Staff Nurse - Maidstone, United Kingdom - Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Maidstone, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Job summary

A permanent position has arisen for an enthusiastic, well motivated individual to join our endoscopy team at Maidstone Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced dynamic working environment with the prospect of advancement in this growing speciality.

Main duties of the job

We require excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will ideally have a genuine interest in endoscopy and the ability to understand and operate technical equipment.

Endoscopy experience is desirable but not essential as there is a comprehensive in house training programme available where you will work with senior members of the team.

We currently have three endoscopy rooms; we undertake approx 10,000 procedures a year which include upper and lower GI Endoscopy, ERCP's 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.

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 760,000 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 more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.

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 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

Qualifications

Essential

NMC registered

Desirable

Evidence of further education since qualification diploma/degree

NVQ assessor

Advance Life Support provider

Specialist course in Endoscopy

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

Proficient clinician and clinical role model

Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS

Demonstrates a commitment to professional development

Desirable

Experience at Band 5 or equivalent in an acute setting

Understanding of audit and benchmarking processes

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Evident of 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

Utilises a problem-solving approach to work

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