The closing date is 22 March 2026
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata, per annum
Job summary
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
Our inpatient care and management is overseen by a matron, along with a team of registered nurses, healthcare assistants, physiotherapists, occupational therapists’ rehabilitation assistants, care management staff, a pharmacist and our visiting medical officers.
Community hospitals provide a range of comprehensive healthcare services for patients over the age of 18 and in some sites also outpatient services.
The units predominantly provide rehabilitation and end of life support for palliative patients and their families
Patients are referred to the ward either from the acute setting to allow a further period of rehabilitation and assessment or directly from home via their GP or local community nursing teams.
Main duties of the job
o Under the direction of the Matron and Clinical Sisters, you will be responsible and accountable for the holistic care of a named group of patients
o With the support of the Matron and Clinical Sisters, you will be responsible for maintaining clinical standards and demonstrating leadership skills
o In the absence of senior staff, you need to have the confidence, knowledge and skills to take charge of the ward and the hospital
o You will be expected to participate in 24-hour internal rotation and undertake other duties where requested which are compatible with the grading of the post
o You will be expected to move to other Community Hospital sites to cover the needs of the service, therefore a full driving licence is essential
Qualifications, training and experience
Essential
- Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification, or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience plus a diploma in nursing.
- Registered health care professional with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Recent experience of healthcare gained through education, work experience or previous employment.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- You will need to be able to be able to use IT systems and databases.
- Knowledge of up-to-date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks. You will fully understand the role and remit of a health care worker.
Desirable
- Having an awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage
Working environment
Essential
- A full, valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role. Should you require workplace adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to supporting you to meet the mobility requirements of the role wherever possible.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).