Staff Nurse- Acute Medical Unit

Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom

6/18/2025

We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our compassionate team on the Acute Medical Unit at both Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital as a Band 5 Staff Nurse on a permanent contract. We’re looking for motivated and dedicated individuals who are passionate about providing high-quality patient care and making a difference in the lives of those we care for.

The Acute Medical Unit is a 28-bedded unit that admits patients referred by their GPs and the Emergency Department. Here, patients benefit from rapid access to diagnostic services, with care plans quickly developed. Patients stay for up to 48 hours before being transferred to a specialty ward or discharged home. The Same Day Emergency Care Service also operates within AMU, ensuring comprehensive care for our patients.

If you’re eager to expand your knowledge across a wide range of medical conditions and pursue opportunities for professional development, this is the ideal role for you.

• Continue to uphold and enhance high standards of nursing care, reflecting the core values of nursing practice outlined in the ward philosophy
• Take responsibility for assessing care needs and developing, implementing, and evaluating individual care plans
• Foster a supportive and innovative learning environment for both untrained and qualified staff, contributing to the ongoing development of the ward
• Act as a clinical and professional team leader, guiding and supporting your colleagues within the ward area
  
  

Join us in delivering exceptional care and become an integral part of a dedicated, supportive team at both Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospital.

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 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 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
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anupriya Jose Job title: Ward Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01892 633052