KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and we are recruiting.   We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Sevenoaks Medical Centre as a Staff Nurse. 

Our Sevenoaks Medical Centre team consists of Nurses, Care Support Workers, Radiographers, Physical Therapists and administrators to provide outpatient and diagnostic services to the local community, across to a full range of clinical specialties including orthopaedics, dermatology, urology, gynaecology, gastroenterology and more.

As a staff nurse at Sevenoaks Medical Centre you will be responsible for providing consistently high standards of care and support to our patients carrying out procedures including wound care and minor operations.

You will be a strong and empathetic Registered Nurse who has the ability to build a rapport with your patients in a short period of time, lead and implement change and engage with stakeholders at all levels.

This role is a part time role working 25 hours per week.  Shifts will be 07.30-20.30 between Monday and Friday.  Rotas are issued a month in advance.

Role Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate outstanding clinical practice and take responsibility for your own actions at all times
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team led by a supportive senior nursing team
• Plan, implement and deliver a holistic patient centred care to a group of patients
• Maintain accurate patient records utilising the most up to date evidenced based care and guidelines
• Work to develop a strong, effective team by developing the vision and strategy of “health care at its best”

Person Specification:

• Be a Registered Nurse (RN RGN).
• 1 years’ experience in an acute healthcare setting.
• Experience undertaking the following: wound care, phlebotomy, plastering, minor ops and gynae/urology procedures is desirable but training can be given to the right candidate.
• To be patient focussed, with a desire and proven ability to deliver healthcare at its best.
• Have knowledge of clinical governance and its application along with evidence of continuous professional development.
• To be confident in building relationships with the ability to easily engage with others including consultants, colleagues and patients.

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Free Secure 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
• Relocation packages available

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.

KIMS Hospital encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19, keeping both our patients and employees safe.

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 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 25th April 2024