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There is an exciting opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to come and 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 breast cancer care and a strong work ethic, to oversee the operational running, service development, and management of the Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team.



The post holder will be responsible for ensuring high quality care across both our hospital sites. The post holder will take a leadership role as part of the Breast Care Team, working independently to manage a high-quality care and cost-effective service for patients with suspected or confirmed breast cancer. They will be responsible for 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.
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.

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 (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net 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.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced 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. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Interview Date: To be confirmed.


This advert closes on Friday 22 Nov 2024

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

A Vacancy at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust.


Unleash Your Expertise in Liaison Psychiatry: This is your chance to make a real difference to the lives of others, while propelling your career to new heights

As a Consultant Psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital and Maidstone Hospital in Kent, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality clinical service and actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital trust providing a full range of general hospital services to around 500,000 people living in the South of West Kent and parts of North East Sussex. The Liaison Psychiatry Service provides a single point of contact for the mental health needs of patients attending the Emergency Department or admitted to the general hospital.

In this role, you will be working jointly with another Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist and share operational and clinical leadership to ensure that the sites are suitably covered.

Successful applicants will ideally have MRCPsych or equivalent and be on, or within six months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register. You will be fully registered with the GMC, and have Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or achieve this within 3 months of appointment).
• To provide psychiatric care to patients referred to the Liaison Psychiatry Service
• To provide professional leadership including clinical supervision to the medical team and to provide clinical leadership to the Liaison Multidisciplinary Team
• To ensure effective liaison occurs between mental health services and the acute hospital, and also with other agencies in the voluntary and statutory sectors as appropriate
• To act as a Responsible Clinician (Approved Clinician status) for patients detained under the MHA to the acute trust

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing vital mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to a population of 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway.

Join our extensive network of medical professionals and contribute to making a positive impact. We offer exceptional professional development opportunities, allowing you to hone your skills while enjoying the high quality of life in the picturesque Garden of England.

Collaborate with the prestigious Kent and Medway Medical School, be at the forefront of integrated care, and prioritise individual well-being. If you're passionate about research, join our internationally recognised team and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providingbrilliant care through brilliant people.

*Either site will be considered as a base as per the applicants request*

For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. The job description will provide you with the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The person specifications will detail the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required for the role.

Part time or job-share applications are welcome.

Our Benefits

Here are just some of our Benefits:
• A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000*
• Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*
• Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kent’s own Medical school
• Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme
• Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme – Bank your annual leave to save up for that all important extended break
• Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities - We offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership, educational, research, quality improvement development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their areas of interest
• Free access to an independent counselling service
• Blue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts
• Car lease scheme
• A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT values and promote equality and diversity.

*If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team: kmpt.medical-recruitment@nhs.net


This advert closes on Sunday 5 Jan 2025

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Are you passionate about making a real impact on the lives of people with mental health needs?

Do you want a place that has lots of great things to do, a wealth of amazing attractions, and stunning countryside to explore?

Maidstone promises an unforgettable experience; just an hour away from London. The town centre boasts fantastic shopping, with an eclectic mix of unique stores and high street favourites. Throughout the region there are plenty of opportunities to sample the fabulous food and drink crafted from local produce.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), you'll lead a collaborative team and provide high-quality care to the vibrant communities of Maidstone and its surrounding villages.

This is a community-based post where you will work flexibly and collaboratively with two other consultants in the Maidstone Mental Health Team.

Successful applicants will ideally have MRCPsych or equivalent and be on, or within six months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register. You will be fully registered with the GMC, and have Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or achieve this within 3 months of appointment).
• To provide clinical leadership within the Maidstone Mental Health Team alongside two other Consultant colleagues
• Provide medical input as required to patients under care of the Mental Health Team
• Work as a part of a vibrant team to support individuals with complex mental disorders
• To be actively involved in strengthening relationships with external agencies including the local PCN

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing vital mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to a population of 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway.

Join our extensive network of medical professionals and contribute to making a positive impact. We offer exceptional professional development opportunities, allowing you to hone your skills while enjoying the high quality of life in the picturesque Garden of England.

Collaborate with the prestigious Kent and Medway Medical School, be at the forefront of integrated care, and prioritise individual well-being. If you're passionate about research, join our internationally recognised team and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing brilliant care through brilliant people.

