The urology investigation unit at Tunbridge Wells Hospital is looking for a registered nurse to join our friendly & supportive team.
The unit provides high quality patient care to urology consultant & nurse-led clinics, procedures such as cystoscopy's, biopsy's, urodynamics & lithotripsy, as well as intravesical treatments.
Main duties of the job
You will be organised, flexible with good communication skills & be able to work as part of a team. Previous urology experience would be an advantage but not essential.
You will be supported by the unit manager to develop your skills and reach your full potential.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications and may close earlier than the original closing date, so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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.
Following your Corporate Induction, 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 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.
Interview Date:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered nurse
Desirable
* Evidence of further education since qualification
* An understanding of health and safety and infection control
Skills
Essential
* Good communication skills
* IT/Keyboard skills
* Evident commitment to patient-centred care
* Ability to prioritise workload
* Adaptable and flexible
* An effective team player
* Awareness of own limitations
* Able to reflect on practice, accept criticism and act constructively
* Utilises a problem-solving approach to work
* Responsible and reliable
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
* Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS
* Demonstrates a commitment to professional development
Desirable
* Previous urological experience would be desirable but not essential.
* Understanding of audit and benchmarking processes
* Understanding of both 18 week Elective pathway and Cancer pathway
Employer details
Employer name
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Tunbridge Wells Hospital
Tunbridge Wells
TN2 4QJ
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