Registered Nurse - SMC - Outpatients

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)