Senior Registered Nurse - ITU

Your new company

Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality care in an ITU setting? Do you want to join a leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals and clinics? Do you want to work in a friendly and motivated team of staff with flexible shift patterns and excellent benefits? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!

Hays Healthcare is working with 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.
We are proud to be working with a Healthcare provider that has been recognised as one of the UK's top 5 best big companies to work for, as well as the top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector.

Your new role

As a Senior Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for ensuring that standards of patient care are consistently maintained at all times in accordance with agreed operational policies and procedures. You will also work to maintain and enhance the customer service and satisfaction of service users, and promote and safeguard the well-being and interests of all Patients, Employees and Consultants. You will act as an advocate to more junior members of the team and deputise for the Sister/ Charge Nurse when required.

This is a full-time, permanent role for 37.5 hours a week, covering a flexible shift pattern. The annual salary is up to £40,000 depending on experience.

Some of your Key Responsibilities will include:

• 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)
• Support the team to deliver care that helps improve the health of the individual and wider community
• Support the team in demonstrating compassion through effective relationships based on empathy, respect and dignity
• Develop own competence to deliver effective care and treatments through improving clinical/technical knowledge / skill, and expertise
• Communicate appropriately with others involved in the care of the patient
• Act as an effective role model for other members of staff
• Assist in the delivery of ward management
• Contribute to quality improvement
• Develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and self
• Promote best evidence based practice within own scope of practice
• Apply legislation, policies and procedures correctly
• Respect the patient's dignity, privacy, wishes and beliefs

What you'll need to succeed

• 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
• Awareness of NMC Code of Accountability
• Excellent clinical applied knowledge which is evidenced based and takes account of national best practice standards
• 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
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to cope under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing situations

What you'll get in return

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities
• …and much more!

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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