Registered Nurse – Surgical Wards

Location: KIMS Hospital – Maidstone

Contract: 40 Hours Per Week Permanent

Salary: £30,400 – £34,500 per annum.

Do you believe every patient deserves time, dignity and truly personalised care? Do you want to be part of a hospital where your professional judgement is valued and your development supported? Would you thrive in an environment where patient ratios allow you to focus on quality care rather than just tasks?

As a registered staff nurse, you will work closely within a supportive multidisciplinary team, helping to deliver high-quality, safe and efficient surgical care. Our average patient ratio of 1:5 ensures you have the time to focus on what matters most — providing attentive, compassionate care and building meaningful patient relationships.

This is an exciting time to join KIMS Hospital. With the launch of new services and growing patient demand, you will have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and expanding surgical service, delivering exceptional care across the entire patient journey – from admission through to discharge.

This role is for 40 hours per week working 3 days per week between the hours of 07:00 – 20:30 or 20:00 – 07:30 Monday to Sunday.

See what our staff have to say about nursing at KIMS Hospital.

Role Responsibilities

As Registered Nurse you will:

• Always demonstrate good clinical practice and be accountable for own actions, working within the NMC code of conduct.
• Assess, plan, and deliver care, based on individual patient needs, across both inpatients and day surgery patients.
• Act as role model, promoting a learning environment.
• Maintain accurate records of patient care.
• Respect and ensure patient privacy and confidentiality.

Person Specification

Essential

• Be a qualified Adult Nurse with current NMC PIN
• 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

• Hold a Post Graduate course in the relevant specialty.
• Have experience in Medicine, surgery, orthopaedic or cardiac nursing.
• Have Knowledge of BADS (British Association of Day Surgery).

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

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 diane.arthur@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 9th March 2026