Job summary Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong focus on delivering quality care to our population of around 600,000 people. We provide a comprehensive range of secondary care services from 2 hospitals based in Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells.An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated person to undertake the role of a Nursery Nurse. We are e looking for highly motivated members of staff to join our very busy Paediatric team within the Children's Emergency Department at Tunbridge Wells Hospital. Infants, children and young people deserve the highest quality urgent and emergency care. You will join a dedicated team of experienced and motivated nurses. You will carry out duties working alongside Medical and Paediatric Nursing staff to ensure a high quality of patient centred care is delivered to children and families from 0 to 16 years. Main duties of the job Good communication skills towards babies, children, young people and colleagues and the ability to organise allocated work is an essential component for this post. Youwill be expected to maintain confidentiality and adopt a positive attitude towards staff, children and families at all times, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, referring issues to their Line Manager as appropriate. The role will be located in Children's Emergency Department, located at the Trust's Tunbridge Wells site; however, there may be requirements to travel to the Maidstone Hospital site. The post-holders will be supported to achieve their competencies to fulfil the requirements of the role. Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible. About us 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 Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 359-6713649-T2-B Job locations Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Hospitals Tonbridge Road Tunbridge Wells TN2 4QJ Job description Job responsibilities Weve 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 Trusts Clinical Induction Programme for Healthcare Support Workers (which starts on the first day of employment). The programme is full-time (please contact the CSW Induction Programme Lead if you have any issues:rallennhs.net), lasts for two weeks and will involve travelling to both Trust sites. The programme includes two supernumerary shifts in the clinical area (an early and a late shift), all of the other days are classroom-based and run from 9am to 5pm. Interview Date: To be confirmed Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible. Job description Job responsibilities Weve 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 Trusts Clinical Induction Programme for Healthcare Support Workers (which starts on the first day of employment). The programme is full-time (please contact the CSW Induction Programme Lead if you have any issues:rallennhs.net), lasts for two weeks and will involve travelling to both Trust sites. The programme includes two supernumerary shifts in the clinical area (an early and a late shift), all of the other days are classroom-based and run from 9am to 5pm. Interview Date: To be confirmed Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Healthcare (or equivalent healthcare qualification) or successful completion of a level 3 Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship. Functional skills English and maths level 2 or GCSE English and maths grades A/9 - C/4. Desirable NNEB/BTEC Experience and Knowledge Essential Full-time equivalent experience as a Healthcare Support Worker/Trainee in a care setting. Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers (2013). Knowledge of the common conditions/illnesses/complex needs of patients within the appropriate clinical specialty. Insight into role and responsibilities of post. Able to describe the importance of delivering high quality care to patients. Knowledge of basic baby/child care skills Understanding of child development Understanding of equal opportunities Understanding of patient confidentiality Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills Desirable Experience of multidisciplinary working Experience of working with babies/ children Knowledge of current healthcare issues. Skills Essential Can understand and communicate factual information accurately. Good interpersonal skills. Basic information and communications technology (ICT) skills. Ability to prioritise workload with supervision. Can demonstrate practical skills to others. Able to deliver patient care under the indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse/Midwife Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Healthcare (or equivalent healthcare qualification) or successful completion of a level 3 Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship. Functional skills English and maths level 2 or GCSE English and maths grades A/9 - C/4. Desirable NNEB/BTEC Experience and Knowledge Essential Full-time equivalent experience as a Healthcare Support Worker/Trainee in a care setting. Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers (2013). Knowledge of the common conditions/illnesses/complex needs of patients within the appropriate clinical specialty. Insight into role and responsibilities of post. Able to describe the importance of delivering high quality care to patients. Knowledge of basic baby/child care skills Understanding of child development Understanding of equal opportunities Understanding of patient confidentiality Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills Desirable Experience of multidisciplinary working Experience of working with babies/ children Knowledge of current healthcare issues. Skills Essential Can understand and communicate factual information accurately. Good interpersonal skills. Basic information and communications technology (ICT) skills. Ability to prioritise workload with supervision. Can demonstrate practical skills to others. Able to deliver patient care under the indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse/Midwife Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Hospitals Tonbridge Road Tunbridge Wells TN2 4QJ Employer's website https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)