Job summary
- Main area
- Interventional Radiology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 359-7000903-T1
- Employer
- Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Tunbridge Wells Hospital
- Town
- Tunbridge Wells
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - (Radiology and Interventional Radiology)
Band 5
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the expanding Interventional and Radiology Nursing Team to support the service at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Candidates should be highly motivated, forward thinking, enthusiastic with a passion for interventional radiology, excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing a quality service for our patients.
The successful candidate will be provided with a robust training programme that will enable you to rotate between all areas of radiology, including interventional radiology, Ultrasound, CT and recovery allowing you to develop specialist skills. You will be at the forefront of providing cutting edge treatment to patients in assisting in a wide range of interventional procedures
Main duties of the job
To work with us you will need to demonstrate a kind and compassionate attitude. You will be a highly motivated, enthusiastic nurse with excellent communication skills, who is passionate about your work and wants to be part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering a high standard of care to patients. This role offers the opportunity to develop core skills and consolidate previous experiences in a supportive emergency care setting making it the ideal next step for nurses already working in an acute setting to develop their skills and knowledge further.
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We’ve 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 Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email [email protected] if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
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 criteria
- Registered Nurse
Desirable criteria
- Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
- Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of speciality
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of speciality
- Awareness of current developments in nursing
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Competency in medication administration including IV medications
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
- Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Elaine Carter
- Job title
- Senior Sister, Interventional and Radiology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01892 634 224
- Additional information
Alternative phone number: 01892 633 051
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