Job overview

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

Are you enthusiastic, motivated, and interested in working within a new, state-of-the-art hospital? We would love to hear from you!

We currently have a fantastic opportunity to join the team on Hedgehog Ward, a friendly, supportive and welcoming unit. Our team is committed to providing high-quality care in a pro-active learning environment with continuous support from Paediatric Practice Educators and Specialist Nursing teams to help guide and develop your career.

What We Offer:

• A robust induction programme to help you settle into your role.
• Bespoke in-house training, including simulation (SIM) opportunities, to develop your clinical skills.
• Funding for external courses to further your education and career development.
• A supportive environment that places a strong emphasis on education and training, helping to uphold the Trust’s values and deliver gold-standard care.

Well-Being & Support:

• MTW is committed to your well-being offering dedicated services that are easily accessible.
• A variety of clubs and forums to suit every interest ensuring a balanced and fulfilling work-life environment.

If you're looking to work in a supportive team, expand your skills and grow within a state-of-the-art facility, we encourage you to apply. Join us in delivering exceptional care to children and their families!

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated paediatric nurse to join our team on Hedgehog Ward, a 23-bed General Paediatric Unit. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide exceptional care to children and their families in an inpatient setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver compassionate, effective and safe nursing care to children.
• Work collaboratively with a dynamic team of healthcare professionals.
• Support children and families through their healthcare journey.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance your skills.

Opportunities for Growth:

• Work across various paediatric services, including Inpatient Ward, Day Case & Ambulatory Units, and Paediatric Emergency Departments across two sites.
• Secondment opportunities to gain experience in different paediatric settings.

If you are a qualified paediatric nurse passionate about patient-centred care, we would love to hear from you!

Working for our organisation

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below