Registered Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hawkhurst; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Access to career pathways

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Nurse for an inpatient unit. The role focuses on holistic care for adults over 18, with responsibility for the ward when senior staff are absent.

The post involves 24-hour rotation and travel between community hospital sites. Successful candidates will have NMC registration and a Level 6 degree with a nursing diploma, plus recent healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration is required.
• Level 6 degree or equivalent qualification with a nursing diploma.
• Recent healthcare experience through education, work or prior employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care for a named group of patients under direction of senior staff.
• Maintain clinical standards with support from Matron and Clinical Sisters and demonstrate leadership.
• Take charge of the ward in the absence of senior staff.
• Participate in 24-hour internal rotation.
• Travel between community hospital sites to meet service needs.

Skills

IT systems and databases

Signposting to services

Clinical knowledge & evidence-basedpr

Understanding healthcare worker role

Education

Level 6 degree or equivalent + nursing diploma

Job description

Registered Nurse post on an inpatient unit run by Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, under a matron and clinical sisters. The role centres on holistic care for a named patient group and upholding clinical standards, with charge of the ward when senior staff are absent. The unit cares for adults over 18, mainly on rehabilitation and end-of-life palliative care, and includes 24-hour internal rotation and travel between community hospital sites. NMC registration is required, and no skilled worker visa sponsorship is offered.

What the job involves

• Provide holistic care for a named group of patients, under the direction of the Matron and Clinical Sisters
• Maintain clinical standards with support from the Matron and Clinical Sisters, demonstrating leadership
• Take charge of the ward and hospital in the absence of senior staff
• Take part in 24-hour internal rotation
• Travel to other community hospital sites to meet service needs
• Undertake other duties requested that are compatible with the grade of the post

Qualifications

• Level 6 degree or equivalent qualification, or equivalent knowledge from experience plus a diploma in nursing

Registration & licences

• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Experience

• Recent healthcare experience gained through education, work experience or previous employment

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to use IT systems and databases
• Ability to signpost clients and families to services that support behaviour change and better health
• Up-to-date clinical knowledge, applying evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks
• Understanding of the role and remit of a healthcare worker

Checks & eligibility

• Documentary evidence of right to work in the UK
• Full, valid UK driving licence, or full EU-issued licence not exchanged from a non-EU country

Other

• Ability to travel independently between sites

Nice to have

• Awareness of developments within the NHS

What’s offered

• Flexible working arrangements, discussed with applicants
• Access to KCHFT career pathways