Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 846-8114318-TS
- Employer
- Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital
- Town
- Whitstable
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata, per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/07/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 30/07/2026
Employer heading
Registered Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare. Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
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 24hour 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
Working for our organisation
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
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Detailed job description and main 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 [email protected], 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.
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Person specification
Qualifications, training and experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- have an awareness of developments within the NHS
Working environment
Essential criteria
- 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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joanne Sandwell
- Job title
- Band 6 RN
- Email address
- [email protected]
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