Job summary

The post is designed to improve the care of older medical patients, particularly at the beginning of an episode of illness and improve the interface between Community Geriatrics and the Acute Trust in West Kent. It will provide 7.5 DPAs of geriatric medicine with 1 DPA allocated for out of hours GIM responsibilities and 1.5 SPAs, with the understanding that this will be reviewed as the successful candidate takes on educational supervision responsibilities, leadership or research.

The successful applicant will work as a team of Consultant Geriatricians, having the opportunity to work within the Acute Frailty Units and in-patient wards as both sites. As a department we operate a ward based system within the Medicine and Emergency Care Division, with a dedicated medical team on each ward. There would be the opportunity for outpatient work to support the acute frailty and post -discharge review of patients.

Main duties of the job

The Trust was formed in April 2000 by the merger of the Mid Kent Healthcare Trust and the Kent & Sussex Weald NHS Trust. It provides general hospital services to a population of approximately 460,000 in West Kent and North of East Sussex, and some specialist services to a considerably larger population.

The Trust's major hospitals are The Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury and The Maidstone Hospital in Kent's County Town. The Trust's Headquarters are at Maidstone Hospital. The Trust's Chairman is Dr Annette Doherty, the Chief Executive is Mr Miles Scott and the Medical Director Dr Sara Mumford. The Chief of Service for Medicine and Emergency Care is Dr Simon Webster. The Clinical Director for Acute & Geriatric Medicine is Dr Katy Davies. The Clinical Lead for Care of the Elderly is Dr Owen Ingram.

About us

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.Click here to hear what our staff say.Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:o Generous annual leave entitlemento Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

359-MSD8394190AMG

Job locations

Tunbridge Wells Hospital

Tonbridge Road

Pembury, Tunbridge Wells

TN2 4QJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.

As part of your induction, you will be required to attend face-to-face training sessions and/or complete e-learning modules relevant to your role. If you have previously worked for another NHS organisation before joining Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW), we can transfer eligible mandatory training records where appropriate, helping to avoid unnecessary duplication of learning.

Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. As part of your induction, you will be required to attend face-to-face training sessions and/or complete e-learning modules relevant to your role. If you have previously worked for another NHS organisation before joining Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW), we can transfer eligible mandatory training records where appropriate, helping to avoid unnecessary duplication of learning.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS (or equivalent)
• Registered with GMC
• MRCP or equivalent
• Entry on the GMC specialist register for Geriatrics via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
• Broad experience in Geriatric Medicine

Desirable

• Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
• Other degrees, e.g. BSc, MSc, MD, PhD
• A sub-specialist interest complementary to those of the current Consultant staff
• ALS Instructor

Audit/QIP

Essential

• Understand the principles of audit/quality improvement

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in audit projects

Research

Essential

• An understanding of general principles, scientific method and interpretation of literature

Desirable

• Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB BS (or equivalent) Registered with GMC MRCP or equivalent Entry on the GMC specialist register for Geriatrics via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) Broad experience in Geriatric Medicine Desirable Distinctions, scholarships, prizes Other degrees, e.g. BSc, MSc, MD, PhD A sub-specialist interest complementary to those of the current Consultant staff ALS Instructor Audit/QIP Essential Understand the principles of audit/quality improvement Desirable Evidence of participation in audit projects Research Essential An understanding of general principles, scientific method and interpretation of literature Desirable Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Tunbridge Wells Hospital

Tonbridge Road

Pembury, Tunbridge Wells

TN2 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Tunbridge Wells Hospital

Tonbridge Road

Pembury, Tunbridge Wells

TN2 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you passionate about making a difference and supporting clinical colleagues to deliver a high-quality service? We are seeking an Admin Officer to join our Sexual Health Team based at Maidstone Hospital to cover 12 months maternity leave. You will be responsible for providing positive customer service to patients and visitors, dealing with patient queries and supporting patients to access our service. You day will be varied covering reception and administration duties ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our service.

The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, with the added satisfaction of working for a service committed to the care and wellbeing of our patients.

Main duties of the job

The main role of the job will be to provide a reception service for the Sexual Health Clinic at the Maidstone Hospital.. You will need to have excellent communication, listening and computer skills to be able to provide an optimum level of customer service. You will be dealing with highly confidential and sensitive information every day, therefore a non-judgemental attitude and strong understanding of patient confidentiality is essential.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is one of the best performing hospital trusts in England. We are regularly in the top five for emergency department performance and offer some of the fastest access to cancer treatment in the country.

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 7,000 staff we provide specialist cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

We operate from three main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital, Tunbridge Wells Hospital and Fordcombe Hospital, and provide outpatient clinics across Kent and East Sussex.

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.

Click here to hear what our staff say.

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

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic individual within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Hospitals.

This is a locum consultant post, fixed term for 12 months in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital pending a substantive appointment. This post is in response to the expansion of maternity services and supporting our Urogynaecology services. The candidate will be expected to integrate within the team of existing Consultants and to provide a complete Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work at both sites of the Trust, providing emergency and on-call cover. We have a weekday hot week on call between 8 am and 6 pm.

