KIMS Hospital

Registered Nurse - SMC - Outpatients

The closing date is 31 May 2026

Job summary

Staff Nurse – Outpatients

Contract: Permanent

Location: Sevenoaks Medical Centre, Sevenoaks

Salary: £30,400 - £34,000

Working Hours – 40 hours per week,

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.

Role Responsibilities include:

  • Demonstrating outstanding clinical practice at all times and be accountable for own actions
  • Working within a multi-disciplinary tea

    Main duties of the job

    • Be a Registered Nurse (RN RGN).
    • Post-registration clinical experience within an Outpatient Department (desirable)
    • To be patient focused, 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.
    • Mentorship training and qualification (desirable)
    • Proven ability to diffuse and solve challenging incidents (desirable)
    • Demonstrate knowledge of current nursing and clinical developments (desirable)

    About us

    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.

    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

    Details

    Date posted

    17 April 2026

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 5

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    3390

    Job locations

    Sevenoaks Medical Centre

    London Road

    Sevenoaks

    Kent

    TN13 2JD


    The Royal Tunbridge Wells Clinic

    2 Nevill Street

    Tunbridge Wells

    Kent

    TN2 5TT


    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

    • Be a Registered Nurse (RN RGN).

    Experience

    Essential

    • Post-registration clinical experience within an Outpatient Department (desirable)
    • To be patient focused, 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.
    • Mentorship training and qualification (desirable)
    • Proven ability to diffuse and solve challenging incidents (desirable)
    • Demonstrate knowledge of current nursing and clinical developments (desirable)
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Be a Registered Nurse (RN RGN).

    Experience

    Essential

    • Post-registration clinical experience within an Outpatient Department (desirable)
    • To be patient focused, 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.
    • Mentorship training and qualification (desirable)
    • Proven ability to diffuse and solve challenging incidents (desirable)
    • Demonstrate knowledge of current nursing and clinical developments (desirable)

    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

    Sevenoaks Medical Centre

    London Road

    Sevenoaks

    Kent

    TN13 2JD


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    KIMS Hospital

    Address

    Sevenoaks Medical Centre

    London Road

    Sevenoaks

    Kent

    TN13 2JD


    Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Registered Nurse - SMC - Outpatients

Diane Arthur

diane.arthur@kims.org.uk

Details

Date posted

17 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

3390

Job locations

Sevenoaks Medical Centre

London Road

Sevenoaks

Kent

TN13 2JD


The Royal Tunbridge Wells Clinic

2 Nevill Street

Tunbridge Wells

Kent

TN2 5TT


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