Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Description

Our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant as a commitment towards our Armed Forces communities. The covenant's two principles are:-

The Armed Forces community should not face disadvantage compared to other citizens and should enjoy the same standard of, and access to, healthcare as that received by any other UK citizen in the area they live.

Veterans receive their healthcare from the NHS, and should receive priority treatment where it relates to a condition which results from their service in the Armed Forces, subject to clinical need.

We are Gold Award holders of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and are also a Veteran Aware accredited trust by the Veterans Health Care Alliance (VHCA). VCHA is a group of NHS providers who have agreed to be exemplars of the best care for, and support to, the Armed Forces community (be they regular, reserves, veterans, spouses or dependants).

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 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 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.

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 lots more.....