equivalent).

Desirable

  • Master’s degree in nursing or a health related subject.
  • Additional teaching qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a Band 6 Registered Nurse or equivalent
  • Experience of leading and developing teams
  • Demonstrable achievement in practice based education or clinical practice development.
  • Experience of successfully implementing change.

Desirable

  • A record of achieving projects to tight deadlines and to a high standard.

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills verbal and written
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • IT literate (able to manage files and use all Microsoft Office applications).
  • Able to demonstrate practical skills to others.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse.
  • Bachelors degree in nursing or a health related subject or working towards
  • Teaching qualification (minimum of ENB 998 or equivalent).

Desirable

  • Master’s degree in nursing or a health related subject.
  • Additional teaching qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a Band 6 Registered Nurse or equivalent
  • Experience of leading and developing teams
  • Demonstrable achievement in practice based education or clinical practice development.
  • Experience of successfully implementing change.

Desirable

  • A record of achieving projects to tight deadlines and to a high standard.

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills verbal and written
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • IT literate (able to manage files and use all Microsoft Office applications).
  • Able to demonstrate practical skills to others.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).