Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Have demonstrable post registration experience
- Experience
Have knowledge of clinical governance and its application along with evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience
Be an expert in building relationships with the ability to easily engage with consultants, colleagues and patients
- Qualifications
Be a strong and empathetic Registered Nursing Associate
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
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
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 recruitment@kims.org.uk.
Details
- Date posted: 13 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 3473
- Job locations: K I M S Hospital Ltd, Newnham Court Way, Weavering, MAIDSTONE, Kent, ME14 5FT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Nursing Associate with KIMS Hospital in Maidstone, England. It is listed as a Nursing associate role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.
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