At Benenden Hospital we're very proud of our people, who work so hard to enable a safe, comfortable, patient-focused environment for those in our care.
We have a superb opportunity for a patient-centred Senior Staff Nurse to join our hospital as part of our Eye Unit. You’ll have a degree in healthcare with 5+ years equivalent experience and be able to foster a culture of professionalism and a positive working environment while demonstrating honesty, integrity and ethics in the workplace.
Your purpose will be to support the Eye Unit Manager with the provision of professional leadership and operational management, providing clinical expertise and advice in planning and implementing high standards of patient-focussed care while following hospital guidelines and protocols. You’ll assume responsibility for the department in the absence of the Manager and provide advice and support for the Eye Unit Team.
To be considered for this role, you should be able to evidence the following essential qualifications and skills:
First level Registered Nurse.
Significant post registration experience in relevant area/specialty.
Degree in Healthcare or 5+ years equivalent experience.
Previous experience or knowledge of coaching/managing in a coaching style or willingness to undertake training
ILS training or willingness to undertake training
Basic phlebotomy and ECG monitoring
Excellent organisational planning and problem-solving skills
Strong time management and prioritisation 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 Suite and web-based reporting systems
Foster a culture of professionalism and a positive working team environment
Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and ethics in the workplace
Ability to work under pressure and progress own workload, including whilst supervising/supporting others
For details of the benefits and rewards of working at Benenden Hospital, please visit the ‘Why work for us section’ on the careers page of our website.
If you require further information on this role, please contact Jane Styche on 01580 857423
Together, we work hard to maintain a safe, comfortable, patient-focused environment for the people in our care. Therefore, all our vacancies are subject to either a Standard or an Enhanced Disclosure Application as well as satisfactory reference checks. These procedures as well as a health check need to be completed before a new member of staff can join the hospital.
Then please send this application form, a recent CV, and your covering letter to kentcareers@benenden.org.uk.
Closing Date 10th July 2022
Please note that if a large number of applications are received this vacancy may close before the closing date without notice.
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