About this role
Job summary
Bank Registered Nurse – Surgical Wards
Location: Maidstone
Hours: Flexible (bank shifts)
Pay: £23.00 per hour plus holiday pay.
Join a team where nursing really means patient care.
Are you looking for a better work-life balance, more meaningful one-to-one patient time, or the chance to expand your clinical skills in a supportive setting?
At KIMS Hospital, we carry out both day surgery, working to British association of day surgery (BADS) guidelines, and surgery requiring overnight stay. Our specialities include orthopaedics, gynaecology, ENT, cosmetic and bariatric surgery as well as general surgery and ophthalmology.
We’re growing our services and welcoming more patients through our doors, which means we’re now looking for experienced Registered Nurses to join our bank team on our Surgical Wards.
Whether you’re looking for extra hours or a more flexible way to work, you’ll be a vital part of our multidisciplinary team, supporting patients from admission through to discharge.
Main duties of the job
Delivering high-quality, individualised care – with the time to do it well. Assessing, planning, and implementing care based on patients' specific needs. Maintaining accurate care records and taking accountability for clinical decisions in line with NMC standards. Supporting junior staff and stepping in for senior nurses when needed. Continuously developing your own practice through learning and feedback.
About us
We’re Kent’s largest independent hospital and proud to do things differently. Here, patients are at the centre of everything — and our nurses are trusted to care, lead and thrive.
As a bank nurse, you’ll enjoy:
Competitive hourly rates + holiday pay Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle Free secure staff parking Access to our wellbeing hub Annual flu vaccination
KIMS Hospital is committed to equality and diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident employer.
Got questions?Diane would be happy to chat. Call her on 01622 237634 or email [email protected]
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Job description Job responsibilities
For more information regarding this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
You`re a Registered Adult Nurse with a current NMC PIN.
Desirable
A postgraduate course in your clinical specialty.
Experience Essential
You have post-registration experience in a clinical setting - ideally in surgery or orthopaedics. You`re confident communicating with patients, families, and teams. You value safety, empathy, and professional growth.
Desirable
Knowledge of BADS (British Association of Day Surgery) best practice.
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)