SACT Staff Nurse - Kent and Medway ICS Only | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a dedicated nurse to join their team at a treatment unit focused on oncological care. Successful candidates will be responsible for providing compassionate, individualized care to patients throughout their treatment pathways. The role requires SACT competence and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a supportive team. This position also involves preparing for potential transitions to a 6-day service as demands change, and flexibility in working arrangements is encouraged.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave plus public holidays

Membership in NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• You must be SACT competent to apply for this post.
• Ability to combine autonomy with teamwork.
• Expected to deliver high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Support the ward manager in running an effective ward.
• Provide individualized and compassionate care to patients.
• Aid in the transition to a 6-day service if necessary.

Skills

Highly motivated

Enthusiastic

Pro-active

SACT competent

Team working sensitivity

Job description

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

Charles Dickens is 16 chair treatment unit delivering SACT and supportive treatments to patients with oncological cancers.

Applicants should be highly motivated, enthusiastic and pro‑active. The post holder will work as part of the nursing team in supporting the ward manager to run an effective and safe ward. Charles Dickens treat patients throughout their treatment pathway providing individualised, compassionate and informed care.

Successful applicants should be prepared to support the transition to a 6 day service if future demands necessitate.

You should be able to combine autonomy with team working sensitivity and professionalism.

You will be expected to adopt a holistic, pro‑active and dynamic approach, being responsible for the delivery of a high standard of care and service to the patients. You will, in association with your colleagues, be required to support patients and their carers on all aspects of their care, be they newly diagnosed, or being treated with palliative intent.

You are required to be SACT competent to apply for this post.

For further information please contact Lisa Godsiff SACT Matron 07955 434082.

You are welcome to arrange an informal visit.

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 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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Benefits

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with an 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.

We’ve 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 & 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 has been agreed.

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 mtw‑[e-mail] 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.

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Dec 2025.