Job Summary
We are looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our friendly, patient-focused team at Whitstable & Tankerton Hospital. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to make a meaningful difference every single day, this role is for you. Our inpatient unit is led by a supportive matron and powered by a multidisciplinary team of registered nurses, healthcare assistants, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation assistants, care management staff, pharmacists, and visiting medical officers. Together, we provide high-quality rehabilitation and compassionate end-of-life care for adults aged 18+.

Main Duties of the Job

• 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
• With the support of the Matron and Clinical Sisters, you will be responsible for maintaining clinical standards demonstrating leadership skills
• In the absence of senior staff, you need to have the confidence, knowledge and skills to take charge of the ward and the hospital
• 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
• 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

About Us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive, Excellent. We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

Details
Date posted: 06 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 846-8114318-TS

Job Responsibilities
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We can't wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications, training and experience - Essential

• You will have a Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification, or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience plus a diploma in nursing.
• You'll need to have recent experience of healthcare gained through education, work experience or previous employment. This role is ideal for a newly qualified graduate nurse
• You will be a registered health care professional with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Knowledge and skills - Essential

• Represent the Trust when talking to and working with patients, colleagues and visitors.
• You will understand where to signpost clients and families to alternative services to support behaviour change and improve health.
• You will have 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.

Knowledge and skills - Desirable

• have an awareness of developments within the NHS

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.

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.

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

Employer Contact Details
For questions about the job, contact: Joanne Sandwell, Band 6 RN, joanne.sandwell@nhs.net