**PLEASE NOTE: This job description is currently pending approval from The Royal College of Psychiatrists**

For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification or search ‘KMPT Careers Job ref: 380-MED-24-029-PERM’. The job description will provide you with the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The person specifications will detail the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required for the role.

Part time or job-share applications are welcome.

Our Benefits

Here are just some of our Benefits:
• A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000
• Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*
• Easy access to in-house research team and academic opportunities through Kent’s Medical school
• Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme
• Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme – Bank your annual leave to save up for that all-important extended break
• Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities - We offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership, educational, research, quality improvement development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their areas of interest
• Free access to an independent counselling service
• Blue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts
• Car lease scheme
• A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT values and promote equality and diversity.

*If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team: kmpt.medical-recruitment@nhs.net


This advert closes on Sunday 5 Jan 2025

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We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an NMC Registered Nurse Associate to join the existing team based at Maidstone. This is a seven-day service, working between 08:00 and 16:00, with a late shift of 10:00 – 18:00 on a rotational basis.
The team support patients from GP practices within the Maidstone ABC Primary Care Network (PCN).
The teams provide nursing care to predominantly housebound patients in the Maidstone town centre area. Each team takes responsibility for a defined geographical patch, which allows good working relationships with local GPs, care homes, Social Services, voluntary organisations and other stakeholders.

The District Nursing Service also provides local clinics for patients requiring their clinical skills. We believe the addition of the new Nursing Associate role will complement the current skill-mix for providing nursing care within a community setting.
This is a highly rewarding role, and nurses are supported to achieve all the clinical skills required for the role.
Clinical areas will include wound management care, end of life care, medicines administrations and bladder and bowel care, amongst other duties.
You will be supported by senior staff and the team; therefore, these posts will suit those wanting to move to a community setting.
Staff will be required to drive their own car and are able to claim mileage costs and access the NHS car lease provision, following their probationary period.
Car owner/driver essential, subject to the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).

Successful applicants are required to have the qualification level specified in the person specification in orderto carry out the job, however, we do welcome applicants from individuals wishing to further their knowledge and skills and to gain this recognised qualification, which we will support. Therefore, if you do not have the essential qualification for the role, this may not be an automatic barrier to you being offered an interview.

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

See where you can go with KCHFT career pathways

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community differencehere.

Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.


This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024

We are looking for a Band 6 nurse to join one of our Community Nursing teams based in ABC PCN (Maidstone), to support the development of this service. The service operates seven days a week from 08:00 - 16:00, with occasional late shifts of 10:00 – 18:00 on a rotational basis. Weekend working is generally on a 1:4 ratio with days off during the week.
The team support patients registered with GP practices working in the Maidstone town and outlying villages within the ABC Primary Care Network.
Each team has two senior nurses to take responsibility for a defined geographical area, and provide clinical leadership to their Band 5, Band 4 and Band 3 staff. The team will work together to manage caseload patients delivering a high-quality service.

Staff will be required to drive their own car and are able to claim mileage costs and access the NHS car lease provision, following their probationary period.

Using the named nurse model, we want to allow nurses to spend more time with patients, promoting self-management where possible, and improving patient lives.

Together we can empower you to really make a difference to patients’ lives. The very different world we are living in at the moment has given us the opportunity to rethink how we provide our services here at KCHFT.
Successful applicants are required to have the qualification level specified in the person specification in order to carry out the job, however, we do welcome applicants from individuals wishing to further their knowledge and skills and to gain this recognised qualification, which we will support. Therefore, if you do not have the essential qualification for the role, this may not be an automatic barrier to you being offered an interview.
If you are successful at interview but do not have the essential qualification for the role, we will employ you as trainee and will support you to gain this qualification. You will develop new skills and knowledge whilst working with an established team, gaining valuable work experience and continuing to get paid. Once you receive the qualification you will automatically move into the position advertised.

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

See where you can go with KCHFT career pathways

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community differencehere.

Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

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. 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. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Are you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary?

We have an excellent full-time opportunity to join us at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone on Roseacre ward, our 16-bed personality disorder service for women.

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.

Roseacre Ward provides a care pathway for service users who are preparing to step down to community living and uses a recovery focused model. The aim of the service is to support service users manage their mental health, develop coping strategies, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for a return to independent living.

In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment – fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team.

And you’ll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director level through our management schemes.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.

