Job summary 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 Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 2979 Job locations Newnham Court Way Weavering Maidstone All UK ME14 5FT Job description Job responsibilities For more information regarding this role please see the attached job description and personal specification. Job description 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). 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). Additional information 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 Newnham Court Way Weavering Maidstone All UK ME14 5FT Employer's website https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)