Trust ranked in country’s top ten places to work
Staff feedback has ranked Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) one of the top ten hospital trusts in the country – and the second best in the south east – to work for,…
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Final phase of community diagnostic centre complete
The final phase of the West Kent Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Hermitage Court close to Maidstone Hospital, opened its doors to patients this morning. The Hounsfield Unit houses CT, MRI and phlebotomy services and has been…
International staff share their experiences of working in the NHS
BBC South East featured international staff from Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) in a special news report on migration. Health Correspondent, Mark Norman spoke to Dr Chirollos Romani-Naguib, Chief Registrar, Joanne Cabiguen,…
Public sector staff recognised with Honorary Freedom of the Borough of Maidstone
Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) has awarded Honorary Freedom of the Borough to public sector staff to “give respect and thanks” for the help and support provided to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. At…
12 hip replacements in one day!
A Kent surgical hub becoming known for innovative approaches has performed an unprecedented 12 total hip replacements in a day, with a theatre team led by just one consultant. The Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre opened…
150,000 registered for patient portal
After going live just over a year ago, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust’s (MTW) patient portal – Patients Know Best (PKB) – now has more than 150,000 patients registered, helping users easily access…
Robot-assisted surgery reaches 100th patient milestone
Robot-assisted surgery started at Maidstone Hospital last year and the new service has already treated its 100th patient. Following the arrival of the robot at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) in September,…
First JAG-accredited ‘Train the Gastroscopy Trainers’ course
The Kent and Medway Endoscopy Training Hub has hosted the south east's first 'Train the Gastroscopy Trainers' course. Gastroscopy – a type of endoscopy – is a test to check inside the throat, oesophagus…
Intensive Care Unit recognised for high quality patient care
The Intensive Care Unit at Tunbridge Wells Hospital (part of Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust) has become the first in the country to gain accreditation under the international HU-CI and AENOR Certification of Good…
Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre hits new record for hip replacements
Surgical teams in the Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre (KMOC) completed their first High Intensity Theatre (HIT) list for hip replacements on 9 January, with Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Syed Ahmed performing seven operations…
Intensive Care Unit first in UK to receive international certification
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Tunbridge Wells Hospital has become the first in the UK to receive the prestigious HU-CI and AENOR Certification of Good Practices in Humanization of Intensive Care, setting a…
Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Maidstone Hospital
The work of staff at ‘one of the top performing trusts in the country’ was praised by Rachel Reeves MP, the Chancellor of the Exchequer during a visit to Maidstone Hospital on Tuesday 10…