Total 16 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Maidstone, ME14 5FT

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of Mathematics – Required for January 2025

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic Teacher of Mathematics from January 2025. The successful candidate will be required to teach KS3 and KS4 with an opportunity to teach A Level for the right candidate. The position is open to ECTs as well as more experienced colleagues.

What the school offers its staff

Teacher of Mathematics – Required for January 2025

With a great track record of providing support to our staff, we also welcome applications from primary school teachers with a maths specialism, who are looking to move into the secondary sector and wish to teach KS3.

The mathematics department is a high performing department with a strong team. There are currently eight full-time teachers, one part-time, a Teaching Assistant and one part-time intervention tutor within the department. Students study Pearson Edexcel at both GCSE and A Level.

Should you require further details about the role or wish to arrange a tour of the school, please contact Penny Neeve, Head of Mathematics via generalenquiries@maplesden.kent.sch.uk

Salary is between £31,737 and £46,525 pa (MPS2 – UPS3), which is due to rise once the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document 2025 (SPTCD) is released. The school also currently contributes 28.68% (the equivalent of between £9,102 and £13,343 pa) towards you being a member of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

Applications should be made by completing the application form below and returning it to Heidi Lishman, Senior HR Advisor at The Maplesden Noakes School, Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0TJ via e-mail hr@maplesden.kent.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 23 October 2024 (9 am). This date may be brought forward in the event that suitable candidates are found earlier. Early applications are therefore recommended.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE – WE ARE LOOKING TO FILL THIS VACANCY BY DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY

Maplesden Noakes School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required for January 2025 Teacher of Mathematics

We are looking to appoint a full-time teacher of mathematics to inspire and enthuse able students in a love of their subject and to join a very successful and thriving department. Candidates should be able to teach up to GCSE, but preferably up to A Level.

MGS offers a stimulating academic environment in which to work with students whose commitment to study has been highly praised by Ofsted.

Please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs L Mantle, by phone or e-mail (lmantle@mgs.kent.sch.uk) for an Information Pack or download one from the MGS website www.kent.sch.uk.

The deadline for the receipt of applications, by letter with completed MGS application form is 9am on Monday 21 October 2024. Please complete the application form via the link in the Information Pack. Applications will be considered as they are received and suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date. Maidstone Grammar School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Application by email is acceptable. CVs are not accepted, please complete the application form in full.

What the school offers its staff

MGS offers a stimulating academic environment in which to work with students whose commitment to study has been highly praised by Ofsted.

Commitment to safeguarding

Maidstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with former employers and the DBS. Maidstone Grammar School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

St Augustine Academy is looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Science Technician to join their passionate and motivated science department.
The Science Technician will be required to offer technical support to the science department's teachers, ensuring the department operates smoothly. They must ensure that all equipment functions correctly and safely for practical science lessons. Prior experience in a similar role is crucial, as is a solid understanding of scientific concepts and workplace health and safety.
Specific tasks will vary according to the term, however typical duties include:
Carrying out risk assessments for practical and technical activities
Preparing necessary solutions and equipment for practical experiments
Maintaining, repairing and taking inventory of apparatus
Liaising with staff over equipment and safety issues
Running trials of experiments and demonstrations
Supporting the overall work of the Science Department
Carrying out administrative tasks to support teachers.
The successful candidate will need to be flexible, adaptable and resourceful as well as having high levels of organisation skills. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and participate in any relevant training.
The basis of this role is working 37 hours per week (5 days per week) term time, + inset days (39 weeks in total) and offering an actual salary of £20,551 - £21,605 (approximately). (FTE £23,893 - £25,119 FTE, WAT grade D pt. 6-9).
Informal visits are welcome. Applications will be considered as they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged. St Augustine Academy reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career and be a part of our Academy’s continued success. Apply today!Staff Benefits
2 weeks holiday at October half term
A comprehensive CPD programme for all staff
Laptop
Free Car Parking
Meals available on site for all staff between 8am to 2pm
Free meals for all staff on Inset days and Open Evening events
Occupational Sick Pay
Exceptional leave arrangements for family events
Free eye tests for VDU users
A comprehensive EAP (employee assistance programme) with 24 - hour access
Free fitness suite on site
About our School
St Augustine Academy is a non-selective 11-16 school in Maidstone who is dedicated to fostering excellence in education. We pride ourselves on our supportive community, innovative teaching methods, and commitment to the personal development of both students and staff.
Our Christian Ethos helps to make our school a thoughtful community and we are welcoming, positive and open to pupils and staff of all faiths and none.
Our Academy has a calm purposeful atmosphere. We strive to broaden horizons and challenge our students to achieve their potential. We offer a rigorous academic curriculum, a strong behaviour policy.
We are committed to continual CPD and a positive work life balance for staff. We offer additional training days, support staff to complete additional qualifications and remove unnecessary workload.
We are one of six Academies which make up the Woodard Academies Trust (WAT). WAT is part of the Woodard family of schools. Created by founder Nathaniel Woodard in 1848, Woodard is the largest group of independent Church of England schools in England and Wales. Woodard Academies Trust and Woodard Schools share a common ethos and vision: to inspire young people to make a difference.
Our ethos reflects our deep commitment to delivering an outstanding education to the students we teach. We prioritise inclusion and value individuals, and excel in delivering pastoral care and personalised learning paths for our students. Our aim is to offer students not only a first-class education, but also to teach them life skills that will provide benefits beyond their time with us. We believe that our academies should enrich the communities they serve and play an active role in their development.
DBS Checks
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Asylum and Immigration
To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislations you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered.
St Augustine Academy is an equal opportunities employer.
Safeguarding Statement
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, including volunteers, to share in this commitment.
All offers of appointment are conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check, incorporating a Barred List Check. Therefore, individuals on the Children’s Barred list (and Adult’s Barred list, where relevant) should not apply.

