14 Nursing jobs in Canterbury

Community Nurse (Band 5) - Gravesend.

Job Title: Temporary Community Nurse (Band 5)

Location: Kent (flexible location within hospitals)

Band: Band 5

Contract Type : Temporary

Salary: 17.51 - 32.20 per hour - Daily Pay

Shifts: Days

About You:

Looking for a Community Nurse Role with flexibility and competitive pay?

Join Medacs Healthcare as a Community Nurse (RN) and provide exceptional care to patients in the Kent area!

As an experienced Registered Community Nurse (RGN) with more than 6 months post NMC registration experience you will be expected to deliver exceptional care to patients using services in the Kent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients across various departments.
• Provide constant monitoring, perform assessments, and administer medications.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Essential Qualifications:

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate:

• NMC registration.
• Full UK right to work.
• At least 2 years' post-graduate experience.
• 6 months' recent NHS experience (within the last 3 years).
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

Benefits of working with Medacs Healthcare:

• Competitive pay rates: 17.51 - 32.20.
• Flexible Working: Create a work-life balance with flexible shifts to suit your needs.
• First Access to Shifts: Secure shifts to suit you across multiple NHS trusts through Medacs Healthcare.
• 24/7 Support: Benefit from a dedicated consultant, revalidation support, and well-being resources.
• Development Opportunities: Access training and support packages to enhance your skills.

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the form below and attach a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Unfortunately, we cannot process applications for candidates who cannot provide evidence of a UK right to work.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Staff Nurse - Tracheostomy and Neurorehabilitation

Reference:  SN/ASHFORD/0

Pay Rate:  £42,919.50 per annum + £000 Welcome Bonus

We're recruiting a Staff Nurse on behalf of one of the UK’s largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare, in Ashford, Kent!  The service is a Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Centre that looks after adults with a brain injury or other neurological condition. Our clients are committed to helping every person they support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• £500 Welcome Bonus
• Paid NMC renewal
• A Learning Hub where you can benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• A Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials
• Monthly, quarterly and annual awards programmes, recognising those going above and beyond in their role
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 fo Nurses, Therapists & Doctors, 00 all other roles, by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of the qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with the group

What you'll be working:

• Our client is flexible, so you'll work a total 37.5 hours per week, on a rota basis.

What you'll be doing as a Staff Nurse:

• Acting as Primary Nurse, taking overall responsibility for the nursing input residents receive, through nursing assessments and care planning.
• Contributing towards MDT working, risk assessment management and a programme of on-going clinical improvement.
• Providing written nursing reports for a range of statutory and clinical review processes.
• Work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse or key worker for a defined group of patients.
• Work and act as a key member of the team, supporting each patient with achieving their planned outcomes.
• To ensure a comprehensive assessment is completed for the patients/residents/clients to ensure a comprehensive person-centered assessment is completed for their pathway and care plan.
• Take charge of a designated clinical area.
• Ensure all clinical documentation is of a high standard and patient notes are maintained and filed in the appropriate way.
• Provide a highly specialised range of clinical interventions and knowledge of evidence based models of practice relevant to the patients’/residents’ needs.
• Working autonomously with confidence and competence to provide a highly specialised and safe service to the patient.
• Adopt a flexible approach to hours of duty, in order to meet the needs of the service over a 24 hour period.

What you'll have:

• A current NMC Pin registration  
• A legal right to work in the UK
• Up to date experience/knowledge of Tracheostomy care essential
• Experience of working within a neurorehabilitation setting

Our client wants to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, they are a Disability Confident committed employer.

If this sounds like the role for you, apply to be a Staff Nurse in Ashford, Kent today!

* £5,000 Welc e Bonus ( ,000 upon starting and a further ,000 on completion of probation, terms apply)

• Office Based and Working from home!
• Monday–Friday schedule – Enjoy sociable hours, with no unsociable shifts
• Annual salary reviews + performance-based bonuses
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Comprehensive benefits – Private healthcare, pension scheme & free physiotherapy
• Less admin, more autonomy – Focus on meaningful assessments rather than endless paperwork
• RCN-accredited training & CPD opportunities to support your career growth.

• Conduct structured Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
• Assess how various health conditions and disabilities impact a claimant’s ability to carry out daily living and mobility activities.
• Engage with claimants via telephone, video, or face-to-face assessments to gather comprehensive medical information.
• Produce detailed, evidence-based medical reports that accurately reflect a claimant’s functional ability.
• Work within clinical guidelines and professional standards to ensure fairness and accuracy.

• Nurses (RGN, RNLD, RMN)
• Allied Health Professionals (Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Paramedics, Pharmacists).
• Strong communication, typing, and reporting skills are essential

A leading client of ours is looking for an Immunisation Nurse to join their team on a ad-hoc basis.

The role is ad-hoc supporting clinics throughout the year. Majority starting from September 2025.

Locations in Canterbury, Kent, Medway.

Hourly rate negotiable, you can go through your own ltd, umbrella or PAYE.

