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Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital-based health services to residents of Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, and surrounding areas such as Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, and parts of north-east Sussex. The Trust offers specialist services, including Oncology and Ophthalmology, across a wider region. Fordcombe Hospital, located near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024, focusing on planned care with two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day care beds, and diagnostic services such as X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy, alongside consultation and treatment rooms.
At MTW, we are committed to fostering a culture that allows staff to reach their full potential, offering career growth and development opportunities. We value the unique contributions of each employee in delivering the highest quality care to our patients. As a diverse employer, we actively welcome individuals from varied backgrounds and perspectives, believing that this diversity strengthens our organisation.
The NHS offers over 350 different career paths, with roles ranging from direct patient care to vital support services. The Trust provides flexible shift patterns and operates a successful Staff Bank for ad-hoc paid shifts. We also offer volunteer opportunities, and all vacancies are advertised on our website, where applications must be submitted online. In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees voted us the second most recommended NHS Trust in the South East.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults, and appropriate pre-employment checks are conducted on all recruits in order to comply with Safeguarding requirements.
As a user of the 'two ticks' symbol (positive about disabled people), we are committed to employing disabled people, and disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy they apply for will be invited to attend interview and considered on their skills and abilities. If you are shortlisted for interview, our invitation will ask you to let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, - please do ensure that you advise us if this is the case, as we are keen to facilitate your request and ensure that your interview with Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a positive experience.
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 which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
Neonatal Specialist Co-ordinator
Accepting applications until: 19-Oct-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 19-Oct-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Tunbridge Wells Hospital
- Address
- Tonbridge Road
- Town
- Pembury
- Postcode
- TN2 4QJ
- Major / Minor Region
- Kent
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Initially day hours until all roles phase in then internal rotation)
Salary
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 7)
Specialty
- Main area
- Neonatal
Job overview
Join Our Compassionate Neonatal Leadership Team!
Are you an experienced Neonatal Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity? We have a rare opening for dedicated professionals to join our forward-thinking, family-focused neonatal leadership team.
We are expanding our staff and creating new roles for supernumerary Coordinators in specialised areas.
In Phase 1, we are introducing positions for a Family Integrated Care and Family Experience Nurse, a Transitional Care Nurse, and a Discharge Coordinator and Safeguarding Nurse.
Phase 2 will see the addition of roles for a Risk and Governance Nurse and a Data and Audit Nurse. These positions include supernumerary in-charge shifts with protected time for specialised tasks.
Please note, our phase 2 positions will be interviewed at a later date. If you would like further information, please email [email protected]
Our 18-bed Local Neonatal Unit (LNU) within the Kent, Surrey, and Sussex Neonatal ODN provides care for babies born from 27 weeks gestation. With two intensive care, four high dependency, and twelve special care cots, our purpose-built unit supports an acute maternity service with approximately 5500-6000 deliveries per year. We are also very proud to have achieved Bliss Platinum status.
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Why Join Us?
In our innovative environment, you’ll be part of a team that’s pioneering new roles and approaches in neonatal care. These positions offer both clinical and leadership development opportunities, allowing for significant professional growth. You’ll work in a supportive culture, closely collaborating with our Neonatal Matron, Ward Manager, and a team of Band 7 specialist nurses to ensure the highest standards of care. By shaping and delivering exceptional care experiences for families during critical times, you’ll help us maintain our family-centered care ethos.
What We’re Looking For
We need highly motivated individuals with a passion for service development and a commitment to delivering excellent holistic care. Successful candidates will have exceptional communication skills, a drive for quality and service improvement, and strong clinical knowledge and leadership capabilities.
If you're ready to make a difference and be part of an outstanding team, we'd love to hear from you! Please refer to the enclosed USP poster for further details of each post. Contact us today to learn more about these exciting opportunities.
Hear first hand what our team have to say about working with us: MTW Children's Services (youtube.com)
Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of newborns and their families. Apply now and be a part of our journey to excellence in neonatal care!
Please detail the subspecialty you are applying for within your supporting statement.
Working for our organisation
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.
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 [email protected] 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)
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Post graduate qualified in neonatal speciality
- Resuscitation Council Neonatal Life Support
Desirable criteria
- leadership / management qualification
- Professional Nurse Advocate
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience as senior nurse
- Experience of managing a team
- Specialist knowledge in chosen application role
- Sound knowledge of recent government/professional documents
Desirable criteria
- Neonatal Network Experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- conflict management
- Report writing
- Evidence of expert neonatal clinical skills
- Ability to chair MDT meetings
- Excellent IT skills
- Excellent interpersonal and mentoring skills
Desirable criteria
- Presentation skills
- Participation in audit and research
Documents
- Co-ordinator - Discharge Co-ordinator and Safeguarding Nurse (PDF, 608.3KB)
- Co-ordinator Family Integrated Care and Patient Experience Nurse (PDF, 608.3KB)
- Co-ordinator and Transitional Care Link Nurse (PDF, 608.3KB)
- Neonatal Specialty Co-ordinator Roles (PDF, 39.1KB)
- Our Team (PDF, 44.3KB)
- Career on a page - Nursing (PDF, 159.0KB)
- Women and Children - Job Pack (PDF, 875.7KB)
- RN /RM/IEN Induction (PDF, 562.1KB)
- Staff Benefits (PDF, 58.1KB)
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lou Mair
- Job title
- Neonatal Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Please contact Lou for further information about any of the specialist roles in phase 1 or 2
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