Healthcare Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Full time

Job overview

Do you want to be part of a friendly, vibrant team within a modern, dynamic Emergency Department?

The Emergency Department at Tunbridge Wells Hospital is a busy department seeing approximately 84,000 patients per year. As a designated Trauma Unit (TU) working as part of the SELKaM network, pathways have been developed to ensure that we deliver the highest standard of care. With a new senior nursing leadership team comprising of a senior matron and a matron now in post we are looking to take our ED forward with a new workforce strategy taking place such as the GP streaming initiative.

We work as a team to deliver high quality emergency care to patients presenting with a broad spectrum of conditions within our new state of the art department which comprises a 6 bedded resuscitation room, 15 majors cubicles, a rapid assessment area, , CDU and minor injuries.

Main duties of the job

We are consistently on the top 10 well performing Trust when it comes to the 4-hour target.

Our ED offers an educationally focused environment. We are committed to developing our staff and have strong links with both Greenwich and Canterbury Christ Church Universities. You will also have the support of a Practice Development Nurse who will support your development alongside your team leader.

As a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse you will be expected to support and provide leadership to staff within the Emergency Department. Within this role you will have the responsibility for the day to day management of the department ensuring patients are managed effectively whilst meeting NHS Standards.

We are looking for highly motivated Emergency Department nurses who can demonstrate a kind and compassionate attitude. To work with us you will be flexible, enthusiastic and passionate about emergency care and have the relevant skills and experience to lead an effective and efficient Emergency Department.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email 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

Person specification

Skills

Essential criteria

Organisation and management skills. Competency in medication administration including IV drugs. IT skills including use of email and office packages. Ability to lead a team. Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality Ability to problem solve Competency in medication administration including IV drugs

Desirable criteria

Ability to appraise staff or willingness to learn

Knowledge/Experience

Essential criteria

Extensive experience within speciality Experience at band 6 level or equivalent Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit. Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct Extensive knowledge of speciality

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of budget management

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered Nurse Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience. Relevant specialist course.

Desirable criteria

Graduate

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