Registered Nurse - Surgical Wards - Bank
Job Description
Bank Registered Nurse – Surgical Wards
Location: Maidstone
Hours: Flexible (bank shifts)
Pay: £23.00 per hour plus holiday pay.
Join a team where nursing really means patient care.
Are you looking for a better work-life balance, more meaningful one-to-one patient time, or the chance to expand your clinical skills in a supportive setting?
At KIMS Hospital, we carry out both day surgery, working to British association of day surgery (BADS) guidelines, and surgery requiring overnight stay. Our specialities include orthopaedics, gynaecology, ENT, cosmetic and bariatric surgery as well as general surgery and ophthalmology.
We’re growing our services and welcoming more patients through our doors, which means we’re now looking for experienced Registered Nurses to join our bank team on our Surgical Wards.
Whether you’re looking for extra hours or a more flexible way to work, you’ll be a vital part of our multidisciplinary team, supporting patients from admission through to discharge.
What you’ll be doing:
Delivering high-quality, individualised care – with the time to do it well.
Assessing, planning, and implementing care based on patients' specific needs.
Maintaining accurate care records and taking accountability for clinical decisions in line with NMC standards.
Supporting junior staff and stepping in for senior nurses when needed.
Continuously developing your own practice through learning and feedback.
What you’ll bring:
You’re a Registered Adult Nurse with a current NMC PIN.
You have post-registration experience in a clinical setting – ideally in surgery or orthopaedics.
You’re confident communicating with patients, families, and teams.
You value safety, empathy, and professional growth.
Bonus if you have:
A postgraduate course in your clinical specialty.
Knowledge of BADS (British Association of Day Surgery) best practice.
Why KIMS Hospital?
We’re Kent’s largest independent hospital and proud to do things differently. Here, patients are at the centre of everything — and our nurses are trusted to care, lead and thrive.
As a bank nurse, you’ll enjoy
Competitive hourly rates + holiday pay
Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle
Free secure staff parking
Access to our wellbeing hub
Annual flu vaccination
KIMS Hospital is committed to equality and diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident employer.
Got questions?
Diane would be happy to chat. Call her on 01622 237634 or email [email protected]
All roles are subject to proof of right to work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check. Learn more about DBS checks at: www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Posted 24th October 2026
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