Job overview The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS trust currently care for approximately 760,000 people in the Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells area.
The Trust operates from two primary sites; our new state of the art Tunbridge Wells Hospital, the first all single room NHS hospital in England, and Maidstone Hospital.Ideally situated between the Kent coastline and the capital, the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells area is a great place to live and work.Maidstone Hospital is also home to the Kent Oncology Centre, one of the leading cancer treatment centres in the southeast.
The cancer centre treats over 7,000 new patients a year from Kent and East Sussex, and was among the first nationally to benefit from a £4.7 million new treatment system that targets and treats tumours with pinpoint accuracy.
The Centre is highly regarded for the excellent care it provides and for its work with major pharmaceutical companies in conducting vital research to support the development of new cancer treatments.
Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and SACT clinically skilled nurse to join our Oncology Day Unit.
You will assist in leading the team to provide expert clinical and supportive care for patients receiving Chemotherapy with Haematological/Oncological disease.
You will work with the multi-disciplinary teams and the wider teams in supporting patients throughout their treatment pathway, providing individualised, compassionate and informed patient care.You should possess excellent leadership skills, with a minimum of three years experience in a cancer/haematology/oncology environment.
Be visible and accessible with quality and standards as your priority.
You will need to be flexible and resilient in order to cope with the demands of the role.
The post-holder should be prepared to support transition to a 6 day service if required in the future.The post will be based at Maidstone Hospital but post holder will be expected to work collaboratively across site and therefore some travel to Tunbridge Wells may be necessary.
Working for our organisation 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.
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.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.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.
You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Registered nurseDegree or DiplomaTeaching/Mentorship qualification e.g.
ENB 998 or equivalentSACT qualification/UKONS Passport Desirable criteria Management / Leadership course or a willingness to undertake Experience Essential criteria Minimum of 2 -3 years' experience in haematology and or oncologyIs able to manage workload and delegate to others.Demonstrate and ability to manage or lead a nursing team effectively.IV cannulation & venepuncture skills Desirable criteria IV drug therapyKnowledge and understanding of the NHS including professional practice and accountability Skills Essential criteria Good communication skills, verbal and writtenEvidence of problem solving and decision-making skillsAdaptable and flexible Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructivelyBe able to co-ordinate work load and liaise with multi-disciplinary teamPositive role modelBe able to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable criteria Port Caths, and PICC (CVAD)Intravenous drug administration skillsInvolvement in auditsComputer/IT skills