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Bank Registered Nurse –Surgical Wards

The closing date is 30 April 2026

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Job summary

Bank Registered Nurse –  Surgical Wards

Location: Maidstone

Hours: Flexible (bank shifts)

Pay: Competitive hourly rate plus holiday pay.

Join a team where nursing really means patient care.

Are you looking for a better work-life balance, more meaningful one-to-one patient time, or the chance to expand your clinical skills in a supportive setting?

At KIMS Hospital, we carry out both day surgery, working to British association of day surgery (BADS) guidelines, and surgery requiring overnight stay.  Our specialities include orthopaedics, gynaecology, ENT, cosmetic and bariatric surgery as well as general surgery and ophthalmology.  

We’re growing our services and welcoming more patients through our doors, which means we’re now looking for experienced Registered Nurses to join our bank team on our Surgical Wards.

Whether you’re looking for extra hours or a more flexible way to work, you’ll be a vital part of our multidisciplinary team, supporting patients from admission through to discharge.

Main duties of the job

What you’ll be doing:

  • Delivering high-quality, individualised care – with the time to do it well.
  • Assessing, planning, and implementing care based on patients' specific needs.
  • Maintaining accurate care records and taking accountability for clinical decisions in line with NMC standards.
  • Supporting junior staff and stepping in for senior nurses when needed.
  • Continuously developing your own practice through learning and feedback.

About us

Why KIMS Hospital?

We’re Kent’s largest independent hospital and proud to do things differently. Here, patients are at the centre of everything — and our nurses are trusted to care, lead and thrive.

As a bank nurse, you’ll enjoy:

  • Competitive hourly rates + holiday pay
  • Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle
  • Free secure staff parking
  • Access to our wellbeing hub
  • Annual flu vaccination

KIMS Hospital is committed to equality and diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident employer.

Got questions?Diane would be happy to chat. Call her on 01622 237634 or email diane.arthur@kims.org.uk

Details

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

3267-1

Job locations

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You`re a Registered Adult Nurse with a current NMC PIN.

Desirable

  • A postgraduate course in your clinical specialty.

Experience

Essential

  • You have post-registration experience in a clinical setting - ideally in surgery or orthopaedics.
  • You`re confident communicating with patients, families, and teams.
  • You value safety, empathy, and professional growth.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of BADS (British Association of Day Surgery) best practice.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You`re a Registered Adult Nurse with a current NMC PIN.

Desirable

  • A postgraduate course in your clinical specialty.

Experience

Essential

  • You have post-registration experience in a clinical setting - ideally in surgery or orthopaedics.
  • You`re confident communicating with patients, families, and teams.
  • You value safety, empathy, and professional growth.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of BADS (British Association of Day Surgery) best practice.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

KIMS Hospital

Address

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

KIMS Hospital

Address

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Bank Registered Nurse –Surgical Wards

Diane Arthur

diane.arthur@kims.org.uk

Details

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

3267-1

Job locations

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT


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