Senior Registered Nurse - Wards [Sys-48708]

Job summary Senior Registered Nurse - WardsThe Mount Alvernia HospitalFull Time - PermanentSalary: up to £39,000 (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)The Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UKs 25 best big companies to work for and one of the 10 best companies to work for in the health and social care sector.We have an opportunity for a Senior Registered Nurse to join their team of staff in the Wards department.This is a full time role for hours a week.
The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.Applicants should meet the following criteria: Registered general nurse level 1/ Diploma / BSc in Nursing studies Evidence of relevant clinical professional development preferably evidenced by certification RN with valid NMC Registration Mentorship Qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent).
Awareness of NMC Code of Accountability.
Excellent clinical applied knowledge which is evidenced based Basic workload / shift management skills.
Understanding of workload and shift management.
Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems 18 months post registration experience.
Main duties of the job Duties of this role include:To ensure that standards of patient care are consistently maintained at all times in accordance with agreed operational policies and procedures.Working to maintain and enhance the customer service and satisfaction of service users.
To promote and safeguard the well-being and interests of all Patients, Employees and Consultants acting as an advocate to more junior members of the team.
Where appropriate to deputise for the Sister/ Charge Nurse and the lead on clinical shifts.To ensure the provision of individualised patient care, providing excellent standards of individual care.Act as an advocate for safeguarding patients; demonstrate courage to speak up when there are concerns about care.Conduct yourself professionally within the standard and framework provided by the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) Codes of professional Conduct and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
About us Salary & BenefitsCircle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with servicePrivate Pension SchemePrivate Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditionsFriends & Family Hospital DiscountsFamily Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption payLife insuranceOne paid charity/volunteer day per yearExtensive rewards and voluntary benefits including blue light cardFree wellbeing servicesHigh Value Employee Referral SchemeEmployee recognition programmesIndustry leading training and development opportunitiesand much more!
Job description Job responsibilities Senior RegisteredNurse WHO ARE WE?
We are Circle Health Group.
We are the number oneindependent provider of hospital services in this country, with more than 50hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year.
We offer high quality, safe,accessible and affordable healthcare.
We want to be the mostinnovative and patient focused healthcare organisation.
WHO ARE YOU?
You make sure that standards ofpatient care are consistently applied and maintained.
You maintain and enhancecustomer service and satisfaction.
You promote and safeguard thewellbeing and interests of all patients, employees and visitors.
WHAT DO YOU DO?
Support the team to delivercare that helps improve the health of the individual and wider community.
Support the team indemonstrating compassion through effective relationships based on empathy,respect and dignity.
Develop own competence todeliver effective care and treatments through improving clinical/technicalknowledge / skill, and expertise.
Communicate appropriately withothers involved in the care of the patient.
Take charge of the clinicalarea as required, ensuring effective operational management of clinical area ona 24-hour basis.
Comply with all relevantmandatory training WHAT DO YOU HAVE?
18 months post registration experience.
Experience working within ateam model of nursing.
Previous experience workingwithin the acute healthcare sector.
Experience of customer care, includinginteracting with challenging customers and situations.
Registered general nurse level1/ Diploma / BSc in Nursing studies.
Evidence of relevant clinicalprofessional development preferably evidenced by certification RN with validNMC Registration.
Mentorship Qualification (ENB998 or equivalent).
Awareness of NMC Code of Accountability.
Excellent clinical appliedknowledge which is evidenced based and takes account of national best practicestandards.
Understanding of workload andshift management.
WHAT SORT OF PERSON ARE YOU?
You are a great communicatorwith different people at different levels.
You are an excellent judge anddecision maker.
You are a highly effectiveproblem solver.
You are proactive and driven to succeed.
You are punctual, committed and reliable.
You are flexible and adaptable.
You are committed to lifelong learning.
WHAT ELSE?
This is intended as an outlineof the general areas of activity.
This is not exhaustive and may change due tofuture changes and developments.
You have to maintain yourknowledge and conduct your duties responsibly with the guidance of the Health& Safety at Work Act.
You treat all patientinformation as confidential and would only breach confidence if you felt that apatient or member of staff was at risk of harm.
Health & Safety / Confidentiality Youmust maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act.
Ensuring appropriatemeasures are taken in respect of Health and Safety for staff, visitors andcontractors.
Inthe course of their duties employees will have access to confidential materialabout patients, members of staff and Circle Health Group.
On no account mustinformation relating to identifiable patients be divulged to anyone other thanauthorised persons, for example, medical, nursing or other professional staff,as appropriate, who are concerned directly with the care, diagnosis and/ortreatment of the patient.
Similarly, no information of a personal orconfidential nature concerning individual members of staff should be divulgedto anyone without the proper authority.
Failure to observethese rules will be regarded as serious misconduct, which could result indisciplinary action being taken including dismissal.Thisjob description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity.This job description is not an exhaustive document and may be subject toalteration in the light of future changes and developments.Opportunities with Circle HealthGroupCircleHealth Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusiveopportunities for all our colleagues.
Our definition of diversity goes beyondthe established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive toattract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds,identities orexpressions, skills, work stylesand more.CircleHealth Group are proud to be a silver member of the Armed Forces Covenant, andwe welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces Community.
We are alsopart of The Valuable 500 and we pride ourselves in being a Disability ConfidentEmployer.Werepassionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow anddevelop professionally and personally.
Our principles and values guide ourcolleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative,brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of ourpurpose and culture.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered general nurse level 1/ Diploma / BSc in Nursing studies.
Mentorship Qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent).