Junior Sister/Charge Nurse Ward 22

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS.

Ward 22 is a 32 bedded Acute Geriatric/General Medicine situated at Tunbridge Wells Hospital.

We work collaboratively with a range of specialties to facilitate clinical excellence and holistic care delivery with a multi disciplinary approach.

Ward 22 has excellent medical cover, a designated Geriatric Consultant, a dedicated therapy team and a Discharge Co coordinator. All members of the team work together to ensure that top quality medical care is delivered and to facilitate effective discharge planning now we have recruited a dementia key worker for the ward.

Main duties of the job

This post requires a motivational and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about Elderly care. This post also requires an individual who is able to manage patient flow effectively on the busy ward. You must be flexible, approachable, motivated, and hardworking and be able to use your own initiative, whilst also having the ability to work under pressure

You will have the opportunity to develop management skills in this role, as you support junior nursing staff, while working alongside the Ward Manager to help develop the Team.

You will receive a comprehensive preceptorship program and will be encouraged in further development. We offer a supportive, exciting and challenging work environment and we are committed to the training and development of our staff.

On Ward 22 you will encounter patients that are frail, and will gain an understanding of how to assess and support elderly patients that are affected by confusion, delirium and even different stages of dementia, amongst other issues. The ideal candidate will be expected to deliver the highest standards of care to patients and demonstrate an interest in falls prevention, dementia care, nutrition and hydration and tissue viability.

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 and 2024 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.

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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

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 2 week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full time (please email mtw 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.

Person Specification Qualifications

• RGN
• First level nursing registration and evidence of further study since qualification
• ENB998 (or equivalent) knowledge skill
• Evidence of continuing education - diploma/degree level
• Advanced Life Support provider

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience in acute hospital setting.
• Experience at Senior Staff Nurse Band 5 (or equivalent)
• IV drug therapy, IV cannulation & venepuncture skills
• Evidence of insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and NHS
• Experience of managing patients requiring Non Invasive Ventilation
• Experience of managing a patient with a Tracheostomy

Skills

• Evidence of problem solving and decision making skills

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata