Registered Nurse - HDU
Nursing 3475Staff Nurse – Surgical HDU
Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone
Hours: Bank (Zero Hours)
Shifts: Days, Nights and Weekends
Hourly Rate: £26.00 per hour (plus holiday pay)
Are you an experienced Registered Adult Nurse with a background in Critical Care? Do you thrive in a patient-focused environment, committed to continuous service improvement? Are you eager to expand your skills and grow professionally in a supportive setting? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
As an HDU Staff Nurse at KIMS Hospital, you’ll work alongside our dedicated Ward Manager to provide exceptional care to surgical patients requiring Level 2 High Dependency Care, enhanced step-down care, and post-operative surgical care along elective pathways.
If you're a team player who can build trust, engage with colleagues at all levels, and contribute to the delivery of outstanding care, we would love to hear from you. Join us in making a meaningful difference in patients' lives while advancing your nursing career!
Apply today to become part of our passionate team at KIMS Hospital!
Role Responsibilities
As a Surgical Critical Care Nurse, you will:
- Assess, plan and deliver care, based on individual patient needs in conjunction with the Multi-disciplinary Team.
- Demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and be accountable for own actions.
- Work within a team, supervising and directing junior staff and deputising for Senior Staff as required.
- Participate in the training and development of staff to care for levels2 patients in the High dependency beds in the ward.
- Ensure that own professional development is maintained and enhanced by engaging in external support from the Kent Critical Care network and surrounding NHS Trust.
Person Specification
Essential
- Be a qualified Nurse with a Current NMC Registration.
- Have post-registration clinical experience in a Critical Care setting.
- Have evidence of your continuous professional development and its application.
Desirable
- Hold a post graduate qualification in Surgical Nursing or Critical care.
- Mentorship training and qualification
- Have post registration medicine, surgery, orthopaedic or cardiac experience.
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 bank workers enjoy the following benefits:
- Competitive Hourly Rate
- Free secure staff parking
- Employee Assistance Platform
- 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 recruitment@kims.org.uk.
Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Posted 22nd July 2026
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