Registered Nurse-Cambridge M2 | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £32,073 - £39,043 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2026 |
| Location: | Ashford, TN24 0LZ |
| Company: | East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7934335/344-4335WHH |
Summary
We have a full time opportunity on Cambridge M2 Ward at the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford
We are looking for people who have a keen interest in this speciality. We are happy to take applications from newly qualified nurses or those from other healthcare environments and will support and help you develop to your full potential as a highly skilled and experienced nurse.
If you are newly qualified we will provide you with a structured preceptorship programme.
Cambridge M2 is a 19 bedded gastroenterology ward. You will have the opportunity to learn and develop your skills in dealing with patients with a variety of gastroenterology conditions and medical conditions, along with complex discharges. We are looking for hardworking, motivated nurses with a passion to learn and deliver excellent care to join our friendly team.
For further details/informal visits contact: Nicola Evans, Ward Manager, Cambridge M2 Ward, William Harvey Hospital, Tel 01233 616106.
We aim to provide safe and effective care that exceeds the expectations of our patients and the public and we are looking for excellent nurses who embrace our Trust values and care so that:-
• People feel cared for as individuals
• People feel safe, reassured and involved
• People feel that we are making a difference
• People feel teamwork, trust and respect sit at the heart of everything we do
Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance to junior nurses and healthcare assistants and foster collaborative partnerships with other disciplines. Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documented. Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standards, ensuring that any shortfall is brought to the attention of the line manager.
Ensure that all quality initiatives within the nursing environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times. Assist in the development of clinical protocols ensuring that these are reviewed in accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the Ward/Unit manager
Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements. Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency professionals.
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. 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.
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. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.
If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager
This advert closes on Thursday 7 May 2026