Job summary
We are looking for a caring and flexible person to join our team on Marlowe. We have a full time, Band 4, Registered Nursing Associate vacancy covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

Our shifts are long days (07:30-20:00), Nights (19:30-08:00), Early (07:30-15:30) and Late (12:30-20:00).

We are committed to providing the highest quality care to our patients. We are looking for an individual who will contribute to this, who is eager to learn, has a kind and caring attitude towards patients and colleagues and can be a positive member of our team.

We have many exciting learning opportunities on Marlowe, you will learn how to care for patients with renal disease. Supporting patients throughout their journey from investigation, commencing treatment and undergoing dialysis or transplantation. Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease who have other medical or surgical issues and patients with Acute Kidney Injury.

Main duties of the job

• To work as a team member within the work environment carrying out assigned tasks involving the direct/indirect care of the patient in support of, and supervised by, a registered nurse
• Delivering high-quality, person-centered care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Monitoring patients' condition and health needs, including vital signs, pain assessment, and changes in behaviour.
• Administering medications and treatments as delegated by a RN.
• Assisting patients with activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
• Promoting patient comfort, dignity, and independence.
• Performing clinical procedures and assessments as delegated by an RN.
• Recognising and responding to changes in patients' condition, escalating concerns to an RN as needed

About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Details
Date posted: 04 November 2026
Closing date: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 344-5987KCH-A
Job locations: Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NG, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications and training

• Essential: NMC Registered Nursing Associate
• Essential: Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust
• Desirable: Experience as a band 4 in an acute hospital

Clinical skills and experience

• Essential: Patient focused approach
• Essential: Basic IT skills
• Essential: Well-developed verbal & written communication skills
• Essential: Ability to develop working relationships with others
• Essential: Time management / organisation skills
• Essential: Understanding of own limitations and seeks management support when appropriate
• Desirable: Experience in renal nursing

Governance

• Essential: Knowledge of the NMC Code Professional standards of Practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and Nursing Associates
• Essential: Understand the process of Incident Reporting

Personal/professional attributes

• Essential: Calm under pressure
• Essential: Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively

Employer details
Employer name: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: Apply through our website
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager Deborah Modley, deborah.modley@nhs.net, 01227783100

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.