Job overview
To act as patient advocate and to maintain high standards of patient care ensuring that patient objectives are achieved using a systematic approach to patient care.To assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care, providing support to other members of the multidisciplinary team. To promote evidence-based practice and to take an active part in any relevant research/audits being undertaken planning and initiating changes to enhance patient care. To ensure compliance with Infection Control standards, in line with Trust policy.To maintain accurate records of observation, treatment and care, teaching and monitoring others as necessary. To participate in the ordering, checking and administration of prescribed drugs and other substances in accordance with Trust and local Policies.
To adhere to the NMC/ HCPC Code of Conduct and Trust policies and procedures
Ensure all medical equipment is functional, reporting any faults or potential hazards to senior staff and arranging for replacements as necessary.
To monitor the provision of resources and equipment and ensure that discrepancies are rectified, with due regard to cost effectiveness and efficiency of the service appropriately responds to emergencies or untoward situations in the workplace.
Main duties of the job
To adhere to the NMC/ HCPC Code of Conduct and Trust policies and procedures
Ensure all medical equipment is functional, reporting any faults or potential hazards to senior staff and arranging for replacements as necessary.
To monitor the provision of resources and equipment and ensure that discrepancies are rectified, with due regard to cost effectiveness and efficiency of the service appropriately responds to emergencies or untoward situations in the workplace.
Working for our organisation
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust 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. Fordcombe Hospital is near Tunbridge Wells and became part of the Trust in October 2024. It focusses on planned care and has two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day care beds, diagnostic services including X-ray, MRI, CT and endoscopy, and a number of consultation and treatment rooms.
In the 2023 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
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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.
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)
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. RN Part 1 or 2/RSCN part 8 or 15 C&G
2. 752/ODP NVQ level 3 Diploma/Degree Relevant specialist Course
3. Preparation for mentors (998) or C&G Educated to degree level.
4. Demonstrate experience in teaching in the clinical setting and/or University/College
Desirable criteria
5. Leadership Course
6. Working towards Masters
Experience
Essential criteria
7. Post registration experience, including at band 6 Grade or equivalent
Desirable criteria
8. leading a clinical team.