We are seeking a registered nurse to join our outstanding private hospital working in our continence care department. Your role will be to provide evidence-based, safe, and effective care to all patients attending through the continence care service, and to provide clinical expertise and support to all patients, staff, and clinicians within this discipline. Contribute to and deliver Organisational Development aspects of the Development Strategy.
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 opened in 1907 and has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and have a beautiful setting in the middle of the Kent countryside.
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
- Undergo supervised training in all aspects of the continence care service
- Implement high standards of care for Continence Care, Urogynaecology and Urology patients
- Ensure all patient care & treatment areas and associated equipment is safe, always fit for purposed and effectively maintained
- Provide clinical and professional expertise relating to Continence Care, Urogynaecology and Urology, working in partnership with relevant Consultants,
including external networking
Skills and experience required
- First level Registered Nurse
- Post registration education in a relevant speciality, Degree in Healthcare, or 5+ years equivalent experience
- Willingness to undertake Urodynamic training
- ILS training or willingness to undertake training
- Excellent organisational planning and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to build and support team working in a positive and challenging culture
- Strong patient-centred approach
- Sound computer skills e.g. MS Office Suite and web-based reporting systems
- Foster a culture of professionalism and a positive working team environment
- Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and ethics in the workplace
Benefits include
- Competitive salaries
- 27 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%
- Membership to Benenden Health which offers a wide range of benefits, discounts and activities
- Excellent Life Assurance benefit
- Free parking
- Subsidised eye tests
- Free Flu vaccinations
- 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
Closing Date: 7th March
Please note this vacancy may close prior to the closing date without notice, If a sufficient number of applications are received
Claire Mansfield – Resourcing Officer will then be in touch to discuss further.
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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