About us

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, work-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.Click here to hear what our staff say.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

o Generous annual leave entitlemento Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

359-MSD8148429GYNAE-B

Job locations

Maidstone andTunbridge Wells Hospitals

Tonbridge Road

Tunbridge Wells

TN2 4QU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at EnhancedLevel. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.

As part of your induction, you will be required to attend face-to-face training sessions and/or complete e-learning modules relevant to your role. If you have previously worked for another NHS organisation before joining Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW), we can transfer eligible mandatory training records where appropriate, helping to avoid unnecessary duplication of learning.

Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at EnhancedLevel. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. As part of your induction, you will be required to attend face-to-face training sessions and/or complete e-learning modules relevant to your role. If you have previously worked for another NHS organisation before joining Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW), we can transfer eligible mandatory training records where appropriate, helping to avoid unnecessary duplication of learning.

Person Specification

Qualifications and skills

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification
• MBBS or equivalent
• Advanced Labour ward SITM or equivalent
• Entry on Specialist Register (CCT or entry expected within 6 months of interview date)
• At least one gynaecology or equivalent of the desirable criteria

Desirable

• ATSM IN benign Gynaecology
• ATSM in benign hysteroscopy
• Accredited Colposcopy
• ATSM in Urogynae

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of competence in gynaecological surgery for benign disease and emergency gynaecology surgery
• Evidence of competence in undertaking C-sections
• Evidence of competency in managing and treating emergency gynaecology cases
• Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
• Evidence of experience working within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• ALSO, PROMPT or MOET instructor
• Demonstrate ideas for research and innovative practice
• Experience of clinical governance
• Training in breaking bad news or equivalent training
• Clinical research in the fields of special interest
• Experience in Clinical Audit and Quality Improvement
• Willingness to contribute to the TOP service

Skills

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients both obstetrics and gynaecology
• Proven ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and display leadership

Desirable

• Management qualification
• Evidence of authorship of clinical guidelines at a local or national level.

Person Specification Qualifications and skills Essential Full GMC registration MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification MBBS or equivalent Advanced Labour ward SITM or equivalent Entry on Specialist Register (CCT or entry expected within 6 months of interview date) At least one gynaecology or equivalent of the desirable criteria Desirable ATSM IN benign Gynaecology ATSM in benign hysteroscopy Accredited Colposcopy ATSM in Urogynae Experience/Knowledge Essential Evidence of competence in gynaecological surgery for benign disease and emergency gynaecology surgery Evidence of competence in undertaking C-sections Evidence of competency in managing and treating emergency gynaecology cases Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients Evidence of experience working within a multidisciplinary team Desirable ALSO, PROMPT or MOET instructor Demonstrate ideas for research and innovative practice Experience of clinical governance Training in breaking bad news or equivalent training Clinical research in the fields of special interest Experience in Clinical Audit and Quality Improvement Willingness to contribute to the TOP service Skills Essential Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients both obstetrics and gynaecology Proven ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and display leadership Desirable Management qualification Evidence of authorship of clinical guidelines at a local or national level.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone andTunbridge Wells Hospitals

Tonbridge Road

Tunbridge Wells

TN2 4QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone andTunbridge Wells Hospitals

Tonbridge Road

Tunbridge Wells

TN2 4QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Chartwell Unit is an 8 Chair Chemotherapy unit delivering excellent care to haematology patients requiring SACT and supportive treatments throughout their treatment journey. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic SACT trained nurse who will work as part of the nursing team in supporting the unit manager to run an effective and safe unit.

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

You will be expected to adopt a holistic, pro-active and dynamic approach, being responsible for the delivery of a high standard of care and service to the patients. You will in association with your colleagues be required to support patients and their carers on all aspects of their care, be they newly diagnosed, or being treated with palliative intent.

You must be SACT trained to apply for this position. Non- SACT trained candidates will be considered at band 5.

Main duties of the job

MTW is an Acute Hospital Trust, which means that it provides a range of general hospital services from surgery and critical care, to emergency care and cancer services. We currently care for approximately 500,000 people in the Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells area. The Trust operates from two primary sites; our new state of the art Tunbridge Wells Hospital,

Maidstone Hospital is the home to the Kent Oncology Centre, one of the leading cancer treatment centres in the southeast. The cancer centre treats over 7,000 new patients a year from Kent and East Sussex, and was among the first nationally to benefit from a £4.7 million new treatment system that targets and treats tumours with pinpoint accuracy. The Centre is highly regarded for the excellent care it provides and for its work with major pharmaceutical companies in conducting vital research to support the development of new cancer treatments

We offer:

• Flexible working hours
• Ongoing academic and clinical professional development.

You are welcome to arrange an informal visit.

About us

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.

Click here to hear what our staff say.

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 employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below