Job Description

Job overview

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

An opportunity has arisen for a well-motivated individual to join our Ward Team at Fordcombe Hospital near Tunbridge Wells.


We are part of the Wells Health Division and provide Private and NHS healthcare for a variety of patient pathways including Day Case surgery, Inpatient Surgery, Endoscopy and Pain.


You will have the opportunity to develop or enhance your skills in a wide range of specialities.

Main duties of the job

We require excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an interest in all specialities.


Previous surgical experience is desirable but not essential.


You will be monitoring patients undergoing procedures requiring sedation, general anaesthetic or local anaesthetics. You will be responsible for their care from admission to discharge and ensuring they are safely prepared for their surgery or intervention.

Working for our organisation

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

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And more,

additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below