An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Directorate at Maidstone Hospital. Kent & Medway Orthopaedic Centre (KMOC) is a brand-new purpose-built, large single-story building in the grounds of Maidstone Hospital in Kent, designed to deliver Elective Orthopaedic surgery to all patients from all across Kent & Medway and is due to open in March 2024.
KMOC is currently looking to recruit Registered Nursing Associates who have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, are organised with a positive attitude, and are flexible and proactive. You must be dedicated and passionate about providing the best possible care for our patients and will share our vision and values in best practice.
The centre operates 6 days a week and provides planned orthopaedic surgery for arthritic conditions and soft tissue injuries affecting the bones and joints.
The Directorate promotes evidence-based high standards of patient care, and with the support of the Orthopaedic Practice Development Team, we are always looking for new initiatives to improve patient experiences and outcomes. Professional development is paramount, and all staff are encouraged to fulfil their potential. You will have ample opportunity to learn and develop yourself within your role, including the opportunity to complete the 2-year top-up programme to qualify as a RN.
Main duties of the job You must be able to look after patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse with minimal supervision and be confident to assist the Registered Nurse to plan, implement, and evaluate programmes of care to ensure person-centered care is delivered to each patient.
You must be able to carry out the relevant care without direct supervision and assist with teaching and supervising Student Nurses and Clinical Support Workers.
Come and join an amazing hardworking team in a modern, state-of-the-art unit, and you will be given all the support and training you need.
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 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 Trust's 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 Qualifications
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Nursing Associate Registrant.
Evidence of further education since qualification.
Experience/Knowledge
Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a newly qualified Nursing Associate.
Able to demonstrate understanding of the NMC Code and its application in practice.
Understands own accountability, responsibility, and limitations.
Able to demonstrate understanding of the principles of equality and diversity and its application in practice.
Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing.
Band 4 Nursing Associate experience in an acute setting.
Skills
Good interpersonal skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Effective organisational skills.
I.T Skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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KMOC is currently looking to recruit Registered Nursing Associates who have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, are organised with a positive attitude, and are flexible and proactive. You must be dedicated and passionate about providing the best possible care for our patients and will share our vision and values in best practice.
The centre operates 6 days a week and provides planned orthopaedic surgery for arthritic conditions and soft tissue injuries affecting the bones and joints.
The Directorate promotes evidence-based high standards of patient care, and with the support of the Orthopaedic Practice Development Team, we are always looking for new initiatives to improve patient experiences and outcomes. Professional development is paramount, and all staff are encouraged to fulfil their potential. You will have ample opportunity to learn and develop yourself within your role, including the opportunity to complete the 2-year top-up programme to qualify as a RN.
Main duties of the job You must be able to look after patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse with minimal supervision and be confident to assist the Registered Nurse to plan, implement, and evaluate programmes of care to ensure person-centered care is delivered to each patient.
You must be able to carry out the relevant care without direct supervision and assist with teaching and supervising Student Nurses and Clinical Support Workers.
Come and join an amazing hardworking team in a modern, state-of-the-art unit, and you will be given all the support and training you need.
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 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 Trust's 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 Qualifications
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Nursing Associate Registrant.
Evidence of further education since qualification.
Experience/Knowledge
Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a newly qualified Nursing Associate.
Able to demonstrate understanding of the NMC Code and its application in practice.
Understands own accountability, responsibility, and limitations.
Able to demonstrate understanding of the principles of equality and diversity and its application in practice.
Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing.
Band 4 Nursing Associate experience in an acute setting.
Skills
Good interpersonal skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Effective organisational skills.
I.T Skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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