St Augustine Academy is looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Science Technician to join their passionate and motivated science department.
The Science Technician will be required to offer technical support to the science department's teachers, ensuring the department operates smoothly. They must ensure that all equipment functions correctly and safely for practical science lessons. Prior experience in a similar role is crucial, as is a solid understanding of scientific concepts and workplace health and safety.
Specific tasks will vary according to the term, however typical duties include:
• Carrying out risk assessments for practical and technical activities
• Preparing necessary solutions and equipment for practical experiments
• Maintaining, repairing and taking inventory of apparatus
• Liaising with staff over equipment and safety issues
• Running trials of experiments and demonstrations
• Supporting the overall work of the Science Department
• Carrying out administrative tasks to support teachers.
The successful candidate will need to be flexible, adaptable and resourceful as well as having high levels of organisation skills. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and participate in any relevant training.
The basis of this role is working 37 hours per week (5 days per week) term time, + inset days (39 weeks in total) and offering an actual salary of £20,551 - £21,605 (approximately). (FTE £23,893 - £25,119 FTE, WAT grade D pt. 6-9).
Informal visits are welcome. Applications will be considered as they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged. St Augustine Academy reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career and be a part of our Academy’s continued success. Apply today!Staff Benefits
• 2 weeks holiday at October half term
• A comprehensive CPD programme for all staff
• Laptop
• Free Car Parking
• Meals available on site for all staff between 8am to 2pm
• Free meals for all staff on Inset days and Open Evening events
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Exceptional leave arrangements for family events
• Free eye tests for VDU users
• A comprehensive EAP (employee assistance programme) with 24 - hour access
• Free fitness suite on site
About our School
St Augustine Academy is a non-selective 11-16 school in Maidstone who is dedicated to fostering excellence in education. We pride ourselves on our supportive community, innovative teaching methods, and commitment to the personal development of both students and staff.
Our Christian Ethos helps to make our school a thoughtful community and we are welcoming, positive and open to pupils and staff of all faiths and none.
Our Academy has a calm purposeful atmosphere. We strive to broaden horizons and challenge our students to achieve their potential. We offer a rigorous academic curriculum, a strong behaviour policy.
We are committed to continual CPD and a positive work life balance for staff. We offer additional training days, support staff to complete additional qualifications and remove unnecessary workload.
We are one of six Academies which make up the Woodard Academies Trust (WAT). WAT is part of the Woodard family of schools. Created by founder Nathaniel Woodard in 1848, Woodard is the largest group of independent Church of England schools in England and Wales. Woodard Academies Trust and Woodard Schools share a common ethos and vision: to inspire young people to make a difference.
Our ethos reflects our deep commitment to delivering an outstanding education to the students we teach. We prioritise inclusion and value individuals, and excel in delivering pastoral care and personalised learning paths for our students. Our aim is to offer students not only a first-class education, but also to teach them life skills that will provide benefits beyond their time with us. We believe that our academies should enrich the communities they serve and play an active role in their development.
DBS Checks
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Asylum and Immigration
To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislations you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered.
St Augustine Academy is an equal opportunities employer.
Safeguarding Statement
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, including volunteers, to share in this commitment.
All offers of appointment are conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check, incorporating a Barred List Check. Therefore, individuals on the Children’s Barred list (and Adult’s Barred list, where relevant) should not apply.

