Registered Nurse - Surgical Wards and HDU
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SOC 2237 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 47% sure that is the right code. KIMS HOSPITAL LIMITED is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2237 (Other registered nursing professionals) · 47% match
- Likely 2233 (Registered specialist nurses) · 28% match
- Likely 2234 (Registered nurse practitioners) · 17% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2237 Other registered nursing professionals Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
2233 Registered specialist nurses Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
2234 Registered nurse practitioners Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Registered Nurse – Surgical Wards & High Dependency Unit (HDU)
Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift Times: 07:00 – 20:30 or 20:00 - 07:30
Salary: £35,000–£39,000 per annum
Are you a passionate Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced acute clinical environment? Do you have the skills and confidence to care for patients requiring enhanced monitoring and specialist interventions? Would you like to develop your expertise across both a High Dependency Unit and surgical inpatient wards within a hospital committed to exceptional patient care?
At KIMS Hospital, we are looking for a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Surgical Wards and High Dependency Unit team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across two complementary clinical settings, supporting patients through their surgical journey, from enhanced monitoring and stabilisation to recovery and discharge.
Working closely with a multidisciplinary team of consultants, anaesthetists, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals, you will play a vital role in ensuring safe, effective care and excellent patient outcomes.
About the role
This varied role will give you the opportunity to use and develop your clinical ski
Main duties of the job
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and a nursing degree or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-registration experience in an acute clinical setting, with the ability to deliver evidence-based care, recognise deterioration and manage changing clinical priorities.
- Demonstrable competence in HDU-related clinical skills, including non-invasive ventilation, arterial line management and central line care, with Step 2 or above CC3N competencies or an Intensive Care Course.
Desirable
- Experience in HDU, ICU, recovery or acute surgical nursing, with experience of caring for patients requiring enhanced monitoring.
- Additional relevant skills or qualifications, such as cannulation and venepuncture, Advanced Life Support (ALS), or postgraduate study in critical care, acute care or surgical nursing.
About the employer
At KIMS Hospital, our people are our biggest asset. We want our colleagues to feel happy, valued and supported, both in and out of the workplace. We are committed to providing a benefits package that supports emotional, financial and physical wellbeing.
As part of our team, you will benefit from:
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This role appears to be based at this CQC-rated location:
- KIMS Hospital
Kent
GoodRated Oct 2019
Matched from the job description. Source: Care Quality Commission.
Where this offer sits in the market
Other registered nursing professionals (SOC 2237) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~511k in sample- Middle half £33,748–47,112
- Median £39,260
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