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Registered Nurse (Newly Qualified)
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 29 day(s) ago
Reference: 2321720
Job summary
THIS VACANCY IS STRICTLY FOR NEWLY QUALIFIED NURSES WHO ARE DUE TO QUALIFY IN 2026. Only applicants who meet this eligibility requirement will be considered for this vacancy. Applications from nurses who have already qualified, or who are due to qualify after 2026, will not be considered and will be rejected.
Apply for a career with East Kent Hospitals and start your journey with our twelve-month Preceptorship Programme.
As a Newly Qualified Nurse, you will provide effective patient care whilst working as a member of the nursing team across the Trust. You will ensure the maintenance of high standards of patient care in response to service needs. In return, you will be supported through a Preceptorship Programme where you will learn the skills and knowledge required to build your nursing career for the future.
Main duties of the job
With guidance and support from experienced nurses, you will develop your confidence as an independent professional and launch your nursing career in one of England's largest acute trusts.
- Fully supported Preceptorship Programme
- Development opportunities supported by local universities
- Grow your career in one of the largest Trusts in the country
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country.
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.
If you are passionate about people, you're the perfect fit for us as a health professional.
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.
In return, we promise to give you all the opportunities and development we can, so you can enjoy a great career with us. We also offer a great reward package with fantastic discounts to enjoy whatever you are doing in your time off.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum (pro rata if applicable)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
344-NQ092026
Job locations
Dependent on Allocation
Canterbury/Ashford/Margate
CT1 3NG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Bachelor's Degree (or within final year of study)
- Registered with NMC or HCPC
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
- Basic IT Skills.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to develop working relationships with others.
- Time management and personal organisation skills.
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust.
- Delivery of evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrates patient focused approach.
Desirable
- Local nursing standards. National Patient Survey.
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice.
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development.
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Awareness and demonstration of NMC Code of Conduct.
- Upholds the Trust Values & professional behaviours.
- Supports the multidisciplinary working & build professional relationships.
Desirable
- Ability to apply emotional intelligence and resilience.
Other requirements
Essential
- Awareness of Clinical Governance
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Bachelor's Degree (or within final year of study)
- Registered with NMC or HCPC
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
- Basic IT Skills.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to develop working relationships with others.
- Time management and personal organisation skills.
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust.
- Delivery of evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrates patient focused approach.
Desirable
- Local nursing standards. National Patient Survey.
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice.
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development.
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Awareness and demonstration of NMC Code of Conduct.
- Upholds the Trust Values & professional behaviours.
- Supports the multidisciplinary working & build professional relationships.
Desirable
- Ability to apply emotional intelligence and resilience.
Other requirements
Essential
- Awareness of Clinical Governance
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dependent on Allocation
Canterbury/Ashford/Margate
CT1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dependent on Allocation
Canterbury/Ashford/Margate
CT1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)