Salary: MPS/ UPS dependent on experience (+ potential TLR)
£31,650 - £49,084Start: January 2025Location: Maidstone, Kent.Contract: Temporary or Permanent Contracts Available
Are you an ambitious, motivated, and excellent Teacher of Science looking for a career-defining opportunity? We are seeking a passionate Science Teacher to join a mixed ability school who believes that every child has the potential to be a successful learner, whatever their background, ability, interests or talents. They are committed to demonstrating this belief to our students, ensuring their success.
Multiple opportunities for a skilled Science Teacher are available at a well-regarded secondary school in Kent with a start date of January 2025. Hays Education, a leading provider with exclusive partnerships with secondary schools in North Kent, Maidstone, Canterbury and Ashford, is assisting several schools in enhancing their science department. We are actively seeking experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) interested in embarking on a rewarding new journey with the potential for growth and exciting challenges.
Maidstone, a charming town in Kent, offers a delightful blend of historical charm, scenic beauty, and modern amenities. The area boasts tranquil rural surroundings, providing a calming break from busy town life. Residents enjoy a good quality of life, with excellent local transport connections for convenient commuting. Whether you're exploring the lively shops or venturing into picturesque neighbouring villages, Maidstone has something for everyone. The enormous Mote Park, with its mature trees and 30-acre lake, is a jewel in the crown. Riverside living, reasonably priced properties, and excellent amenities make Maidstone an attractive place to call home. Whether you seek a tranquil escape or a lively town experience, Maidstone awaits with its historic charm, convenience, and natural beauty.
Role and Responsibilities:*To plan, develop and deliver high quality lessons using a variety of approaches, to continually enhance teaching and learning*To monitor student progress, keeping student records that include assessment outcomes and targets set at regular intervals in line with Academy policy, to enable all students to achieve their full potential.*Contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of children and young people with regard to Every Child Matters agenda and Area Child Protection Procedures.*Ensure continuity, progression and cohesiveness in all teaching.*Set homework regularly, (in accordance with the Academy homework policy), to consolidate and extend learning and encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning*Track student progress, monitoring achievement against targets set, and take appropriate action on student outcomes.*Be a role model to students through personal presentation and professional conduct.
Requirements:*Bachelor's degree in Science or any other related field.*Teaching certification or relevant teaching qualifications.*Proven experience in teaching Science at the secondary or higher education level.*Strong knowledge of geographical theories, tools, and technologies.*Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Benefits:

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• A friendly and supportive environment
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications
• A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available.
• An opportunity to join various schemes, such as healthcare schemes

*Travel Vouchers and Benefits: 3 x £100 vouchers given each term and a variety of discount codes and cash-backs.***Hays Training Hub: Access to over 80,000 training courses including training pop-up centres. **Your own Dedicated Secondary Consultant

Application Process:
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now.If this job is not quite right for you, but you are looking for a new job in education, please still contact your local office for a confidential

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Dear prospective applicant,
Thank you for taking the time to read about this role and our school. CHCC is in the top 12% of schools nationally and blends a 70-year history of inclusive education with an innovative, forward-looking approach to providing a state education like no other to 1500 students from inner city backgrounds.
This is a fantastic career opportunity for a highly motivated professional to join one of the most exciting schools in Leicester. Crown Hills Community College is an exhilarating and innovative school that produces exceptional progress for its learners and will make a significant contribution to the lives and opportunities of our families.
Over the past three years, the school has changed significantly not only in its performance but in the way it operates. We are not interested in the OFSTED grade or judgement and it is not something that we use to threaten staff with nor do we use it to set policy. We do what is best for the staff and the students underpinned by a set of clear values and we trust that everything else will take care of itself. I would therefore, urge you to visit us and to look at our website and the video about what it is that we stand for and why you would want to join us.
I want us to be at the forefront of educational excellence because we want to provide the best educational experience possible for the children in our care. This is extremely difficult in a climate of ever-increasing accountability and diminishing resources. However, I sincerely believe that if we lead this community by staying true to our values then it is possible.
I have therefore spent time with staff and exploring what it is we stand for and, after a school-wide consultation, we have decided that ASPIRATION, COMMITMENT and SUCCESS are the three key drivers that will support the development of our pupils.We believe that the curriculum is king and that the way it is sequenced, will help our students to make progress. We have taken a very clear stance on knowledge-first teaching and place an emphasis on memory recall as well as responsive teaching. In order to be successful you need to buy into this pedagogy and practice as it underpins our philosophy and the way the curriculum should be delivered to our students. As a member of support staff who supports the delivery of the curriculum, it is important you understand and align to our college principles.
We are very clear that the gender, background, colour, poverty, wealth or social status of a child should have no bearing on how well they perform and staff here work extremely hard in trying to close that gap between the different groups of pupils.
Please read the attached job description and person specification. If you are interested in applying, please fill in the application form available on our eteach portal, please include e-mail addresses of all referees, together with a letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4, font 12) outlining your skills, qualifications and experience relevant to this post by 9am on Friday 13th September. Please include your cover letter in the supporting statement section.Yours sincerely,
Mr F Adam
(Principal)
*All appointments will be subject to references and pre-employment checks.

