Paediatric Services at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells HNS Trust include acute general medicine, elective and non-elective surgery (ENT, orthopaedic, ophthalmology, urology, gastroenterology and general) and outpatient’s services. The wards are supported by a team of Paediatric Specialist Nurses (diabetes, epilepsy, oncology, gastroenterology, endocrinology and respiratory), Health Play Specialists and a Children’s Community Nursing Team. We welcome and encourage applications from newly qualified nurses. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paediatric Staff nurse to join our paediatric Ambulatory ward. Our ambulatory department is a fast paced and dynamic clinical environment providing high standards of care to all our patients and their families. You will enjoy a challenging varied pace and an exciting working environment, caring for a varied paediatric workload. We can offer opportunities to gain knowledge and experience working within a diverse range of specialties. We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 to work within our Ambulatory unit. Applicants need to have excellent communication skills, positive personality and a professional approach to their work. They must be able to deal with the public in a sensitive and polite manner, be flexible in their approach to duties of work, act as part of a team, and promote good teamwork. The post holder will work along side a senior nursing team, they will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to their team, and coordinate and deliver high quality care. Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs. Click here to hear what our staff say. Joining Us Includes a Comprehensive Benefits Package At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff). Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits Blue Light card eligibility And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Melisa Welch Job title: Ward Manager Email address: melissa.welch@nhs.net Telephone number: 07523942263