Job Description Orthopaedic/Surgical Senior Staff Nurse | Inpatients | Band 6 | Havant | Full Time | mixed Shifts We are looking for a senior staff nurse or current band 6 who is a strong leader, highly motivated and has surgical experience. The senior nurse role requires working closely with the multi-professional team and must have excellent communications skills. At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion and our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business. We’re committed to looking after people, both patients and colleagues. Spire Portsmouth Hospitals has a long standing reputation for delivering high quality care. Our facilities are excellent and the hospital is staffed by highly skilled professionals. Duties And Responsibilities Be an active role model for nursing staff, encouraging effective working relationships and development of a cohesive team. Assisting the senior sister in the management of the ward ensuring high standards of care are maintained. You will support in assessing patient’s health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload. Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information. Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others. Promote best practice in health and safety and security. Assist in maintaining and developing services. Who We Are Looking For You will be a Registered Nurse. Be used to working in teams with minimum supervision. Experience of working in an acute environment. Competence across a range of skills, supported by professional and clinical knowledge acquired through state registration. A surgical background is desirable but we are happy to consider Nurses with an interest in developing their experience in this field. Benefits We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Free Bupa wellness screening Private medical insurance Life assurance Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group that has been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 40 years. We have 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Sherine Lowers on sherine.lowersspirehealthcare.com Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications