Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative Senior Staff Nurse to join our existing ward and Day surgery unit at Rowley Hall Hospital. If you are ready to take on the next step in your nursing career, where you will gain leadership skills and enhance your clinical skills then this role is for you.
Main duties of the job
Demonstrate outstanding clinical practice at all times and to be accountable for own actions. Prioritise workloads and deliver high standards of care at all times. Assess, plan and evaluate care based on individual patient and family needs. Work alongside MDT to maximise effectiveness of service delivery. Continually seek to develop clinical skills and delivery of care to meet service users needs. Risk assessment and management, ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors, staff and colleagues. Clinically shift lead the department. Lead the department in the absence of the Ward Manager. Take on link roles ie: Infection prevention, ANTT, Health and safety and Audits. Support the ward manager in the running of the department. Support and act as a role model for Junior staff, encouraging a learning environment, assessing training needs and ensuring these are met.
About us
Ramsay Health Care was established in 1964 and has grown to become a global hospital group operating over 100 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and France. Ramsay Health Care is well-respected in the health care industry for operating quality private hospitals and for its excellent record in hospital management and patient care. These features help to attract leading health care practitioners to work in our facilities. Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a network of 33 acute hospitals. These provide a wide and comprehensive range of specialised and efficient clinical specialties from orthopaedics and general surgery, to cardiac surgery and Eye Surgery. Recognised by all major medical insurers, Ramsay offers fast, convenient, effective and high quality treatment for all patients, whether medically insured, self-pay, or from the increasing number referred by the NHS. Ramsay Health Care has launched a unique service for private patients, Premium Care. This is available to all patients using private medical insurance or funding their own treatment and aims to set the standard for private healthcare. It offers the highest standards of clinical care combined with superior hotel services and the flexibility of a personal service tailored to your needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Senior Staff Nurse An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative Senior Staff Nurse to join our existing ward and Day surgery unit at Rowley Hall Hospital. If you are ready to take on the next step in your nursing career, where you will gain leadership skills and enhance your clinical skills then this role is for you. Duties Include
1. Demonstrate outstanding clinical practice at all times and to be accountable for own actions.
2. Prioritise workloads and deliver high standards of care at all times.
3. Assess, plan and evaluate care based on individual patient and family needs.
4. Work alongside MDT to maximise effectiveness of service delivery.
5. Continually seek to develop clinical skills and delivery of care to meet service users needs.
6. Risk assessment and management, ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors, staff and colleagues.
7. Clinically shift lead the department.
8. Lead the department in the absence of the Ward Manager.
9. Take on link roles ie: Infection prevention, ANTT, Health and safety and Audits.
10. Support the ward manager in the running of the department.
11. Support and act as a role model for Junior staff, encouraging a learning environment, assessing training needs and ensuring these are met.
What you'll bring with you:
12. NMC Registered general Nurse
13. Surgical Nursing experience
14. Willingness to learn and grow in the role
15. Adheres to Ramsay Values
16. Excellent communication skills
17. Experience and confidence in effectively meeting compliance to the government framework.
18. Comprehensive understanding of legal and professional care/practice standards and evidence of ongoing professional development in nursing practice.
19. Ability to work effectively within a team.
Benefits
20. 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
21. Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
22. Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
23. Flexible shift patterns available where possible
24. Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023)
25. Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP
26. Life Assurance (Death in Service)
27. Free Training and Development via the Academy
28. Free Parking off site for workers
29. Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
30. Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal
31. Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal
32. The Blue Light Card Scheme
About us We're Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we're one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS. We're part of a global hospital group with over 50 years' experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
33. NMC Registration
Desirable
34. NMC Registration
Experience
Essential
35. Surgical Nursing experience
36. Willingness to learn and grow in the role
37. Adheres to Ramsay Values
38. Excellent communication skills
39. Experience and confidence in effectively meeting compliance to the government framework.
40. Comprehensive understanding of legal and professional care/practice standards and evidence of ongoing professional development in nursing practice.
41. Ability to work effectively within a team.