Registered Nurse - Surgical - Bank

Nursing 9999

Registered Nurse | KIMS Hospital Maidstone

Bank | £18.00 per hour plus winter pressures and unsociable hours enhancements

Are you a Registered Nurse with experience in surgical nursing? Would you like more time to care for your patients?  Are you looking for a flexible work life balance?

Due to the launch of new services and an increase in patient activity we have exciting opportunities for motivated and experienced Registered Nurses to join our Surgical and Outpatient Teams.  You will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, delivering excellent patient care in line with KIMS vision and strategy.

These roles are ideally suited to registered nurses who are completely patient focused, with a proven ability to provide healthcare at its best and would like to progress their career in a clinical environment that promotes staff development. 

This is a bank role and therefore a zero hours contract covering absence and fluctuating hospital volume.

Role Responsibilities include:

As a Registered Nurse you will:

  • Demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and be accountable for own actions, working within the NMC code of conduct.
  • Support team members and act as role model, promoting a learning environment
  • Maintain accurate records of patient care.
  • Respect and ensure patient privacy and confidentiality
  • Promote and initiate innovation and new ideas in methods of care delivery and effective use of resources, direct resource planning, ensuring maximum utilisation of skills and knowledge.

Person Specification:

Essential

  • Qualified Nurse with current NMC PIN
  • Post-registration clinical experience
  • Knowledge of clinical governance and its application
  • Evidence of continuous professional development and its application

Desirable

  • Post Graduate course in the relevant specialty
  • Experience in Day Surgery

KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent. We understand our staff are our biggest asset, supporting them in building careers and encouraging them to feel their worth and enjoy their time at work. Our One Team culture creates a working environment that offers you the time to care with an average patient ratio of 1 to 5.  

KIMS Hospital bank workers enjoy the following benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Free Secure Staff Parking
  • Pension Scheme
  • 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.

Whilst we make every effort to contact all candidates we often receive a high volume of applications. if you do not receive a reply within 1 working week, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Previous applicants need not apply.

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 28th April 2024

KIMS Hospital, Maidstone. Picture: www.matthewwalkerphotography.com

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