SACT Staff Nurse | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the South East is seeking a highly motivated nurse for the Charles Dickens treatment unit, specializing in oncological care. The role requires proactivity and teamwork, ensuring high standards of service while supporting patients across their treatment journey. Flexibility in working hours is available to meet both staff and patient needs. Comprehensive benefits are included, and early application is advised as the deadline approaches.

Benefits

At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays

Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• Ability to combine autonomy with teamwork, sensitivity, and professionalism.
• Deliver high standards of care and service.
• Support patients and their carers throughout the treatment pathway.

Responsibilities

• Support the ward manager to run an effective and safe ward.
• Assist patients throughout their treatment pathway.
• Transition to a 6-day service if needed.

Skills

Highly motivated

Enthusiastic

Proactive

SACT competent

Job description

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

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

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

Please note that this role may attract a high volume of applications and may close earlier than the original deadline, so early submission is advised.

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

You will be expected to adopt a holistic, proactive, and dynamic approach, responsible for delivering high standards of care and service. In collaboration with colleagues, you will support patients and their carers across all aspects of care, whether they are newly diagnosed or receiving palliative treatment.

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

For further information, please contact Lisa Godsiff, SACT Matron, at 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 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 over 8,000 staff, we are proud to offer specialized cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, joined the Trust in October 2024. It specializes in planned care, offering two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organization. We are open to adjusting hours or exploring other flexible arrangements to meet your needs, the needs of our patients, and the Trust.

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.

All the details about this role are in the job description and person specification. Please review the criteria carefully and provide specific examples in your application demonstrating how you meet these requirements. Check your application for errors before submission.

Please note that appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level, which now includes checks against vulnerable adults and children.

All successful applicants will complete our corporate trust induction once a start date is agreed. Following this, you will attend the Trust’s 2-week induction programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs, and Paramedics. The programme is full-time, involves travel to both Trust sites, and includes supernumerary shifts, classroom sessions, and e-learning.

This advert closes on Monday, 28 July 2025.