Registered Nurse - Pickwick Ward

Registered Nurse | Maidstone

Full Time Permanent | Competitive Salary depending on experience, in line with agenda for change.

Are you a Registered Nurse with experience in surgical nursing? Would you like more time to care for your patients with an average patient ratio of 1-5? Would you like to develop your skills in a modern and supportive environment?

Due to the launch of new services and an increase in patient activity we have exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Surgical Nursing Team. You will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary team and will manage a busy surgical list for both inpatients and day surgery for the whole patient journey from admission to discharge.

This role is for 37.5 hours per week working 3 days per week between the hours of 07:00 - 20:30 Monday to Sunday.

This role is ideally suited to an NMC registered nurse with post registration clinical experience who is passionate about delivering healthcare at its very best.

See what our staff have to say about nursing at KIMS Hospital.
Main duties of the job

Role Responsibilities

As Registered Nurse you will:
• Demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and be accountable for own actions, working within the NMC code of conduct.
• Assess, plan and deliver care, based on individual patient needs.
• 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. That's 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
Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this role please see the attached job description and personal 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) 1+75 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

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

All UK

ME14 5FT
Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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England
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