Registered Nurse - Wards - JR109894

Job description

Job responsibilities

WHO ARE WE?

We are Circle Health Group.

We are the number one independent provider of hospital services in this country, with more than 50 hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year.

We offer high quality, safe, accessible and affordable healthcare.

We want to be the most innovative and patient focused healthcare organisation.

WHO ARE YOU?

You make sure that standards of patient care are consistently applied and maintained.

You maintain and enhance customer service and satisfaction.

You promote and safeguard the wellbeing and interests of all patients, employees and visitors.

WHAT DO YOU DO?

Patient Care and Clinical Practice:

Deliver direct nursing care in line with patient care plans and clinical protocols.

Assess patient needs, prioritise care, and update care plans accordingly.

Monitor vital signs, recognise changes in condition, and escalate appropriately using clinical judgement.

Administer medications safely and effectively in accordance with hospital policies and the NMC Code.

Professional Accountability and Record Keeping:

Maintain accurate, legible, and timely nursing documentation, including assessments, care plans, and observations.

Ensure that all care provided complies with NMC standards, clinical governance requirements, and hospital policies.

Support infection prevention and control practices to maintain a safe clinical environment.

Communication and Compassionate Care:

Communicate effectively and empathetically with patients, families, and carers, providing information, reassurance, and emotional support.

Work closely with medical staff, allied health professionals, and other departments to coordinate patient care.

Participate in handovers, multidisciplinary meetings, and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.

Health Promotion and Patient Education:

Support patients in understanding their condition, treatments, and recovery processes.

Promote healthy lifestyles, medication adherence, and self-care through appropriate patient education.

Teamwork and Leadership:

Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide high-quality, safe, and efficient care.

Act as a mentor or preceptor for students and junior staff, sharing knowledge and encouraging professional growth.

Participate in training, supervision, and performance review processes.

Quality, Safety, and Continuous Improvement:

Identify and report incidents, safeguarding concerns, and potential risks in line with hospital procedures.

Take part in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and reflective practice to support clinical excellence.

Maintain professional development through ongoing education, mandatory training, and clinical skills updates.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE?

Essential:

Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.

Demonstrable experience working in a clinical healthcare setting.

Good understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and evidence-based practice.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Proficient in IT systems used for patient records, documentation, and care planning.

Desirable:

Previous experience in a relevant specialty (e.g., surgical, medical, outpatient, orthopaedics, critical care).

Mentorship or teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).

Evidence of CPD and additional clinical skills training.

Experience working in a private healthcare setting or knowledge of private patient pathways.

WHAT SORT OF PERSON ARE YOU?

You are a great communicator with different people at different levels.

You are an excellent judge and decision maker.

You are a highly effective problem solver.

You are proactive and driven to succeed.

You are punctual, committed and reliable.

You are flexible and adaptable.

WHAT ELSE?

This is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This is not exhaustive and may change due to future changes and developments.

You have to maintain your knowledge and conduct your duties responsibly with the guidance of the Health & Safety at Work Act.

You treat all patient information as confidential and would only breach confidence if you felt that a patient or member of staff was at risk of harm.

Health & Safety / Confidentiality

You must maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act. Ensuring appropriate measures are taken in respect of Health and Safety for staff, visitors and contractors.

In the course of their duties employees will have access to confidential material about patients, members of staff and Circle Health Group. On no account must information relating to identifiable patients be divulged to anyone other than authorised persons, for example, medical, nursing or other professional staff, as appropriate, who are concerned directly with the care, diagnosis and/or treatment of the patient. Similarly, no information of a personal or confidential nature concerning individual members of staff should be divulged to anyone without the proper authority. Failure to observe these rules will be regarded as serious misconduct, which could result in disciplinary action being taken including dismissal.

This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This job description is not an exhaustive document and may be subject to alteration in the light of future changes and developments.

Opportunities with Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work stylesand more.

Were passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience working in a clinical healthcare setting.
• Good understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient in IT systems used for patient records, documentation, and care planning.
• Previous experience in a relevant specialty desirable (e.g., surgical, medical, outpatient, orthopaedics, critical care).
• Previous experience in surgical wards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Circle Health Group

Address

Chelsfield Park Hospital

Bucks Cross Road

Orpington

Kent

BR6 7RG

Employer's website

https://www.circlehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)