We have opportunities currently available to join our staff nurse flexi-bank team. We are essentially looking for extra support in our Outpatients and pre assessment, ACU and Eye unit departments (please specify from the job references below which department is of most of interest to you). department including pre assessment. However in a Flexi-Bank Staff Nurse position you have the opportunity to work across multiple departments including Wards, Outpatients, the Eye Unit and ACU depending on where the requirements are. As part of your role you will plan and implement high standards of care, following Hospital guidelines and protocols, promoting a patient-focused approach to care This is a Bank contract, so shifts are based around the demand of the hospital and your availability.
2771 - Outpatients and pre assessment
2801 - ACU
2809 - Eye unit
About us
At Benenden Hospital we put patients are at the heart of everything we do. We attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our ultra-modern private hospital, which has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy.
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
- Act as the patient’s advocate, always maintaining their dignity
- Deliver high standards of evidence-based pre-procedure care for patients
- Plan and implement care of patients within the department
- Assist in pre and post-operative care of patients, ensuring that data is correctly recorded on Compucare and other relevant systems
- Supervise Junior members of the team including workplace competencies and mentoring
- Work within scope of professional practice at all times
Skills and experience required
- First level registered nurse
- Significant post registration experience in relevant speciality
- ILS training or willingness to undertake training
- Basic phlebotomy and ECG monitoring experience
- Excellent organisational planning and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to build and support team working in a positive and challenging culture
- Strong patient centred approach
- Sound computer skills e.g. MS Office and Compucare
- Foster a culture of professionalism and a positive working team environment
- Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and ethics in the workplace
- Ability to communicate with people of all ages and from different backgrounds
Benefits include
- Competitive hourly rates
- Free parking
- 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 the application form attaching your most up to date CV if you have one.
If you have any questions or difficulties please email kentcareers@benenden.org.uk
Please note this vacancy may close prior to the closing date without notice, If a sufficient number of applications are received
Claire Mansfield – Resourcing Officer will then be in touch to discuss further.
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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