We are currently recruiting for a registered nurse to join our fantastic Inpatients department. Within the service(s), the Senior Staff Nurse (SSN) will be a member of the team, working within their scope of practice at all times under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and Consultant Surgeon(s) to provide care and support to patients undergoing outpatient and inpatient consultations and surgery.
Main duties of the job
* Be a positive role model for the service and to staff, and will be a patient advocate, ensuring a positive patient experience.
* Provide sound knowledge and support, including planning and delivering patient care and supporting treatment and aftercare as required by the role.
* Work within a governance framework and adhere to national/local regulatory requirements and clinical and professional standards.
* Maintain own clinical competency, ensuring evidence of continued learning and development relevant to the role.
* Provide support and supervision to junior staff as may be required.
* Report to the Clinical Nurse Specialist.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* First level registered nurse with supporting evidence of CPD and revalidation.
* Enhanced knowledge of wound care/tissue viability- or willingness to undertake training.
* Preoperative assessment experience- or willingness to undertake training.
* ILS training
* Proven ability to undertake multiple tasks under pressure.
* Excellent organisational planning and problem-solving skills, with a can-do attitude.
* Methodical & pays attention to detail.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong patient centered approach.
* Sound computer skills e.g., Microsoft office
* Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and ethics.
* Ability to work effectively within a team as well as be able to work autonomously.
* Experience of audit- or willingness to undertake learning.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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