Join our dedicated Ward team!
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Staff Nurse to join our Ward team within our private hospital. This role involves working a rota that is night shifts, providing exceptional patient care in a high-quality clinical environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for a caring professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
In this role, you will plan, deliver and evaluate high standards of nursing care, ensuring all practices align with hospital guidelines, protocols, and quality frameworks. You will champion a supportive, compassionate and patient-focused approach, contributing to a positive experience for every person who comes through our doors.
- Work within a supportive and friendly clinical environment.
- Opportunities for continued learning, development and progression.
- The chance to make a real difference in a hospital that prioritises quality care and patient experience.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality nursing care and want to work within a dedicated and forward‑thinking team, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of something exceptional.
About us
At Benenden Hospital we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our ultra-modern private hospital, which opened in 1907 and has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and have a beautiful setting in the middle of the Kent countryside.
Benenden Hospital offers excellent working conditions and facilities. We promote flexible working and a healthy work/life balance. We are committed to professional development and have excellent training and education facilities. We work hard to make sure that everyone at Benenden Hospital feels involved and shares our values and vision for the future.
About the role
What You'll Do
- Plan and implement high-quality, evidence-based care in line with hospital policies.
- Promote a patient-first approach, ensuring safety, dignity, comfort and respect at all times.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive clinical outcomes.
- Support and contribute to a culture of professionalism, integrity, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain accurate records and uphold robust documentation standards
- Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care across the night shifts
Skills and experience required
- First Level Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
- Significant post-registration experience within a relevant specialty.
- ILS training, or willingness to undertake this as part of professional development.
- Basic experience in phlebotomy and ECG monitoring.
- Excellent organisational, planning and problem‑solving
- Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and support effective team working in a positive, sometimes challenging environment.
- Demonstrable patient‑centred approach with a commitment to delivering the highest standards of care.
- Sound IT skills, including MS Office and web‑based reporting systems.
- A commitment to fostering a professional, collaborative and supportive team culture.
- Evidence of honesty, integrity and ethical practice in the workplace.
- Flexibility to work a rota incorporating night shifts
Benefits include
- Competitive salaries
- 27 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%
- Membership to Benenden Health which offers a wide range of benefits, discounts and activities
- Excellent Life Assurance benefit
- Free parking
- Subsidised eye tests
- Free Flu vaccinations
- Subsidised on site Restaurant
“I love working at Benenden Hospital, it’s a beautiful location in the countryside”, “the whole organisation is supportive”, “it’s the team, the team are amazing”, “Benenden is a bit like a family”, “the whole atmosphere is brilliant”
These are just some of the reasons why more than 400 people work at Benenden Hospital which has a long history of caring since it was founded in 1907.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete and submit our application form with your CV attached.
Closing Date: 7 August 2026
Please note this vacancy may close prior to the closing date without notice, if a sufficient number of applications are received
A member of the HR team will be in contact after the vacancy closes.
If you have further questions please email kentcareers@benenden.org.uk
Together, we work hard to maintain a safe, comfortable, patient-focused environment for the people in our care.
All our vacancies are therefore subject to either a Standard or an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as satisfactory reference checks. These procedures need to be completed before all new member of staff can join the hospital.
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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’re an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and walks of life. This includes people with disabilities, people from all gender identities, individuals from all ethnic backgrounds, and those who are neurodivergent.
We actively encourage applications from groups that may be under‑represented within our workforce.
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.