Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd

Staff Nurse Outpatients (across sites covering Canterbury and Ashford)

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Job summary

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Registered Staff Nurse to join our fast paced, dynamic Outpatients Department and Preoperative Assessment service at our Private Hospital in Canterbury.

Friendly and flexible candidate sought to work closely with our fantastic Nursing Team and Consultants to support patients who access our outpatient services. We offer consultant led clinics, minor surgery, clinical procedures and pre-operative assessment services across a wide range of specialities such as Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Orthopaedics and General Surgery.

You will have the opportunity to manage and work within a varied caseload in OPD services.

Interview Date: 2nd December 2024

Main duties of the job

Registered Nurse 1st Level
Evidence of continual professional development
Demonstrates a patient focus approach
Experience in a surgical/medical environment with a knowledge and understanding of surgical/medical procedures
Commitment to professional development.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Able to cope under pressure.
Committed to providing a quality clinical service

About us

Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd recognise and value all of their staff and are committed to developing a well-trained and flexible workforce. As an Investors in People accredited organisation, you can expect a generous holiday allowance, increasing with length of service, company contribution pension scheme, family and friends discounts on Physiotherapy and Health Screening services as well as uniform and free onsite parking.

Independent hospitals are dedicated to finding the very best staff. This means searching for the most enthusiastic and motivated staff who are passionate about delivering excellent care to patients.

Date posted

11 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£15.26 to £18.57 an hour Dependent upon qualifications and experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Annualised hours

Reference number

E0005-24-0067

Job locations

Spencer Private Hospitals Limited

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

Kent

CT1 3NG

Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd

Arundel Unit, William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road.

Ashford

Kent

TN24 0LZ

Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd

Arundel Unit, William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road.

Ashford

Kent

TN24 0LZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holders will be expected to work across all areas of Spencer Private hospitals within their role remit

To contribute to the maintenance of patient care standards and to assist with the implementation of changes to care delivery systems, methods and nursing practice in order to bring about improvements in the quality of care

To contribute to the development and implementation of nursing standards which reflect customer requirements and professional best practice

Carry out planned care for a group of patients without direct supervision providing individualised patient care

Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance within the team, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team

Assist and advise staff both registered and unregistered in the delivery of patient care

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records in line with professional standards

Have responsibility for the administration and custody of medicines in line with Spencer Private Hospitals (SPH) policy and professional standards

Assist in the maintenance of professional standards, highlighting to the line manager when standards are not seen to be met

Uphold the corporate values of SPH