Your role responsibilities…

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
• Participate in ward rounds & clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers’ hearings & attend hearings
• Participate in the 1 in 6/7 telephone on-call rota

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Salary up to £155,000 per Annum (depending on experience)
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• Study leave & support with CPD opportunities
• Opportunity to undertake further learning and development
• Medical indemnity cover
• Company paid life assurance scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to the NHS Discount Scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation & health checks
• Relocation package will also be considered

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experienced & knowledgeable in adult psychiatry & mental health diagnosis
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
• Committed to continued professional development
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
Click the link to apply.

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Tired of shift working, working nights or weekends? Dream of never working bank holidays again? Interested in a new challenge?

Whether you are a newly qualified Staff Nurse, ODP or Paramedic, or a Staff Nurse with clinical experience, we have an opportunity for you within our very busy Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic.

We are looking for dedicated and passionate Band 5 Registered Nurses/ HCPC practitioner to work with our Pre- Operative Assessment Team at the Maidstone Hospital.

Do you have good communication and interpersonal skills?

Do you enjoy the autonomy of having your own patients to manage but still feel part of a team?

Are you used to liaising with a wide variety of members from the multi-disciplinary team and have a passion for improving the patient’s surgical pathway?

Then this could be the role for you!

Staff members in the Pre-assessment Unit play a pivotal role in delivering safe and efficient pre-operative care to the elective surgical patient. You will be working with the multi-disciplinary teams, including GP’s, Surgical Consultants and Anaesthetists on a daily basis, providing effective clinical assessments to ensure our patients and their families/carers receive excellent preparation for elective surgical procedures.

As a member of the Pre-Operative Assessment Unit, you will play an important role in assessing patients for specialities including ENT, Orthopaedics, Urology, Gynae, Breast and Surgical procedures.

The Pre-operative assessment clinic has recently initiated a state of the art innovative digital preoperative assessment programme and our aim is provide all our patients with the highest standard of surgical care.

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

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.

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 (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net 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.

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. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Interview Date: To be confirmed


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a trainee orthopaedic plaster technician at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is interested in a career within our plaster service. The successful applicant will need to have a good standard of education, excellent interpersonal skills, good manual dexterity and a desire to learn new skills.

Orthopaedic plaster technicians work in the field of Trauma & Orthopaedic Outpatients, Fracture Clinic, Accident & Emergency Departments and Operating Theatres. It is your job to apply casts to patients, at the doctor’s request following an accident, for elective orthopaedic conditions and following surgery. You will be expected to complete the British Orthopaedic Association Casting Course after a minimum of one year working in the plaster service. Following qualification the person will be expected to remain within the department for a minimum of one year.

If you feel you have the character to take on this exciting opportunity please apply for this role. Further information can be found about the British Casting Certificate (BCC) here

https://www.boa.ac.uk/learning-and-events/casting-courses.html



This is a developmental role and you will join the team as a trainee orthopaedic plaster technician. Following a minimum of one year working and learning within the plaster room you will be required to complete the British Casting Certificate (BCC). This certificate is validated by the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) and the Association of Orthopaedic Practitioners UK (AOP UK) and is supported by the Society of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing (SOTN) of the Royal College of Nursing. Once the qualification is completed successfully you will receive 60 credits either at Diploma Level 8 SCQF equivalent to Level 5 NQF, or Degree Level 9 SCQF equivalent to Level 6 NQF. The course/examination will be undertaken on a 5-week residential course held at Stanmore Orthopaedic Hospital, London. Completion of the qualification will enable you to work in the plaster service as a Band 4 Junior Qualified Orthopaedic Plaster Technician and then progress into more senior roles as they become available.

The qualified Orthopaedic Plaster Technician is a vital member of the healthcare team providing a service not just in Orthopaedics and Trauma but also Trust-wide across many different specialties. In a similar way to Orthotists and Physiotherapists, they interpret prescriptions from a wider multidisciplinary team, being able to discuss issues of care with other relevant Healthcare Professionals.



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.

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.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced 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. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Interview Date: 16th December 2024.




This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

Europcar is looking for Drivers

You've probably heard of Europcar. You probably think we just rent cars at the airport. We do so much more!

Would you like to be part of the Europcar team? We are looking for Drivers to deliver and collect our vehicles for our customers. You'll be working in and around the latest vehicles on the road - most of our cars are less than a year old and our vans are less than 18 months old. And you'll be at the frontline of the customer relationship with our brand.

