Registered Nurse - Surgical Wards
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Job summary
This role welcomes applications from newly qualified nurses as well as those with relevant experience
An exciting opportunity has arisen for registered nurses to join the Surgical Division at Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford.
We have vacancies on the following wards:
Rowan Ward is an acute 30 bedded ward offering care to elective and emergency patients for a range of surgical diagnoses and procedures relating to colorectal and general surgical requirements.
Cherry Ward is a 28 bedded ward offering care to emergency and elective orthopaedic patients, who require both surgical interventions as well as conservative management on lower and upper limbs.
Maple Ward is a 30 bedded ward which provides care to trauma and orthopaedic patients.
Are you looking to develop your career in caring for acute surgical patients, if the answer is yes, then we want you to apply. In return we will support and develop you to advance your skills and knowledge in this area of nursing. We are looking for hard working, caring and dedicated staff members to join our team.
Please indicate in your supporting statement which ward is your preference to work on.
This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing all aspects of patient care through the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
They will also be required to supervise junior staff and teach qualified and unqualified staff.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Details
Date posted
23 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,602 to £39,686 a year per annum inclusive of allowances
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
252-7491235
Job locations
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Employer details
Employer name
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Employer's website
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