Neonatal Staff Nurse - Kent and Medway ICS Only
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4QJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
23 October 2026
4 days leftJob description
Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS The Neonatal Unit a...
Experience would be an advantage although we offer further opportunity for trainingand development, and actively support any continuing professional development you may wish to undertake.
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level.(Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
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 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 this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
We welcome and encourage applications from newly qualified undergraduate nurses who will be receiving their pin this year.
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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- 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 employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
- Blue Light card eligibility
- And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Qualification
Essential: - NMC registration or recent nursing graduate awaiting PIN.; - Evidence of a relevant post-registration professional development.
Desirable: - Diploma or equivalent, neonatal course; - Mentorship course/Qualified Practice Assessor
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current clinical evidence based practice
- Knowledge and understanding of current changes in the Acute and Social Services
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
- Knowledge of current professional issues relating to nursing
- Understanding of equal opportunities
- Understanding of patient confidentiality
- Experience as student/registered nurse
Desirable: - Experience of multi-disciplinary working; - High dependency nursing care of the sick infant; - In speciality may be advantageous
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work towards support and managing a case-load of patients including assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation, including providing health promotion and education to patients and carers
- Ability to organise and deliver a high standard of nursing care
- Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to liaise effectively with members of the Primary Health Care team and other agencies
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work
- Ability to act as a role model
- Computer skills
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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