Senior Staff Nurse - Surgical

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Senior Staff Nurse – Surgical | Maidstone

Full Time Permanent | Competitive Salary in line with agenda for change.

Are you an experience registered nurse looking for the next step in your career?  Do you have a passion for patient care and staff development?

Due to the launch of new services and an increase in patient activity we have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Surgical Inpatient Team as a Senior Staff Nurse.  You will work 37.5 hours per week over 3 days. 

You will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, and will assess, plan and deliver excellent care based on individual patient needs.

This role is ideally suited to a registered nurse who is looking to take the next step in their career and has a desire to act as a mentor and promote a learning environment.

Role Responsibilities

As a Senior Staff Nurse you will:

  • Demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and be accountable for own actions, working within the NMC Code of Conduct
  • Work within a team, supervising and directing junior staff and deputising for Senior Staff as required.
  • When required, review the allocation of staff to the unit, adjusting the workforce to reflect activity and patient need.
  • Facilitate the training and development of staff in the ward or unit, and in other areas where appropriate.
  • Ensure that own professional development is maintained and enhanced.

Person Specification:

Essential

  • Be a qualified Nurse with current NMC PIN.
  • Have extensive post-registration clinical experience in the relevant specialty.
  • Have knowledge of clinical governance and its application.

Desirable

  • Hold a Post Graduate course in the relevant specialty.
  • Have experience working as a Registered Nurse on a surgical ward.
  • Have knowledge of BADS (British Association of Day Surgery).
  • Have a mentorship training and qualification.

KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent. We understand our staff are our biggest asset, supporting them in building careers and encouraging them to feel their worth and enjoy their time at work. Our One Team culture creates a working environment that offers you the time to care with an average patient ratio of 1 to 5.  

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Free Secure Staff Parking
  • Pension Scheme
  • Private Health Insurance
  • 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
  • Life Assurance
  • Annual Flu Vaccination
  • Free Eye Test
  • Flexible working and annualised hours contracts are available
  • Relocation packages and Sponsorship Visa’s available

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

Whilst we make every effort to contact all candidates we often receive a high volume of applications. if you do not receive a reply within 1 working week, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Previous applicants need not apply.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.   Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Posted 2nd May 2024

KIMS Hospital, Maidstone. Picture: www.matthewwalkerphotography.com

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