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 post-registration clinical experience in day surgery.
- Experience
Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Experience
Patient orientated with a focus on continuous service improvement.
- Qualifications
Be a Registered Nurse.
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Medicine, surgery, orthopaedic or cardiac experience an advantage.
- Experience
Mentorship training and qualification.
- Qualifications
Post Graduate course in the relevant specialty.
Job summary
Ward Sister / Charge Nurse Day Surgery | KIMS Hospital Maidstone
Permanent Full Time | Starting Salary £36,000
Are you an experienced registered nurse looking to take your career to the next level?
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated registered nurse with excellent leadership skills to join our Day Surgery department as a Ward Sister.
As a Ward Sister you will be responsible for supporting the Lead Sister in the delivery of excellent patient care and service. You will assess, plan, and deliver care, based on individual patient needs.
This role is ideal for a registered nurse who is passionate about providing the best patient care and has a desire to take the next step in their career by leading and mentoring a team.
The role will require shift rotation and is for 40.00 hours per week working shifts between Monday and Saturday. Shifts will be between the hours of 07:00 - 20:00 dependent on the hospital requirement.
Main duties of the job
As a Ward Sister you will:
- Demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and be accountable for own actions.
- Work within a team, supervising and directing junior staff and deputising for Senior Staff as required.
- Support and act as role model for junior staff, promoting a learning environment.
- When required, review the allocation of staff to the ward, adjusting the workforce to reflect activity and patient need.
- Ensure that your own professional development is maintained and enhanced.
About us
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.
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.
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: 27 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 3442
- 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 Sister / Charge Nurse - Day Surgery with KIMS Hospital in Maidstone, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Charge nurse role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.
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