You could be the first person a customer meets from Europcar. Creating a great impression is vital. Having a confident manner is also important because you will prepare the vehicle for the customer and deliver it with a good handover.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Starting on 5.6 weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
• Free on site car parking
• Enhanced Maternity Leave (subject to service and earning qualifications)
• Pension
• Discounted car hire rates across our network
• 20% discount on EE mobile phone contracts*
• Confidential legal and support service through BUPA
• Career progression and development

*forms part of current non contractual benefit offering

Main responsibilities:

• Delivery & collection of vehicles
• Preparation of company vehicles
• Identify any fleet maintenance issues
• Deliver world class customer service
• Become part of a successful team

What we are looking for:

• A full, valid clean driving licence, with a minimum of 4 years driving experience is required
• Flexibility in your working hours, including availability during the day, evenings and weekends - our locations can offer you a wide variety of shifts.
• Reliable, flexible, positive and professional
• Good team player
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the business
• A keen and enthusiastic nature

Why choose Europcar?

We operate a wide range of vehicle mobility products including vehicle rental and car sharing services. We help businesses keep their people on the road in low emission vehicles and we're adding more electric vehicles to our fleet every day. We supply the vans that are used to deliver your online shopping. And, we think most importantly, we provide a working environment for our colleagues that is flexible and nurtures their career ambitions. Everyone counts at Europcar.

We are now building our operations for growth over the coming year. As part of a global organisation we have big ambitions, and everyone who is part of our team can make a contribution to - and benefit from - our success.

Joining the team of this market leading brand will give you the opportunity to progress your career in the rental industry. Europcar is committed to helping employees develop market-leading skills through ongoing training and development.

If you believe you have what it takes to become a successful Driver within Europcar, then please apply today!

Agencies - Please do not send any speculative candidates or CVs in response to this advert. The Company will not accept any terms and conditions based on a speculative applications being sent.

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An Excellent opportunity for an Office Administrator to join a well-established company based in Maidstone, Kent.

The Company:

They aim to provide the very best Global Specialist Security Installations. Already delivering across Europe, Canada and the USA, we are committed to developing a class winning solution for individuals and organisations whilst upholding traditional heraldic values.

About the Role:

They are looking for an enthusiastic part time Office Administrator for 14-15 hours per week with excellent IT and customer care skills to support their management team.
This is an office-based role.
The Officer Administrator will support the daily office procedures and will act as a point of contact for all clients and employees, providing administrative support and managing their queries.

You will be highly motivated, proactive and have a good sense of humour. You will have excellent communication skills, both verbal & written with high levels of attention to detail, a good use of initiative, and be able to work flexibly and prioritise workloads to meet specific deadlines.

Main duties include:

• Ensure all phone calls are dealt with in a timely and professional manor.
• Maintain and update company databases.
• Maintain and update client contracts
• Update any returned paperwork on the relevant logs.
• Chase any outstanding paperwork.
• Manage office supplies, stock, and place and follow up on orders.
• Maintain a filing system for important and confidential company documents.
• Answer client and engineer queries.
• Maintain a company calendar and schedule appointments.
• Receive and distribute correspondence (e.g. letters, emails, and packages).
• Prepare reports and presentations with statistical data, as assigned.
• Arrange travel and accommodation as required.
• Carry out other reasonable lawful duties as directed.
The ideal candidate also has working knowledge of office equipment and office management tools and is ultimately able to ensure administrative activities run smoothly on a daily and long-term basis.

Candidate Requirements:

• 2 years proven work experience as an Administrative Officer, Administrator, or similar role.
• Business Administration Qualification.
• 5 GCSEs or equivalent to include English and Maths at Grade C or above.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Solid knowledge of office procedures.
• Experience with office management software Installer Pro and MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word, specifically).
• Strong organisation skills with a problem-solving attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Able to use initiative and sound judgement.
People Traits:

• Base intellect to effectively be trained and develop within the organisation.
• Clean, tidy, and professional work ethic.
• Sense of urgency.
• Positive attitude and motivated to help the business.
• Raise and resolve problems.
• Act professionally and do the right thing.
• Make the extra effort to complete a task and not leave it half-finished for someone else to complete.
• Disciplined and organised.
• Strong eye for detail with a good commercial acumen.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.

