We are currently recruiting for a registered nurse to join our fantastic team in our Outpatients department. You will be required to plan and implement high standards of clinical care including delivering health promotion and discharge advice for patients, following hospital guidelines and protocols, and promote a patient-focused approach to care.
The Outpatient department has 31 rooms covering many specialities. The registered nurse role available is both interesting and varied within a large team offering plenty of support. The clinics are open Monday to Saturday offering a busy environment therefore the candidate will need to have good organisation and communication skills. Our patient centred approach ensures a positive and safe experience which is key when triaging patients coming out of clinic.
Procedures are carried out in the department such as dermatology minor surgery, patch tests, insertion of coils, venepuncture, ECG's etc.
We have specialists' nurses working within Outpatients department that we work closely with :
Pre-Assessment team that assesses the patients' medical, social and physical ability for fitness to undertake surgery linking in with a multi-disciplinary team.
Continence care - The gynaecology and urology clinics are supported by specialist nurses who provide pre and post operative care and offer support to patients. They carry out diagnostic tests such as urodynamics, flow rates, bladder scans etc..
* The salary for a Newly Qualified Staff Nurse will be £28,407 FTE for their first 12 months post qualified.
About us
At Benenden Hospital we put patients are 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
* Ensure patient care areas are safe, fit for purpose and effectively maintained
* Ensure patient information data is correctly recorded in the appropriate IT systems
* Maintain the safe custody of medications
* Give general supervision to junior members of the team, including providing clinical supervision/act as a mentor, being accountable for Outpatients in the absence of the Sister or Service Manager - Outpatients
Skills and experience required
* First level Registered Nurse preferably with some Outpatient experience
* ILS training or willingness to undertake training
* Basic phlebotomy and ECG monitoring experience or willingness to undertake trainin
* 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 Methodical in approach and pays attention to detail
* Flexible and adaptable
* Work well in a pressurised environment
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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.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete our application form and submit with your most updated CV attached.
If you have any questions or difficulties please email
Claire Mansfield, Resourcing Officer, will then be in touch to discuss further.
Closing Date: 24th September 2025
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