Job overview
We are a 9 bedded mixed unit caring for both intensive care and high dependency patients in at Maidstone Hospital. We have a 12 month vacancy for a staff nurses with recent acute care experience. You should have good communication and interpersonal skills along with an ability to work as part of a team. This is the ideal opportunity to extend your clinical skills in this area.
Please note that due to the demanding pressures on the ICU department at the moment we are unable to support Supervised Practice Nurse applications at this time.
Main duties of the job
We are a friendly supportive team, committed to delivering excellent patient care. Support of the clinical education team and a competency based induction program are available. Close links are maintained with the local universities and continuing professional development is actively encouraged.
Internal rotation to night duty and a mixture of long days are worked.
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main 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 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 criteria
1. Registered Nurse with the NMC
2. Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
3. Accredited Intensive Care Course/HDU course.
4. ILS/ALS/ALERT
5. IV drugs
6. Epidural study day
7. Preparation for Mentors Course or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
8. Acute care experience
Desirable criteria
9. Post registration experience ideally within Intensive Care
10. Previous placement in Critical Care area
Skills
Essential criteria
11. Understand the importance of positive Interpersonal skills
12. Evidence of assertiveness
13. Ability to use own initiative
14. Ability to deal with distressed relatives, care for the terminally ill and deal with the emotional consequences of critical/terminal illness for patients/relatives
15. Ability to reflect, accept constructive criticism and act accordingly
16. 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.
17. IT Keyboard Skills