15 Jobs found

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. ...

Are you ready for a change? Would you like to be part of a friendly and proactive team? Would you like to support and develop a team to achieve outstanding service? We are looking for a passionate and experienced registered nurse to lead our ENT Outpatients Department.Outpatients is an integral part of the patient journey and provides support for ENT and Head and Neck Cancer. This is a busy department that will provide an exciting opportunity to an individual who wants to develop their professional role.We are looking for a dynamic leader who will:• Lead by example• Effectively manage and co-ordinate the department• Maintain safety of the department• Ensure governance processes are in place and monitored• Manage the team and well-being of staff• Demonstrate a vision for the future service...

The Senior Orthopaedic Theatre Practitioner forms part of the new Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre team at Maidstone Hospital. Over 200 new posts will support the new Centre, which is part of a national scheme to deliver more than 50 new surgical hubs across England. The new Centre will open later on this year and treat patients from across the region, increasing the Trust’s capacity for planned surgical procedures. The Centre will contain the latest novel open plan laminar flow theatres; open-plan surgical areas where up to three patients are treated in a dedicated space with a specialised air canopy over each station to prevent the spread of infection. The new facility will also include a 14-bed inpatient ward and a 10-bed day case ward, with recovery, x-ray and therapy space, all with...

We are looking to recruit an experienced Pain Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) band 7, to join our friendly and forward thinking team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust on a fixed term contract for 12 months. Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Pain CNS with acute and chronic pain experience, looking to further develop and drive forward service changes? We can offer you a range of experience in an integrated and supportive multi disciplinary team.If you are interested in applying for this role, we would love to hear from you. For further details and/or to arrange an informal visit. Contact Lead Nurse Nikki Wetson Nicola.wetson@nhs.net mobile: 07355 023329 or Julie Cook juliecook2@nhs.net, Pain CNS team on 01892 635079/ 01622 225698 You will actively participate and lead whe...

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who has a keen interest in pain management to join our chronic pain unit at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust on a fixed term contract for 12 months. For internal candidates, a secondment opportunity maybe considered. Please make sure you discuss this with your direct line manager before submitting your application form. You will be joining a friendly, positive, motivated and forward-thinking team. This role requires working Monday to Friday (07:30-15:30) excluding bank holidays.The Chronic Pain Service at Maidstone Hospital is a self-contained specialist unit comprising of a day ward, pain theatre and outpatient clinic. We treat and support patients who have experienced pain for three months or more. We help patients with a...

Are you a Theatre Support Worker looking to utilise your existing experience and knowledge for a new role?We are currently looking for driven, methodical and highly motivated Senior Theatre Support Workers to join our operating theatre departments within our new Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre.You will bring a wide range of experience and knowledge to this role, and be committed providing the highest standard of individualised, holistic patient centred care within the multi-disciplinary team. You will be ready to lead by example, show exemplary communications skills and manage the physical and mental demands of supporting our new Orthopaedic Centre.Over 200 new posts will support the new Centre, which is part of a national scheme to deliver more than 50 new surgical hubs across England....

Are you an experienced Staff Nurse looking to progress within your Nursing career or already in a Band 5 role and looking for a new challenge? This could be the ideal opportunity for you to gain experience as a Staff Nurse in an exciting acute setting. If you are looking for your next challenge we would like to hear from you. This post requires motivation, enthusiasm, excellent communication skills and demonstration of evidence based clinical practice and open to further academic development. You must be flexible, approachable, compassionate, motivated, hardworking and be able to use your own initiative whilst also having the ability to work under pressure.This is a full-time post working 37.5 hours per week. We welcome interested individuals to contact us to arrange an informal visit to t...

An exciting opportunity has arisen due to expansion of the Acute Oncology Service at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust to support 7-Day Acute Oncology Service and first phase of Acute Oncology SDECC. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate nurse, with a strong work ethic, to join our Acute Oncology Team.This post will specialise in caring for patients admitted acutely unwell with suspicion of a new or known cancer diagnosis, complications of treatment and/or complications of disease. The main purpose of the role will be to provide expert nursing leadership to support nursing and medical colleagues to facilitate a professional seamless service across the Acute Trust for oncology patients presenting acutely to the Emergency Department with problems related to their...

