About this role
Job summary
Registered Nurse – Surgical Wards & High Dependency Unit (HDU)
Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift Times: 07:00 – 20:30 or 20:00 - 07:30
Salary: £35,000–£39,000 per annum
Are you a passionate Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced acute clinical environment? Do you have the skills and confidence to care for patients requiring enhanced monitoring and specialist interventions? Would you like to develop your expertise across both a High Dependency Unit and surgical inpatient wards within a hospital committed to exceptional patient care?
At KIMS Hospital, we are looking for a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Surgical Wards and High Dependency Unit team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across two complementary clinical settings, supporting patients through their surgical journey, from enhanced monitoring and stabilisation to recovery and discharge.
Working closely with a multidisciplinary team of consultants, anaesthetists, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals, you will play a vital role in ensuring safe, effective care and excellent patient outcomes.
About the role
This varied role will give you the opportunity to use and develop your clinical ski
Main duties of the job
Deliver exceptional patient care: Undertake comprehensive assessments, develop individualised care plans and evaluate outcomes to ensure safe, compassionate and evidence-based nursing practice. Provide specialist HDU care: Monitor patients requiring enhanced clinical support, including NIV, arterial line monitoring, central venous access and vasopressor or titrated medication infusions. Deliver high-quality surgical nursing: Provide postoperative care, including pain management, wound and drain care, intravenous therapy, prevention of venous thromboembolism, mobilisation and discharge preparation. Recognise and respond to clinical deterioration: Interpret monitoring data, identify changes in patient condition and escalate concerns promptly using established clinical pathways. Work collaboratively to achieve excellent outcomes: Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives, maintain accurate clinical records, and contribute to patient safety, quality improvement and ongoing professional development.
About us
At KIMS Hospital, our people are our biggest asset. We want our colleagues to feel happy, valued and supported, both in and out of the workplace. We are committed to providing a benefits package that supports emotional, financial and physical wellbeing.
As part of our team, you will benefit from:
Competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience. 33 days' annual leave, plus additional time off for your birthday. Free secure staff parking at the hospital. Pension scheme to help you plan for the future. Private health insurance. Life assurance. Up to 40% off selected KIMS services. Employee Assistance Platform to support your wellbeing.
Joining KIMS means becoming part of a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional healthcare, where your contribution matters and your professional development is valued.
Ready to make a difference?
If you are a Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding opportunity to broaden your clinical experience, deliver outstanding care and make a real difference to patients across our Surgical Wards and HDU, we would love to hear from you.
Apply online today to take the next step in your nursing career with KIMS Hospital.
For an informal discussion or if you have any questions about the role, please contact Diane, Email [email protected] or Telephone: 01622 237634
KIMS Hospital is a Disability Confident empl
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information regarding this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Adult) with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and a nursing degree or equivalent.
Experience Essential
Relevant post-registration experience in an acute clinical setting, with the ability to deliver evidence-based care, recognise deterioration and manage changing clinical priorities. Demonstrable competence in HDU-related clinical skills, including non-invasive ventilation, arterial line management and central line care, with Step 2 or above CC3N competencies or an Intensive Care Course.
Desirable
Experience in HDU, ICU, recovery or acute surgical nursing, with experience of caring for patients requiring enhanced monitoring. Additional relevant skills or qualifications, such as cannulation and venepuncture, Advanced Life Support (ALS), or postgraduate study in critical care, acute care or surgical nursing.
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
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)