The role will be delivering Immunisations. Experience in all vaccines, mainly 'Hep B', 'MMR', 'Varicella', 'Pertussis', 'BCG and Mantoux Testing'

Essential:

• NMC Registered
• Must being an experienced Immunisation nurse with up to date certificates within the last 12 months.

Please don't hesitate in contacting us, and we would be more than happy to give you further details.

Please do get in touch, whether you are an OH Technician, OH Nurse, OHA, OH Manager, OH Physio or an OH Physician, as Gel Resourcing focuses on the recruitment of professionals, UK wide, with in the Occupational Health & Wellbeing markets.

Being a specialist OH agency has enabled us to become experts in these areas and to offer a quality service to our clients and candidates. Our reputation underlines this, and we have earned the trust and respect of those in the OH industry.

• Delivering care to a defined group of patients within a structured framework
• Planning and evaluating nursing care in collaboration with patients and families
• Monitoring wellbeing and progress through compassionate engagement
• Reviewing and updating care plans to reflect changes in patient needs

• Active NMC registration RMN 
• 6–12 months’ post-registration experience as an RMN  (including completion of preceptorship)

• Provide visible nursing leadership across the home
• Assess individual care needs and create responsive care plans
• Support staff training and promote best practice
• Collaborate with families, residents, and external professionals
• Drive improvements and contribute to a positive care culture

• Registered Nurse (with valid NMC pin)
• Background in residential care
• Experience with care planning and clinical documentation
• A confident, forward-thinking leader with a solution-focused mindset
• Passionate about empowering teams and residents through strong collaboration

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Join Nurseplus as a Registered Mental Health Nurse – Make a Difference Every Day

At Nurseplus, we’re not just about providing care — we’re about transforming lives. As a Registered Mental Health Nurse , you’ll play a vital role in supporting individuals during some of their most challenging times. Join us to deliver outstanding care, work flexibly around your life, and enhance your career with industry-leading training and support.

Why Choose Nurseplus?

• Flexible Work, Your Way : Choose shifts that fit your lifestyle using our easy-to-use Workwise app, whether it’s part-time, full-time, days, nights, or weekends.
• Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates : Earn between £22.41 to £41.47 per hour*, with the security of weekly pay.
• Make a Real Impact : Support a variety of clients across mental health settings, from managing acute episodes to providing therapeutic interventions and emotional well-being support.
• Free Industry-Leading Training : Grow your expertise with professional development opportunities, including specialised courses and free revalidation support.
• Revalidation Support : Free internal resources and support to keep your registration up to date.
• Blue Light Card : Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

What You’ll Do

As an RMN with Nurseplus, you’ll take on a dynamic role that allows you to make a real difference every day. Key responsibilities may include:

• Managing acute episodes and responding to mental health crises, de-escalating aggressive or high-risk behaviour.
• Offering therapeutic support such as one-to-one counselling, group therapy, or cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
• Developing and monitoring individualised care plans to support emotional and mental well-being.
• Advocating for patient rights, ensuring dignity and respect in every interaction.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive and compassionate care.
• Assessing and monitoring at-risk patients for signs of suicidal ideation or self-harm, intervening swiftly to ensure safety.

What We Need From You

• A current and unrestricted NMC registration.
• At least six months of UK-based paid experience.
• The right to work in the UK.
• A good standard of English and effective communication skills.
• Flexibility to travel as required.

About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn’t stop there – we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.

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Ad-hoc Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Our leading client is looking for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join their friendly and supportive team on a contract / ad-hoc basis.

Role:

• The role is ad-hoc , on sites in Dover
• Working with adults with minor illness, long terms conditions and complex health needs
• Competitive hourly rates of pay

Essential:

• Registered Nurse
• ANP / ACP qualification at master's level or an accredited ANP qualification

Please get in touch should you have any availability.

The successful individual will work as part of a team to deliver an exceptional OH service to our client and help bring success to the Company.

Please don't hesitate in contacting us at Gel Resourcing and we would be more than happy to give you further details.

Please do get in touch, whether you are an OH Technician, OH Nurse, OHA, OH Manager, OH Physio or an OH Physician, as Gel Resourcing focuses on the recruitment of professionals, UK wide, with in the Occupational Health & Wellbeing markets.

Being a specialist OH agency has enabled us to become experts in these areas and to offer a quality service to our clients and candidates. Our reputation underlines this, and we have earnt the trust and respect of those in the OH industry.

Feel free to pass this advert onto any colleagues who may be interested and suitable, we offer a referral bonus for any newly introduced candidates that successfully secure work via ourselves.

Locum Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) required within a Surgery to support the practice across ad-hoc day sessions.

Some of the ANP experienced required includes;

• Prescribing experience
• Successful diagnosis/treatment of illnesses
• Advanced assessment & diagnosis skills
• Acute care expertise
• Disease prevention and intervention
• Diabetes / nutrition education
• Qualified critical care nurse
• Venepuncture/blood sampling
• Spirometry reading

Ideally you will have previously worked as aLocum ANP / Advanced Nurse Practitioner in the past but this is not essential.