Urgent Care Nurse

Urgent Care Nurse

Closing date: 04 May 2026

This position is open exclusively to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB), Medway Community Healthcare, and to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.

Main duties of the job

Urgent Care Services provide short term health, therapy and care support to help patients remain safely in their own homes. The service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, delivering responsive, person centred care across the community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing unplanned care, including end of life support, catheter care and urgent interventions that cannot wait until the following day.
• Supporting timely hospital discharge and enabling rehabilitation to maximise independence.
• Collaborating with East Kent Hospitals University Trust to develop a virtual ward, monitoring patients at home using digital tools, in partnership with consultants, specialist GPs and advanced practitioners.
• Working in integrated neighbourhood teams alongside GPs, mental health professionals, social workers and voluntary services to deliver joined up care.

Person Specification Qualifications, training and experience

• Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification, or equivalent knowledge plus a diploma in nursing.
• Registered health care professional with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Recent experience in healthcare through education, work experience or previous employment; ideally a newly qualified graduate nurse.
• Full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country; driving is required for the role.

Knowledge and skills

• Customer focused approach, providing the best possible experience for patients, clients and families.
• Proficiency in IT systems and databases used in clinical practice.
• Ability to signpost clients and families to alternative services to support behaviour change and improve health.
• Knowledge of up to date clinical practice, evidence based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks.
• Awareness of developments within the NHS (advantageous).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This information is only used during shortlisting and is not disclosed to interviewers unless you opt for the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. We collect this data to ensure we attract diversity among applicants and support equitable access to career opportunities.

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 per annum pro rata.