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.
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
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 the role
- 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
- Promote high quality clinical care and assist in the development of the cosmetic service
- Report to the Clinical Nurse Specialist, taking delegated responsibility in their absence
Skills and experience required
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First Level Registered Nurse with supporting evidence of CPD and Revalidation.
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Healthcare degree or equivalent.
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Enhanced knowledge and experience of working within surgical nursing environment.
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Evidence of enhanced knowledge of wound care/tissue viability – or willingness to undertake training.
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Preoperative Assessment experience – or willingness to undertake training.
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Phlebotomy/ECG skills.
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ILS training.
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Mentorship qualification.
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Proven ability to undertake multiple tasks under pressure.
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Excellent organisational planning and problem-solving skills, with a can-do attitude.
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Methodical & pays attention to detail.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Strong patient centred approach.
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Sound computer skills e.g. Microsoft Office.
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Demonstrate honesty, integrity and ethics.
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Ability to work effectively within a team as well as be able to work autonomously.
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Experience of Audit – or willingness to undertake learning.
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Benefits include
- Competitive salaries
- 27 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- 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.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete our application form.
Then please send this application form, and your most up to date CV to kentcareers@benenden.org.uk
Claire Mansfield – Resourcing Officer will then be in touch to discuss further.
Closing date: 3rd January
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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