Registered Nurse - Day Surgery

Job description

Job responsibilities

Registered Nurse - Day Surgery | Maidstone, Kent

Permanent Full Time | Competitive salary in line with the Agenda for Change

Are you a qualified nurse who enjoys having the time to care for your patients?  Are you able build trust with your patients in a short period of time?

We have an exciting opportunity for a strong and empathetic registered nurse to join our Day Surgery team as a Staff Nurse. You will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, managing a busy day surgery list for the whole of the patient journey from admission to discharge.

This role is ideally suited to an NMC registered staff nurse with post registration clinical experience in Surgical Nursing who is passionate about delivering healthcare at its very best.

This role is a full-time permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week, over 3 days between Monday and Saturday.  Shifts will be 07:00 – 2000.

Role Responsibilities:

As a Registered Nurse you will:

• Assess, plan and deliver care, based on individual patient needs.
• Always demonstrate good clinical practice and be accountable for your 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.
• Ensure that own professional development is maintained and enhanced.

Person Specification:

Essential

• Be a qualified Adult Nurse with current NMC PIN.
• Have post-registration clinical experience.
• Have knowledge of clinical governance and its application.
• Be able to evidence of continuous professional development and its application.

Desirable

• Have a post graduate qualification in the relevant specialty.
• Have experience in Surgical Nursing.
• Have knowledge of BADS (British Association of Day Surgery)

KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent. We understand our staff are our biggest asset, supporting them in building their career their way.  We encourage our staff 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 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
• Flexible working and annualised hours contracts available
• Relocation packages and Sponsorship Visa’s 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.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Be a qualified Adult Nurse with current NMC PIN.

Desirable

• Have a post graduate qualification in the relevant specialty.

Experience

Essential

• Have post-registration clinical experience.
• Have knowledge of clinical governance and its application.
• Be able to evidence of continuous professional development and its application.

Desirable

• Have experience in Surgical Nursing.
• Have knowledge of BADS (British Association of Day Surgery)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

KIMS Hospital

Address

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

All UK

ME14 5FT

Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)