Careers in nursing and clinical support

As a nurse, you’ll be working in our modern and spacious Outpatient department or on our clean, modern wards.

Working as a nurse at Benenden Hospital

As a Nurse or Healthcare Support Worker at our hospital you’ll be working in our modern and spacious Outpatient department, in our Eye Unit or on our wards, which were opened after the hospital’s redevelopment in 2017.

The Outpatient department has 31 ultra-clean, spacious clinic rooms, which provide a relaxing and discreet environment for consultation and treatment. We’re proud of our generous staff to patient ratio, which allows the nursing staff to spend more time with their patients.

We have 32 beds in our stunning Garland and Bensan Wards for inpatients and day patients. These modern facilities have bright and spacious private bedrooms with an en-suite wet room.

Our expert Consultants are available and on hand to help with any queries and managers are always accessible, and the management structure is open and visible. If you have a question or problem, you can easily find someone to confidentially talk it through with.

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So, I had my interview back in February, but I didn't get my nursing PIN until September, so there's a long wait between getting the job and starting and everyone was fantastic. The staff were really, really, really helpful, keeping me up to date with how my application was progressing and also supporting me and getting my PIN and making sure that everything was sorted for the NMC register.

So, there's a great community here at Benenden Hospital. The staff love to get involved with things so it's a great environment to be in. I would recommend for any newly qualified clinical staff to work at Benenden hospital. It's such a supportive environment, there's plenty of staff who are really experienced and very, very happy to help and yeah, you can explore loads of different areas and find what works for you.

Current nursing and clinical support vacancies

Nursing Associate - Eye Unit

Nursing Associate £27,485 - £28,823.50 per annum

Full time, permanent

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Nursing Associate to join our specialist Eye Unit within a leading private hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a patient‑focused environment delivering high standards of care as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a forward‑thinking private hospital committed to delivering exceptional patient care, offering a supportive environment where your contribution is valued and your development encouraged.

Healthcare Support Worker - Wards - Nights

£24,397 - £25,767.50 per annum

Permanent Contract, Part time (22 hours)

We have a fantastic current opportunity for a Healthcare Support Worker to join us on a permanent, part time contract working 22 hours a week, on night shifts. The successful candidate will be assisting the registered nurses with the delivery of patient-centred care for our Inpatients on the ward.

Working with an experienced and friendly team, the role will be varied as you will undertake a wide range of routine procedures and practices under the supervision of senior staff.

What we are looking for

dedicated and patient-focused Healthcare Support Workers to join our clinical teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to support patients and clinical staff in a dynamic and rewarding healthcare environment. Clinical skills such as phlebotomy, catheter care, ECGs, and dressing changes would be desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Why join us?

Be part of a supportive and values-led team.
Access training and development opportunities.
Contribute to a culture of professionalism, safety, and continuous improvement.

Decontamination Services Technician

£24,937 - £25,767.50 per annum

Permanent Contract, Full time 37.5 hours

Are you passionate about patient safety and clinical excellence? Do you thrive in a team-focused environment where precision and professionalism are key? Benenden Hospital is looking for a dedicated Decontamination Services Technician to join our expert team.

We are currently recruiting for a Decontamination Services Technician to support clinical activity and excellence in patient safety by providing a controlled Decontamination Service for reusable medical devices at the hospital.

As a DS Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting clinical activity by ensuring reusable medical devices are safely and effectively reprocessed. Working within a controlled decontamination service, you’ll contribute directly to patient care and safety.

The role is permanent and full time and the working hours are 7am - 3pm or 11am - 7pm Monday to Saturday on rotation.

I have a question about working in nursing and clinical support at Benenden Hospital

What job roles in nursing are available at Benenden Hospital?

We have a range of job roles available for nursing staff:

Outpatients Sister/ Manager
Senior Staff Nurse
Staff Nurse
Nursing Associate
Student Nursing Associate
Healthcare Support Worker
Continence Care Nurse Specialist
Urodynamic assessment Continence Care Nurse

What qualifications are required to work in a nursing role?

Staff Nurse

You should be a first level Registered Nurse, preferably with some Outpatient experience.

Healthcare Support Worker role

You should be educated to GCSE level or have equivalent experience. You should have a relevant professional qualification: NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or other relevant health-related qualification). If you don’t have this qualification you must show a willingness to undertake it.

What training and development are on offer for nursing staff at Benenden Hospital?

Whatever your grade, we have excellent in-house coaching and training available to ensure that your clinical skills are kept up to date. We also offer a range of online IT training videos in the most popular software packages as well as help and guidance to use our patient appointments system.

Staff development is at the heart of Benenden Hospital and every employee is invited to take part in a career conversation with their manager and to create a career development plan.

We also provide excellent training for Nurse Associates and support our nurses if they wish to develop into a leadership role.

Applying for a position

We’re committed to providing good quality, compassionate care. Everyone who works with us plays an important role in supporting this, whether patient‑facing or not, and we value the experience, behaviours, and perspectives our people bring.

We want to understand why you want to work in a hospital environment and how your knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience align with the role you’re applying for, and how they support a caring and respectful culture. These qualities are best shown through your own experience rather than AI‑generated content. While AI tools may be used for general support, we ask that applications are written in your own words and reflect your true abilities and values.

Taking the time to complete your application carefully and honestly helps us understand your suitability for the role and ensures a fair, open, and values‑based recruitment process.

To apply for a position, please complete our online application form.

For general vacancy enquiries, please contact kentcareers@benenden.org.uk.