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Pre-Assessment Senior Staff Nurse (RGN)

The closing date is 06 May 2026

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Job summary

Pre Assessment Senior Staff Nurse Tunbridge Wells Hospital | Nursing | Permanent contract | Full time | Includes weekend work Up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week We're Britain's largest Healthcare Charity and we're serious about shaping the nation's health. Join us and we'll give you the greatest opportunities to fulfil your passion for nursing. You'll have the chance to grow your career while inspiring others to deliver the highest standards of patient care.

Main duties of the job

As a Pre -Assessment Senior Staff Nurse, you will: Lead by example and be an ambassador for the Nuffield Health way of caring Recognise talent and nurture junior colleagues, mentoring them to be the best they can be Use your excellent clinical skills and empathetic approach to meet each patient's needs Enjoy autonomy to make decisions that ensure excellent patient care Provide day-to-day supervision, including clinical supervision of junior nursing staff and students Contribute to scheduling and rotas, recruitment, induction, performance reviews and training deputise for the Clinical Lead in managing the department support and lead in the transformation project

About us

Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital. The Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital are recognised for their friendly atmosphere, clinical expertise, and high standards of care. Our purpose-built hospital has been established since 1968. With 40 en-suite bedrooms, a busy outpatients and pre-assessment departments. We also provide a diagnostic imaging service (MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Mammography and X-ray), pathology, paediatric unit, surgical recovery ward, cancer care unit, 3 state of the art operating theatres and physiotherapy services.

Details

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,000 to £45,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0097140

Job locations

Kingswood Road

Tunbridge Wells

TN2 4UL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Pre Assessment Senior Staff Nurse Tunbridge Wells Hospital | Nursing | Permanent contract | Full time | Includes weekend work Up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week We're Britain's largest Healthcare Charity and we're serious about shaping the nation's health. Join us and we'll give you the greatest opportunities to fulfil your passion for nursing. You'll have the chance to grow your career while inspiring others to deliver the highest standards of patient care. As a Senior Staff Nurse at our Tunbridge Wells, you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you hold the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC. As well as post-registration experience, you bring knowledge of mentoring and multi-specialty surgical procedures. Ideally, you hold qualifications in teaching and assessment, and management. As a Pre -Assessment Senior Staff Nurse, you will:

  • Lead by example and be an ambassador for the Nuffield Health way of caring
  • Recognise talent and nurture junior colleagues, mentoring them to be the best they can be
  • Use your excellent clinical skills and empathetic approach to meet each patient's needs
  • Enjoy autonomy to make decisions that ensure excellent patient care
  • Provide day-to-day supervision, including clinical supervision of junior nursing staff and students
  • Contribute to scheduling and rotas, recruitment, induction, performance reviews and training
  • deputise for the Clinical Lead in managing the department
  • support and lead in the transformation project
    • Key information about the role.
  • The position of Senior staff nurse is subject to experience
  • Previous Pre-Assessment experience is preferred otherwise recent surgical ward experience is key
  • 2 years minimum post RGN training is required
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital. The Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital are recognised for their friendly atmosphere, clinical expertise, and high standards of care. Our purpose-built hospital has been established since 1968. With 40 en-suite bedrooms, a busy outpatients and pre-assessment departments. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you. For further information on the role or to arrange an informal visit, please get in touch with Claire Connelly or Helen Lawton via 01892 531 111

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Pre Assessment Senior Staff Nurse Tunbridge Wells Hospital | Nursing | Permanent contract | Full time | Includes weekend work Up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week We're Britain's largest Healthcare Charity and we're serious about shaping the nation's health. Join us and we'll give you the greatest opportunities to fulfil your passion for nursing. You'll have the chance to grow your career while inspiring others to deliver the highest standards of patient care. As a Senior Staff Nurse at our Tunbridge Wells, you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you hold the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC. As well as post-registration experience, you bring knowledge of mentoring and multi-specialty surgical procedures. Ideally, you hold qualifications in teaching and assessment, and management. As a Pre -Assessment Senior Staff Nurse, you will:

  • Lead by example and be an ambassador for the Nuffield Health way of caring
  • Recognise talent and nurture junior colleagues, mentoring them to be the best they can be
  • Use your excellent clinical skills and empathetic approach to meet each patient's needs
  • Enjoy autonomy to make decisions that ensure excellent patient care
  • Provide day-to-day supervision, including clinical supervision of junior nursing staff and students
  • Contribute to scheduling and rotas, recruitment, induction, performance reviews and training
  • deputise for the Clinical Lead in managing the department
  • support and lead in the transformation project
    • Key information about the role.
  • The position of Senior staff nurse is subject to experience
  • Previous Pre-Assessment experience is preferred otherwise recent surgical ward experience is key
  • 2 years minimum post RGN training is required
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital. The Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital are recognised for their friendly atmosphere, clinical expertise, and high standards of care. Our purpose-built hospital has been established since 1968. With 40 en-suite bedrooms, a busy outpatients and pre-assessment departments. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you. For further information on the role or to arrange an informal visit, please get in touch with Claire Connelly or Helen Lawton via 01892 531 111

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • As a Senior Staff Nurse at our Tunbridge Wells, you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you hold the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC.

    Experience

    Essential

    • As well as post-registration experience, you bring knowledge of mentoring and multi-specialty surgical procedures. Ideally, you hold qualifications in teaching and assessment, and management.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • As a Senior Staff Nurse at our Tunbridge Wells, you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you hold the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC.

    Experience

    Essential

    • As well as post-registration experience, you bring knowledge of mentoring and multi-specialty surgical procedures. Ideally, you hold qualifications in teaching and assessment, and management.

    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).

    Additional information

    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

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Kingswood Road

    Tunbridge Wells

    TN2 4UL


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Kingswood Road

    Tunbridge Wells

    TN2 4UL


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Services

    peopleservices@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    08 April 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £40,000 to £45,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR0097140

    Job locations

    Kingswood Road

    Tunbridge Wells

    TN2 4UL


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