Registered Nurses

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in the UK is seeking Registered Nurses for its Acute Stroke Unit at Kent and Canterbury Hospital. This role involves supporting the stroke patient pathway and ensuring high standards of care within a multidisciplinary team. Essential qualifications include a valid Registered Nurse qualification and strong spoken English. The Trust offers career development opportunities and supports a flexible working policy. Please apply online promptly as applications may close early.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Relocation policy available

Parking provided at Trust sites

Qualifications

• The candidate must have strong spoken English for customer-facing roles.
• Ability to work independently and support a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of the stroke patient pathway.
• Provide patient- and family-centred post-stroke information and education.
• Deliver effective patient care as a member of the nursing team.
• Maintain high standards of patient care in response to service needs.

Skills

Patient care

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Independence

Education

Valid Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Registered Nurse – Acute Stroke Unit

We are looking for Registered Nurses on Kingston Ward for the Acute Stroke unit at Kent and Canterbury Hospital, part of the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT).

Role responsibilities include:

• Support the coordination of the stroke patient pathway.
• Provide patient‑ and family‑centred post‑stroke information and education.
• Deliver effective patient care as a member of the nursing team across EKHUFT.
• Maintain high standards of patient care in response to service needs.

Career development opportunities:

• Grow within EKHUFT’s hospitals, community clinics and new medical school.
• Supported by a CPD framework and a flexible working policy.

Application details:

• Apply online only; the advert may close early, so apply promptly.
• Contact the Resourcing Team at 01227 866450 for assistance.
• Relocation policy available for eligible candidates; parking is provided at Trust sites.
• Standard Disclosure and Barring checks required. Tier 2 sponsorship is available for eligible roles above Band 5 (Skilled Worker Visa). Note: a certificate of sponsorship must be declared on the application.
• Complies with the Trust’s no‑smoking policy.

Essential requirements:

• Valid Registered Nurse qualification.
• Strong spoken English for customer‑facing roles.
• Ability to work independently and support a multidisciplinary team.