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Nursing AssociateNHS

MAIDSTONE, ME14 5FT Permanent
Posted 13 August 2026 Closing date 31 October 2026
Bearsted Rail Station (1.2 miles, direct) Tenterden Town Rail Station (KESR) (16.0 miles, direct) Chequers Bus Station (1.6 miles, direct)

Job summary

Nursing Associate

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £26,500

Shift Times: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Sunday, covering days nights and weekends.

Are you a Nursing Associate passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate care and making a real difference to patients? Would you like to develop your clinical skills and broaden your experience within a supportive nursing team? Are you looking to join an organisation where your contribution is valued and you can continue to grow professionally?

KIMS Hospital has a fantastic opportunity for a strong and empathetic Nursing Associate to join our dedicated Surgical Nursing Team. As a nursing associate you will assist in the day to day running of a busy day case list for the whole of the patient journey from admission to discharge. You will be absolutely patient focused with collaborative approach to work and a proven desire to deliver healthcare at its very best.

The role will require shift rotation and is for 37.5 hours per week working 12.0 - 12.5 hour shifts covering days and nights Monday - Sunday on a rota basis.

Main duties of the job

Role Responsibilities include:

  • Assessing, planning and delivering care, based on individual patient and visitor needs
  • Demonstrating good clinical practice at all times and be accountable for own actions, working within the NMC Code of Conduct
  • Maintaining accurate records of patient care
  • Working within a team, supervising and directing junior staff
  • Demonstrating high standards of integrity and honesty, maintaining patient confidentiality

Job description

For more information regarding this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

About us

Why join KIMS Hospital:

At KIMS Hospital we support our staff in building a career, encouraging them 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, whilst developing new skills and strengthening existing ones.  Our benefits package includes the following:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Free Staff Car 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

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.

Whilst we make every effort to contact all candidates we often receive a high volume of applications. if you do not receive a reply within 1 working week, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Previous applicants need not apply.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email [email protected].

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