Medical Centre Nurse

Job Overview

Medical Centre Nurse – Kent College, Canterbury

Location:

Canterbury, Kent

Employment Type:

Part‑time (term time only)

Contract:

Permanent
Salary: £16,156 per annum (£37,796 FTE)

• Provide 24‑hour nursing care and support to pupils in an 8‑bedded medical centre.
• Deliver health care, treat minor injuries and illnesses, perform sickness assessments and manage medication.
• Create and manage care plans for pupils with long‑term conditions.
• Support general health and wellbeing, pastoral care and safeguarding activities.

• Valid nursing qualification and registration with the NMC.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a registered nurse in a similar setting.

The role averages 43 hours per fortnight (35 weeks per year) following this shift pattern:

• Week One
  :
  Wednesday & Thursday – 14:45 to 21:15, Saturday – 07:30 to 19:30, Sunday – on‑call 11:30 to 21:15.
• Week Two
  :
  Friday & Saturday – 14:45 to 21:15, Sunday – on‑call 07:30 to 21:00.

Applications must be received by 30th January 2026. We reserve the right to interview and appoint before this date if a suitable pool of candidates is available.

Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers share this commitment.

We value diversity and promote equality at all levels. We welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation and religion. Particular encouragement is given to applicants from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic groups.

Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the process for candidates with disabilities. Current Kent College redeployees will be given priority where applicable.

Applications must be submitted through Kent College’s online application system. Direct CVs or emails to the department will not be considered.