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. 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 setting.

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 Unit Manager 01892 634699

About us

MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.

We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.

In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

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

• IT/Keyboard skills

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

• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• ENT qualification or willingness to undertake an further training
• An understanding of health and safety and infection control

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ

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