We are consistently in the top 10 of the best performing trusts for ED targets in the country.You will complete an Emergency Department specific induction programme.We have a Practice Development Team who will support you as you progress through your career and guide you towards your learning goals, helping you to develop the core skills needed and consolidate previous experiencesWe run an in-house Emergency Care course with accreditation from Canterbury Christ University.We offer a robust career development programme, with an emphasis on individualised CPD giving you the opportunity to create a career in emergency care in the direction that you want.

Main duties of the job

To work with us you will need to demonstrate a kind and compassionate attitude. You will be a highly motivated, enthusiastic nurse with excellent communication skills, who is passionate about your work and wants to be part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering a high standard of care to patients. This role offers the opportunity to develop core skills and consolidate previous experiences in a supportive emergency care setting making it the ideal next step for nurses already working in an acute setting to develop their skills and knowledge further.

To be considered for this role you will bea Registered Nurse with 6 months post qualification experienceable to evidence recent and ongoing professional development

This role is suitable for newly qualified nurses who can demonstrate Paediatric ED placement experience.

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

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

• RSCN/ RNChild

Desirable

• Degree
• Intravenous additives course

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Previous experience of speciality
• Knowledge of current clinical evidence based practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of current changes in the NHS and wider agencies.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance.
• Knowledge of local community and understanding of multi-cultural, racially diverse population.
• Knowledge of current professional issues relating to nursing.

Desirable

• Awareness of structure and organisation of the wider NHS including policy and strategy

Skills

Essential

• Competency in medication administration including IV medications

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ

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