Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Theatre Practitioner/ODP - Fordcombe - Staff Bank
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Job Opportunity for Registered Nurses and ODPs
Please note: This is a bank-only role and work is offered on an as-and-when-required basis, providing flexibility to suit a wide range of personal circumstances.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Registered Nurses and Operating Department Professionals (ODPs) to join our hospital in Fordcombe. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals with anaesthetic experience to work with our Theatre team at The Fordcombe Hospital. The role would involve working in a variety of specialist areas. Applicants must be a registered ODP or have a post registration nursing course in anaesthetics.
Please note that the Fordcombe Site is located in a rural area with limited access via public transport. You will need to ensure you are available to attend the time during the day and evenings. Access to a vehicle is advantageous.
Why Join Our Staff Bank?
- Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and diverse team that upholds the Trust’s core PRIDE values.
- Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic healthcare environment
- Cost of DBS and uniform covered by the Trust
- Weekly payroll
- Support with development and revalidation
- Online shift booking system
- Dedicated team to support with any queries
- Access to NHS Pension
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The Trust is consistently recognised for its positive workplace culture, ranked among the Top 10 NHS Employers in the UK in both the 2023 and 2024 NHS National Staff Surveys.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is proud to be ranked among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide, and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in both the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Surveys.
We are a large acute hospital trust based in South East England, providing high-quality general and specialist hospital services to around 600,000 residents across West Kent and East Sussex. Our dedicated and diverse workforce of over 8,000 staff also delivers specialist cancer services through the Kent Oncology Centre.
In October 2024, Fordcombe Hospital near Tunbridge Wells joined the Trust. This planned care facility offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, a full range of diagnostic services, and consultation and treatment suites.
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Our Staff Bank plays a vital role in supporting our services by providing flexible, skilled cover for temporary staffing needs across all specialties. It offers a rewarding and adaptable way to work, giving you the opportunity to broaden your experience, explore different specialties, and potentially move into a permanent role within the Trust.
Benefits Include
- Competitive pay
- Flexible, ‘as and when’ working patterns
- Free DBS check and uniform
- Priority access to shifts over agency staff
- Weekly payroll
- Support for ongoing development and revalidation
- Easy-to-use online shift booking system - Loop
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
- Blue light card eligibility
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Jane Wiseman
- Job title: Theatre Manager
- Email address: jane.wiseman@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01892 741137
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