An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 staff nurse to join the Medical Infusion Suite team at Maidstone Hospital.

The Medical Infusion Suite is a nurse-led day unit, primarily treating immunosuppressed patients with conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's and Multiple Sclerosis. The unit is currently open Tuesday to Friday from 08:00 - 18:00.

Do you have the drive and the passion to promote high quality patient care, the patient experience and patient safety? Then carry on reading as an exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our team.

We are looking for experienced Nurse who is ready for the next step in their career, with sound clinical knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills to work within this area. You will have a willingness to undertake any necessary training to enable clinical competency and skills. Staff are actively encouraged to further their professional development, and a range of learning opportunities are available.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate must work well in a team and be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and relatives/carers. You will be required to be receptive to change, dynamic and demonstrate active assistance and support to your more senior colleagues in the on-going development of the department.You will be supported by your Clinical Matron and Ward Sister in your continued personal development with training opportunities. We are also seeking individuals who can demonstrate our Trust Values- Patient First, Respect, Innovation, Delivery, Excellence.If you are a registered nurse who is compassionate and are ready for a new and exciting challenge this could be the ideal post for you.

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.

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: TBC

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registered nurse
• Basic Life Support provider

Desirable

• Evidence of further education since qualification e.g. diploma/degree
• Mentorship/Perceptorship course (or equivalent)
• Immediate Life Support provider

Experience

Essential

• Experience at band 5 or equivalent
• Knowledge of a general hospital setting
• Proficient clinician and clinical role model

Desirable

• Experience at Band 5 in an acute setting or geriatrics

Knowledge

Essential

• Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional development

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Evident commitment to high standards of patient-centred care
• Adaptable and flexible
• Ability to reflect on practice, accept criticism and act constructively

Desirable

• IT/Keyboard skills
• Commitment to teaching others

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Road

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ

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