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Staff Nurse | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 08 Ebrill 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 09 Mai 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4QJ |
| Cwmni: | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7113944/359-7113944-T3 |
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We are looking to recruit a Band 5 registered nurse to join our nursing team in our busy Ophthalmic Outpatient department at Tunbridge Wells Hospital. We are part of a large specialty, comprising of the main Ophthalmic Outpatients and Day Surgery units at Maidstone, with smaller units at The Tunbridge Wells Hospital and Medway Hospital.
The unit is open Monday to Saturday 07.00-18.30 so applicants will be required to work a 6 day working pattern.
You will be working predominately in the Ophthalmic Outpatients supporting the team with various sub-specialty clinics, Rapid Access Clinic for urgent care and general clinics. Recent developments include nurse led virtual clinics, a commitment to ongoing training and research.
Previous experience working in Ophthalmology, would be an advantage. Recent experience of IV Cannulation, IV drugs and Medical device Training is desirable but a willingness to undertake training will be supported.
The Ophthalmic Outpatients Unit at Tunbridge Wells is a very busy department providing care for patients attending general and specialist ophthalmology clinics and undergoing sight-saving procedures. We are the hub of a large ophthalmology service based over several sites.
Ophthalmic knowledge, although desirable is not essential. We are looking for is a dynamic individual who is keen to develop professionally. You will have the opportunity to gain ophthalmic knowledge and skills to enhance their clinical practice and career pathway.
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 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.
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 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
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.
This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Apr 2025