This is an exciting opportunity to join the newly established triage nursing team within the Acute Oncology Service to specialise as an Acute Oncology Triage Nurse Adviser. This post will specialise in triaging acutely unwell haemo-oncology patients calling via Chemotherapy helpline. This role will be integral in supporting planned initiative to support an Oncology SDEC in the near futureWe are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate nurse, with a strong work ethic, and drive to make a difference for our Oncology patients and families.The ideal candidate will be an experienced nurse, with triaging skills, and knowledge/experience in acute medicine, emergency department and oncology nursing. Due to the complex nature of cancer, we are looking for someone with previous oncol...

Are you a Theatre Support Worker looking to utilise your existing experience and knowledge for a new role?We are currently looking for driven, methodical and highly motivated Senior Theatre Support Workers to join our operating theatre departments within our new Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre.You will bring a wide range of experience and knowledge to this role, and be committed providing the highest standard of individualised, holistic patient centred care within the multi-disciplinary team. You will be ready to lead by example, show exemplary communications skills and manage the physical and mental demands of supporting our new Orthopaedic Centre.Over 200 new posts will support the new Centre, which is part of a national scheme to deliver more than 50 new surgical hubs across England....

Oncology Outpatients is being transformed and is a dynamic and innovative place to work. We cater for a number of specialities such as: Radiotherapy, Oncologist & medical oncologist, Haematologists, Speech & Language, Dietician, and many different cancersMaidstone Oncology Outpatients is looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated clinical support worker to join our friendly and supportive team. Our focus is on ensuring that our patients receive high quality care quickly, in clean and comfortable surroundings. Your days will be varied, offering support to nursing team, clinicians and patients across all clinics, providing support, motivation and you will be responsible of ensuring the smooth running of the department. Your skills and expertise will be valued.You will be supported by ...

The Lead Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedics forms part of the new Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre team at Maidstone Hospital. Over 200 new posts will support the new Centre, which is part of a national scheme to deliver more than 50 new surgical hubs across England. The new Centre will open in spring 2024 and treat patients from across the region, increasing the Trust’s capacity for planned surgical procedures. The Centre will contain the latest novel open plan laminar flow theatres; open-plan surgical areas where up to three patients are treated in a dedicated space with a specialised air canopy over each station to prevent the spread of infection. The new facility will also include a 14-bed inpatient ward and a 10-bed day case ward, with recovery, x-ray and therapy space, all within ...

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Infection, Prevention and Control (IP&C) Team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. This is a vital role to provide leadership and professional advice, along with a constant focus on improving the profile of infection prevention and control throughout the Trust.As the Trust Deputy Director of Infection, Prevention and Control (DDIPC) you will work closely with the Director of IPC, IPC team, the Divisional Management teams, Consultants, Pharmacists and Directorate Heads of Nursing and Matrons and all grades of staff across the organisation.You will lead on developing the infection prevention and control strategic direction, through both short and long term strategic planning and development, implementation and evaluation of the organis...

A Vacancy at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.We are looking for experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioners. The Theatre Practitioner forms part of the new Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre team at Maidstone Hospital. Over 200 new posts will support the new Centre, which is part of a national scheme to deliver more than 50 new surgical hubs across England. The new Centre will open in spring 2024 and treat patients from across the region, increasing the Trust’s capacity for planned surgical procedures. The Centre will contain the latest novel open plan laminar flow theatres; open-plan surgical areas where up to three patients are treated in a dedicated space with a specialised air canopy over each station to prevent the spread of infection. The new facility will also include a 14-b...

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the eye dept for an enthusiastic NMC Registered Nurse to work in our busy eye dept. Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of care pathways within the ophthalmology service, without supervision.Based in the Ophthalmology outpatients department, at Medway Maritime Hospital, but may be required to travel and work in the ophthalmology clinics at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals, if required.You will be assisting in the smooth running of services within all settings of the department. You would be expected to undergo training and competency rating in order to expand your role in assisting medical staff. You will be accountable to the senior nurse in the dept.Some of the expected responsibilities include visual field testing, ...