Interview date: 04th February 2025 (Save the date)
The Intensive Care and High Dependency Units at Tunbridge Wells Hospital
are now recruiting
Band 5 - Staff Nurses
to join their team.
The Intensive Care department has a total of 17 modern and spacious single rooms, with 9 Intensive Care beds and 8 High Dependency beds.
You should be highly motivated, have good communication and interpersonal skills, be committed to ongoing personal and professional development and have the ability to work collaboratively as part of the Multidisciplinary Team.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop and expand your clinical skills, knowledge, and expertise in this area, with unlimited opportunities for further development, education and career progression.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the delivery of a high-quality service to the critically ill patient and their relatives, in conjunction and supervision with senior staff. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the development of junior staff within the department and to ensure that they develop/enhance their own skills and knowledge appropriately within role expectations.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse with the NMC Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Accredited Intensive Care Course/HDU course. ILS/ALS/ALERT IV drugs Epidural study day Preparation for Mentors Course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
Acute care experience
Desirable
Post registration experience ideally within Intensive Care Previous placement in Critical Care area
Skills
Essential
Understand the importance of positive interpersonal skills Ability to use own initiative The ability to maintain a continuous concentration, and be flexible and adaptable, to the complex and unpredictable needs of the patient allocated to their care during the shift. IT Keyboard Skills
Employer details
Employer name
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Tunbridge Wells Hospital
Tonbridge Road
Tunbridge Wells
TN2 4QJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Intensive Care and High Dependency Units at Tunbridge Wells Hospital
are now recruiting
Band 5 - Staff Nurses
to join their team.
The Intensive Care department has a total of 17 modern and spacious single rooms, with 9 Intensive Care beds and 8 High Dependency beds.
You should be highly motivated, have good communication and interpersonal skills, be committed to ongoing personal and professional development and have the ability to work collaboratively as part of the Multidisciplinary Team.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop and expand your clinical skills, knowledge, and expertise in this area, with unlimited opportunities for further development, education and career progression.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the delivery of a high-quality service to the critically ill patient and their relatives, in conjunction and supervision with senior staff. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the development of junior staff within the department and to ensure that they develop/enhance their own skills and knowledge appropriately within role expectations.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse with the NMC Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Accredited Intensive Care Course/HDU course. ILS/ALS/ALERT IV drugs Epidural study day Preparation for Mentors Course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
Acute care experience
Desirable
Post registration experience ideally within Intensive Care Previous placement in Critical Care area
Skills
Essential
Understand the importance of positive interpersonal skills Ability to use own initiative The ability to maintain a continuous concentration, and be flexible and adaptable, to the complex and unpredictable needs of the patient allocated to their care during the shift. IT Keyboard Skills
Employer details
Employer name
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Tunbridge Wells Hospital
Tonbridge Road
Tunbridge Wells
TN2 4QJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
