Job overview

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

Maidstone Hospital is part of Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust and is currently one of England's top performing Emergency Departments. We see in excess of 80,000 patients a year in our ED which comprises of a 5 bedded resuscitation room, 11 majors cubicles, a new 7 bedded rapid assessment area, clinical decision unit, designated paediatric unit and minor injuries. We are supported by GP streaming, SDEC and are now one of Kents designated Hyper Acute Stroke Unit.

We are looking to recruit Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurses into our ED at Maidstone Hospital. We welcome applications from experienced ED nurses who would like to join our friendly and supportive team. 

Our ED offers an educationally focused environment. We are committed to developing and supporting our staff at all levels with their career pathway and have strong links with both Greenwich and Canterbury Christ Church Universities. We have a Practice Development Team who will support your development alongside the senior nursing team which comprises of matrons and a lead matron. You will get to work in all areas of the department to enable you to further develop your clinical and leadership skills. With our career pathways we look to support our Band 7s development in their chosen field such as through Emergency Nurse Practitioner training or undertaking leadership courses. 

Main duties of the job

We are looking for experienced emergency department nurses who have experience at band 6 (or equivalent). Applicants will need to have experience of leading a shift and managing patient flow. As a Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse you will be expected to support and provide leadership to staff within the Emergency Department, acting as a positive role model for junior staff and able to deliver high quality patient care.

To work with us you will need to demonstrate a kind and compassionate attitude. You will be dynamic, motivated and hardworking, have excellent communication skills and are passionate about emergency care. 

There will be a requirement to work day and night shifts.

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