About this role
Job summary
Registered Nurse Surgical Wards
Location:KIMS Hospital - Maidstone
Contract:40 Hours Per Week Permanent
Salary:£32,100 - £34,500 per annum.
Do you believe every patient deserves time, dignity and truly personalised care? Do you want to be part of a hospital where your professional judgement is valued and your development supported? Would you thrive in an environment where patient ratios allow you to focus on quality care rather than just tasks?
As a registered staff nurse, you will work closely within a supportive multidisciplinary team, helping to deliver high-quality, safe and efficient surgical care. Our average patient ratio of 1:5 ensures you have the time to focus on what matters most providing attentive, compassionate care and building meaningful patient relationships.
This is an exciting time to join KIMS Hospital. With the launch of new services and growing patient demand, you will have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and expanding surgical service, delivering exceptional care across the entire patient journey from admission through to discharge.
This role is for 40 hours per week working 3 days per week between the hours of 07:00 20:30 or 20:00 - 07:30 Monday to Sunday.
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Main duties of the job
Role Responsibilities
As Registered Nurse you will:
Always demonstrate good clinical practice and be accountable for own actions, working within the NMC code of conduct. Assess, plan, and deliver care, based on individual patient needs, across both inpatients and day surgery patients. Act as role model, promoting a learning environment. Maintain accurate records of patient care. Respect and ensure patient privacy and confidentiality.
About us
At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace. Thats why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing.
KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:
Competitive Salary Free Staff Parking Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday Life Assurance Annual Flu Vaccination Free Eye Test
At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or [email protected].
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information regarding this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Be a qualified Adult Nurse with current NMC PIN
Desirable
Hold a Post Graduate course in the relevant specialty.
Experience Essential
Have post-registration clinical experience. Be confident in building relationships with the ability to easily engage with others including consultants, colleagues and patients. Have knowledge of clinical governance and its application. Have good verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable
Have experience in Medicine, surgery, orthopaedic or cardiac nursing. Have Knowledge of BADS (British Association of Day Surgery).
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.
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 KIMS Hospital
Address K I M S Hospital Ltd
Newnham Court Way
Weavering
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 5FT
Employer's website https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)