There is an exciting opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to join the cancer services team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual with an established background in gynaecological cancer care to oversee the operational running, service development, and management of the Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring high-quality care across both our hospital sites. They will take a leadership role as part of the Uro-Oncology Team, managing a high-quality care and cost-effective service for patients with suspected or confirmed Urology cancer. Responsibilities include leading the development of strategy for continuous improvement and implementing change in collaboration with the wider MDT (Multi Disciplinary Team) and external partners.
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England, providing 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 and 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? As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed, you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. Following your Corporate Induction, you will attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs, and Paramedics. The programme is full-time and will involve travel to both Trust sites, including 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.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognize 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 support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need in the workplace. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
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