11 Oct
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Job description
Job overview
Ward 22 is 32 bedded Acute Geriatric / General Medicine Hospital
We work collaboratively with a range of specialties to facilitate clinical excellence and holistic care delivery with a multi-disciplinary approach.
Ward 22 has excellent medical cover, a designated Geriatric Consultant, a dedicated therapy team and a Discharge Co-coordinator.
All members of the team work together to ensure that top quality medical care is delivered and to facilitate effective discharge planning.
now we are recruited a dementia key worker for the ward
Main duties of the job
This Post requires a motivational and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about Elderly care .
This post also requires an individual who is able to manage patient flow effectively on the busy ward .
You must be flexible, approachable, motivated, and hardworking and be able to use your own initiative, whilst also having the ability to work under pressure
You will have the opportunity to to develop Management skills in this role, as you support junior nursing staff, while working alongside the Ward Manager to help develop the Team.
You will receive a comprehensive preceptorship program and will be encouraged in further development. We offer a supportive, exciting and challenging work environment and we are committed to the training and development of our staff.
On Ward 22 you will encounter patients that are frail, and will gain an understanding of how to assess and support elderly patients that are affected by confusion, delirium and even different stages of dementia, amongst other issues.
The ideal candidate will be expected to deliver the highest standards of care to patients and demonstrate an interest in falls prevention, dementia care,
nutrition and hydration and tissue viability. .
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 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)
Interview Date : TBC
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First level nursing registration and evidence of further study since qualification
- ENB998 (or equivalent) knowledge skill
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continuing education - diploma / degree level
- Advanced Life Support provider
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in acute hospital setting.
- Experience at Senior Staff Nurse Band 5 (or equivalent)
- IV drug therapy, IV cannulation & venepuncture skills
- Evidence of insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and NHS
- Expert clinician
Desirable criteria
- Experience of managing patients requiring Non Invasive Ventilation
- Experience of managing a patient with a Tracheostomy
Skills
Essential criteria
- Leadership skills
- Evidence of problem solving and decision making skills
Desirable criteria
- Computer / IT skills
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