Staff Nurse - Trauma and Orthopaedics | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital in the UK seeks a dedicated Band 5 Registered Nurse for the Trauma and Orthopaedic Team. This role involves providing high standards of patient care, working on innovative wards that prioritize professional development. Ideal candidates will be compassionate and committed to evidence-based practice. Join us and contribute to exceptional healthcare standards while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave plus public holidays

Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in nursing, particularly in orthopaedics is preferable.
• Commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in the Trauma and Orthopaedic departments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure best practices.
• Contribute to maintaining health and safety standards within the ward.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment skills

Knowledge of orthopaedics

Adaptability to new environments

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Whether you are a newly qualified Staff Nurse or a Nurse with experience, we have an opportunity for you within our Trauma and Orthopaedic Departments.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust are proud to own two acute hospitals. Maidstone hospital, Kent’s home oncology centre, has a wide range of complex and routine surgical and medical services and has the latest in diagnostic facilities.

Tunbridge Wells Hospital is the first NHS Hospital in England to provide en-suite single rooms to all in-patients in ward environments. The hospital is seen nationally as an example of best practice in the design of patient-safe facilities and has attracted widespread international interest. It provides a range of complex and routine surgical and medical services and is a recognised Trauma Centre with state of the art facilities.

We are looking for dedicated and passionate Band 5 Registered Nurses to work with our Trauma and Orthopaedic Team at the Tunbridge Wells Hospital.

Ward 30 and 31 are Orthopaedic wards which admits patients for elective orthopaedic surgery such as total hip and total knee replacements but also admits trauma patients directly from the Emergency Department with fractures or joint infections. The ward also admits patients from the Orthopaedic and Fracture clinics.

This is an opportunity to work on either Ward 30 or Ward 31.

All our Orthopaedic wards are vibrant, modern, forward thinking departments which promote evidence based high standards of patient care. Professional development is paramount and all staff are encouraged to fulfil their potential with the full support from senior nursing teams and the Trusts practice development team.

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 offerspecialised 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 leaveplus 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

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 [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.

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: To be confirmed


This advert closes on Monday 18 Aug 2025