We currently have three endoscopy rooms we undertake approximately 9000 procedures a year which include upper and lower GI Endoscopy, ERCP's, EBUS and Bronchoscopy. We have JAG accreditation and take part in the national bowel cancer screening programme.

You will work with the endoscopy team to provide safe, effective and high quality patient care maintaining standards that meet the requirements of JAG, the GRS and the CQC.

You will be taking part in the newly formed Kent and Medway accademic Hub.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, whilst utilising your clinical expertise to provide holistic patient centred care. You will be expected to focus on clinical leadership, actively supporting the Unit Manager in further developing the service and delivering a high standard of patient focused care.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential as is a relevant teaching qualification or working towards.

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 emailmtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif 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 atEnhanced 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.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN
• Evidence of further development
• Evidence of Endoscopy related competencies

Desirable

• Advanced life support
• Evidence of Continuing Education - diploma/degree level

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in acute hospital setting
• Experience in endoscopy setting
• IV Drugs therapy and IV cannulation & Venepuncture

Desirable

• Knowledge & Experience of EBUS, Bronchoscopy & FNA
• Knowledge and experience of EMR,& ERCP

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and GRS
• Expert clinician
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Awareness of budget management

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ

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