We are currently recruiting a Senior Staff Nurse to support the ward/department manager/sister with professional leadership and operational management. You will provide clinical expertise in planning and implementing high standards of patient-focussed care, following hospital policies, guidelines, and protocols. Delivering advice and support for the Ward Team and assuming responsibility for the ward/department in the absence of the manger/sister.
This position is permanent and 30 hours a week, but full time would be considered.
About us
At Benenden Hospital we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our ultra-modern private hospital, which opened in 1907 and has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and have a beautiful setting in the middle of the Kent countryside.
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
- Provide outstanding nursing care and interventions to all patients accessing the service, ensuring all care areas are safe, fit for purpose and effectively maintained.
- Provide clinical, professional, and visible support to the Ward team and provide supervision and delegated line management to junior members of the team.
- Be responsible for the safe and effective day to day running of the Ward in the absence of the dept./ward manager/sister, ensuring all patient care areas and the ward environment is always safe.
- Support with the delivery of service provision in line with cost efficiency, planned activity and regulatory compliance with all policies, procedures & guidelines.
- Be a positive role model for staff and a patient advocate, ensuring a positive staff and patient experience.
- Provide support for ensuring all ward staff maintain competencies and training is achieved in accordance with all mandatory/statutory requirements.
- Be a Mentor for students and learners.
- Be a link nurse/assume responsibility for an area of practice (e.g. IP&C, Wound Care, Pain Management, H&S)
Skills and experience required
- First level Registered Nurse
- Significant post registration experience in relevant area/specialty
- ENB998 or equivalent
- 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
Benefits include
- Competitive salaries
- 27 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%
- Membership to Benenden Health which offers a wide range of benefits, discounts and activities
- Excellent Life Assurance benefit
- Free parking
- Subsidised eye tests
- 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 our application form.
Then please send this application form, and your most up to date CV to kentcareers@benenden.org.uk
Closing Date: 16th October
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.
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