Benefits:

• Very Competitive hourly rate.
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata).
• Private Healthcare.
• Company contributory pension.
• Pirkx membership

Working on a part time, permanent basis you will receive a highly competitive hourly rate of £12.10ph, rising to £12.60 on successful completion of probation.
Ideally working hours will be afternoons.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now!

Recording and reporting accurately any changes related to the patients current behaviour and/or risks to Nurse/healthcare professional in Charge in a timely manner. Recording care given and reporting omissions accurately and in a timely manner. Supporting and carrying out therapeutic observations as required and instructed. Promoting a healthy, safe and secure environment by adhering to Trust statutory health and safety requirements and maintaining confidentiality of information at all times in compliance with Trust policies, procedures, protocols and guidance. Supporting new team members. Demonstrating a professional approach to work, and abide by the Trust values. To provide comfort, compassion, empathy and time to patients and their carers, family and loved ones. Undertake and maintain all essential training to role. Working confidently in a variety of environments which present different challenges whilst continuing to act in a professional manner. Balancing all aspects of the job role across the 7 day working pattern. Being flexible and responsive to competing demands. Please see job description for full details.

Key Responsibilities: To provide evidence-based interventions including family and individual cognitive behavioural interventions to service users and their families seen within the Kent and Medway eating disorders team using specialist knowledge and breadth of understanding of child and adolescent mental health theories, evidence-based assessments and interventions and to manage complex cases. To take an active role in developing the research activities of the team and audit and interpret complex data to develop own and others understanding of mental disorders. To contribute to the training activities of the team both within the service and externally. To use and maintain skilled standards of personal professional clinical practice in the treatment modalities required by the children and young people treated by the team and be a resource to the whole service in maintaining the skills of others. To provide specialist assessments and evidence-based interventions for service users with an eating disorder. To provide consultation and advice to members of own team and other teams on psychological issues, primarily Family Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural models of understanding eating disorders in young people. To provide consultation and advice on risk assessment and risk management of service users with an eating disorder to members of own team and other teams. To provide supervision to staff on Family therapy based or cognitive-behavioural interventions as appropriate with service users with an eating disorder. To undertake research into eating disorders. To provide training in working with eating disorders to mental health teams and other specialist services. Specialist Clinical Skills To provide specialist assessment and clinical formulation for patients and their families/carers who are dealing with complex mental health needs including eating disorders and related problems. To provide specialised consultation to relevant professional systems including local and national mental health teams, general practitioners, schools, social services To select and administer specialist assessments, interpreting and integrating highly complex data drawn from several sources including psychological tests and rating scales To provide assessment and follow up reports, including relevant formulation, opinion and interventions, in order to inform referrers and, where appropriate, service users. To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situations common to eating disorders (such as concerns about the potentially life-threatening nature of the illness, challenging behaviour, verbal abuse etc) and to support others involved in such situations. To work as an independent and autonomous professional within relevant professional guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, taking full responsibility for own work including treatment and discharge decisions. To select and deliver specialist evidence based psychological treatments including systemic family therapy, multi-family therapy and individual therapies as appropriate. To provide such therapies with clinical autonomy drawing on a range of interventions and theoretical models. To practice in a way which is inclusive and considerate of the needs of each individual in the system including all family members and their varying developmental stages and current emotional state, monitoring outcome and modifying and adapting interventions in an appropriate way. To work in ways which are sensitive to and appropriate to the needs of individuals and families from a wide range of racial, cultural, religious and social backgrounds. This includes ability to understand and offer therapeutic interventions to a variety of family forms including single parents, same sex couples and their families, extended families and people with mental health difficulties. To travel to network meetings (e.g. in-patient CPAs, community placements, family therapy meetings in other services) as appropriate and when required across Southend. Essex and Thurrock. To contribute to the effective working of the team and to a psychologically and systemically informed treatment framework for the service. To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans in keeping with trust policies To act as care co-ordinator, taking responsibility for initiating planning and reviewing care plans under enhanced CPA or role as appropriate. To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situations such as aggressive and challenging behaviour amongst the client group, and support others who are involved in such situations. To communicate skilfully and sensitively highly complex information relating to the children and adolescents varying eating disorder conditions to them and their families and the wider professional system around them taking account of sensory and cultural barriers to communication.