Dear prospective applicant,
Thank you for taking the time to read about this role and our school. CHCC is in the top 12% of schools nationally and blends a 70-year history of inclusive education with an innovative, forward-looking approach to providing a state education like no other to 1500 students from inner city backgrounds.This is a fantastic career opportunity for a highly motivated professional to join one of the most exciting schools in Leicester. Crown Hills Community College is an exhilarating and innovative school that produces exceptional progress for its learners and will make a significant contribution to the lives and opportunities of our families.
Over the past three years, the school has changed significantly not only in its performance but in the way it operates. We are not interested in the OFSTED grade or judgement and it is not something that we use to threaten staff with nor do we use it to set policy. We do what is best for the staff and the students underpinned by a set of clear values and we trust that everything else will take care of itself. I would therefore, urge you to visit us and to look at our website and the video about what it is that we stand for and why you would want to join us.
I want us to be at the forefront of educational excellence because we want to provide the best educational experience possible for the children in our care. This is extremely difficult in a climate of ever-increasing accountability and diminishing resources. However, I sincerely believe that if we lead this community by staying true to our values then it is possible.
I have therefore spent time with staff and exploring what it is we stand for and, after a school-wide consultation, we have decided that ASPIRATION, COMMITMENT and SUCCESS are the three key drivers that will support the development of our pupils.We believe that the curriculum is king and that the way it is sequenced, will help our students to make progress. We have taken a very clear stance on knowledge-first teaching and place an emphasis on memory recall as well as responsive teaching. In order to be successful you need to buy into this pedagogy and practice as it underpins our philosophy and the way the curriculum should be delivered to our students. As a member of support staff who supports the delivery of the curriculum, it is important you understand and align to our college principles.
We are very clear that the gender, background, colour, poverty, wealth or social status of a child should have no bearing on how well they perform and staff here work extremely hard in trying to close that gap between the different groups of pupils.
Please read the attached job description and person specification. If you are interested in applying, please fill in the application form available on our eteach portal, please include e-mail addresses of all referees, together with a letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4, font 12) outlining your skills, qualifications and experience relevant to this post by 9am on Wednesday 21st August. Please include your cover letter in the supporting statement section.I look forward to receiving your application.
Yours sincerely
Mr F Adam

As a Science Technician you will work in the Science Department. The core function of the role is to provide technical support to the work of the teachers in the Science Department.
A key factor in the success of any Science Department, Science Technicians enable the smooth running of the department by ensuring that apparatus is operating properly and safely for the use in practical Science lessons.
Specific tasks will vary according to the term, however typical duties include:
Carrying out risk assessments for practical and technical activities
Preparing necessary solutions and equipment for practical experiments
Maintaining, repairing and taking inventory of apparatus
Liaising with staff over equipment and safety issues
Running trials of experiments and demonstrations
Supporting the overall work of the Science Department
Carrying out administrative tasks to support teachers.
You will need: 5 GCSEs at A*-C (or equivalent) including English and Maths, Some previous relevant experience of working in a similar roleSome experience of health and safety in the work place and ideally good scientific knowledge.The basis of this role is permanent working 37 hours per week (5 days per week) term time, + 1 week of INSET days (39 weeks in total) and offering an actual salary of £20,551 - £21,605 (approximately). (FTE £23,893 - £25,119 FTE, WAT grade D pt. 6-9).
Informal visits are welcome.
Applications will be considered as they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and St Augustine Academy reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

As a Science Technician you will work in the Science Department. The core function of the role is to provide technical support to the work of the teachers in the Science Department.
A key factor in the success of any Science Department, Science Technicians enable the smooth running of the department by ensuring that apparatus is operating properly and safely for the use in practical Science lessons.
Specific tasks will vary according to the term, however typical duties include:
Carrying out risk assessments for practical and technical activities
Preparing necessary solutions and equipment for practical experiments
Maintaining, repairing and taking inventory of apparatus
Liaising with staff over equipment and safety issues
Running trials of experiments and demonstrations
Supporting the overall work of the Science Department
Carrying out administrative tasks to support teachers.
You will need: 5 GCSEs at A*-C or equivalent, including English and Maths, Some previous relevant experience of working in a similar roleSome experience of health and safety in the work place and ideally good scientific knowledge.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. WAT Support Grade D £20,551 - £21,605 (full time equivalent £23,893 - £25,119)

Procurement Executive
Fresh Produce

• Site-based role in North Kent
• Monday to Friday, salary £40 to £45K (DOE)

Are you looking for a new procurement role where you can use your excellent relationship-building skills to influence customers and suppliers? If you answer yes, and have excellent IT & ERP skills, read on…..

