An opportunity has arisen for a well-motivated individual to join our Endoscopy Team at The Tunbridge Wells 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 approximately 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 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 brings, 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.
Interview Date: TBC
Person Specification Qualifications
First level registered Staff Nurse
Evidence of further education since qualification e.g. diploma/degree
Specialist course in Endoscopy
Advance Life Support provider
NVQ assessor
Experience and Knowledge
Proficient clinician and clinical role model
Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS
Demonstrates a commitment to professional development
Experience at Band 5 or equivalent in an acute setting
Understanding of audit and benchmarking processes
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
Effective organisational skills
Understanding of own accountability, responsible and reliable
Utilises a problem-solving approach to work
Commitment to teaching others
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.
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
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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 approximately 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 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 brings, 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.
Interview Date: TBC
Person Specification Qualifications
First level registered Staff Nurse
Evidence of further education since qualification e.g. diploma/degree
Specialist course in Endoscopy
Advance Life Support provider
NVQ assessor
Experience and Knowledge
Proficient clinician and clinical role model
Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS
Demonstrates a commitment to professional development
Experience at Band 5 or equivalent in an acute setting
Understanding of audit and benchmarking processes
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
Effective organisational skills
Understanding of own accountability, responsible and reliable
Utilises a problem-solving approach to work
Commitment to teaching others
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.
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
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