We are currently looking for a Staff Nurse to join us on a full time basis to provide safe and effective care to patients having procedures in our Day surgery Ambulatory Care Unit. We cater for endoscopy services and day cases including minor orthopaedics, plastics and veins.
We are seeking a registered nurse who has experience in endoscopy or is willing to learn. You will be fully supported in building and developing your skills in this department.
This really is an exciting opportunity to work in our JAG accredited, ultra modern hospital.
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 and ACSA accreditation for anaesthetics.
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
* Where necessary plan and appropriately prepare for and facilitate Day surgery theatre or Endoscopy lists.
* Assess and monitor patients within the procedure rooms, and recovery areas.
* Ensure patient care areas are safe, fit for purpose and effectively maintained.
* Maintain the safe custody of medications and controlled drugs.
* Accurately enter patient information on IT systems
* Supervise junior members of the team, including providing clinical supervision/act as a mentor.
Skills and experience required
* First level Registered Nurse/HCPC registered ODP
* Post registration education in a relevant speciality. Degree in Healthcare or 5+ years equivalent experience is desirable.
* Significant post registration experience - within endoscopy or minor day surgery cases is desirable
* ILS training or willingness to undertake training.
* Basic phlebotomy and ECG monitoring experience (desirable)
* 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, 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.
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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%
* 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.