The Company
A leading business in the world of fresh produce, that works closely with local and global suppliers and provides their product to retail, wholesale and foodservice sectors across the UK.

The Role
The position will see you managing a wide range of duties and responsibilities, these include.
• Manage communications between suppliers, buyers and customers (M&S)
• Take care of customer order forecasts, advise on stock availability, daily customer stock calls
• Plan order demand vs availability, daily support for your Buyer
• Manage customer portals, Purchase Orders (PO’s), price confirmations, shortage escalations
• Work closely with your suppliers, always maintaining excellent communications

Your Skill & Experience
To be considered for this role you will need.
• Experience with fresh produce for retail, ideally managing M&S
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain & procurement
• Excellent forecasting and stakeholder engagement
• Ideally Advanced Excel, strong computer skills and ERP system experience
• Excellent negotiation & communication skills

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 Trusts 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. Interview Date: TBC

As a Science Technician you will work in the Science Department. The core function of the role is to provide technical support to the work of the teachers in the Science Department.
A key factor in the success of any Science Department, Science Technicians enable the smooth running of the department by ensuring that apparatus is operating properly and safely for the use in practical Science lessons.
Specific tasks will vary according to the term, however typical duties include:
Carrying out risk assessments for practical and technical activities
Preparing necessary solutions and equipment for practical experiments
Maintaining, repairing and taking inventory of apparatus
Liaising with staff over equipment and safety issues
Running trials of experiments and demonstrations
Supporting the overall work of the Science Department
Carrying out administrative tasks to support teachers.
You will need: 5 GCSEs at A*-C or equivalent, including English and Maths, Some previous relevant experience of working in a similar roleSome experience of health and safety in the work place and ideally good scientific knowledge.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. WAT Support Grade D £20,551 - £21,605 (full time equivalent £23,893 - £25,119)

For detailed job description and personal specification please download Job Description and Person Specification document. The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and motivated Breast Oncology Research Nurse to join our busy research team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.

We are looking for a nurse who has experience of working within oncology and has a drive to work autonomously in delivering new and innovative trials for the breast patients.

You will need to be a registered nurse, with some knowledge of the breast pathway.

Enthusiasm, self-motivation, flexibility and drive will be required to ensure the success of this post. You will be involved in all aspects of the research process from study start-up, recruitment and delivery to close out of a study. You will need to have an excellent level of written and verbal communication skills. Good IT skills are advantageous. You will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, implementing studies to translate scientific discoveries into improved patient outcomes.

You will ideally have experience of clinical research, though this is not essential for the role as all training will be provided. You will undergo a comprehensive induction and full research delivery training with ongoing training in a supportive environment. We are interested in applicants with good clinical experience and a keen willingness to learn. If you are interested in a research role and you are not sure that you have the relevant skills or backgrounds please do get in touch with us to discuss further.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.

The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.

The Trust’s core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients – the first of its kind in the country.

We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.

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 emailmtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif 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.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.


This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Mar 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The primary objective of the post-holder is to support in the management, co-ordination and facilitation of oncology research studies. In addition to clinic/patient based tasks, this role includes document generation and control, project tracking and logistics, data collection, receiving of informed consent, adherence to the Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Research Governance and assisting in the continued improvement in the care of research participants and quality of research data.


• Assist with recruitment of participants into clinical trials.
• Ensure the participant receives specialist information regarding participation in a clinical trial, including potential risks.
• Assist in obtaining valid informed consent from prospective research participants in delegated research studies.
• Assess the needs of participants/relatives in clinical trials in line with specific eligibility criteria.
• Act as a resource to research participants, their families and staff from the clinical area.
• Understand limitations of practice and refer participants to other members of the multi-disciplinary team where appropriate.
• Work within dedicated clinical research teams, develop and maintain an understanding relevant to those teams.
• Develop and maintain clinical skills relevant to the clinical research area (e.g. phlebotomy, ECGs, vital sign assessment).
• Organise and manage defined procedures, assist with intervention treatments and collect/record data arising from these.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.

The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.

The Trust’s core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients – the first of its kind in the country.

We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.

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 emailmtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif 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.



Interview Date: TBC


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Mar 2024

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