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.
£29,591.90 - £32,521.22 depending on experience and pro rata for part time
Permanent positions, full time and Part time contracts available
We have superb opportunities for patient-centered Staff Nurses to join our hospital as part of our inpatient team, working on the hospital wards. With full time and Part Time shift patterns available. You’ll need to be able to foster a culture of professionalism and a positive working environment while demonstrating honesty, integrity, and ethics in the workplace.
At Benenden we’re proud of our Outstanding CQC status and we want you to be too. You’ll be a valued member of the team, where we will encourage and support you to develop new skills and knowledge in a range of clinical skills, within multiple specialisms through our on-site training.
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 has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and ACSA accreditation for anaesthetics.
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 you:
You will play an integral part in the planning and implementing of outstanding patient care whilst acting as the patient’s advocate and always maintaining their dignity. You will take responsibility for ensuring that the care areas are safe, fit for purpose and effectively managed
Vital is the delivery of high standards of evidence-based care as is the maintenance of safe custody of all medications and controlled drugs.
You will assist with the post-operative care of patients where data should be accurately recorded on APAS and Endobase and other written notes. Furthermore, you will contribute to budgetary management and ward audits within the ward and the compilation of supporting written documentation.
Excellent interpersonal skills will be required to supervise junior members of the team and to mentor them to achieve their workplace competencies.
Qualifications and skills required:
First level Registered Nurse
Significant post registration experience
ILS training or willingness to undertake training
Basic Phlebotomy
Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Solid computer skills e.g. MS Office Suite and web-based reporting systems
Excellent organisational planning and problem-solving skills
Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%
Excellent Life Assurance benefit
Free parking
Subsidised eye tests
Free Flu vaccinations
Free tea and coffee
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.
Claire Coupe – 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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