Senior Staff Nurse

Location Edinburgh
Job-type Permanent
Salary £32000 - £36000 per annum
Reference J344508
Date Published over 2 years ago
Senior Staff Nurse
Edinburgh

At TTM Healthcare we are proud to have partnered with one of the UK's leading private hospitals groups who specialise in a range of medical and surgical interventions. They offer treatment across a whole range of specialties including General Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery, Hernia Surgery and Orthopaedics. They have an available opportunity for a Registered Nurse to work in recovery in one of their hospital's based in Edinburgh. If you think the position is right for you, let's talk!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The overall responsibility within the hospital's surgical unit caring for patients pre and post-operative along with mentoring junior members of staff.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working alongside the Unit Manager on the ward you will be responsible for ensuring the right standard of care is provided to all patients at all time. Your responsibility will cover all aspects of acute patient care. As a Senior member of staff you will be in charge of the shifts and supervise all junior members of staff on the ward and also deputising for the Sisters and Nurse Managers in their absence. Part of your role will involve bed planning and ensuring that you have enough staff on the ward at all times to adequately care for all of the patients on the ward at all times. You will have an innate ability to quickly identify any issues or concerns and act accordingly. You will also participate in ward rounds and assist medical staff with clinical procedures when required.

THE REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible for the role, you will need to:

• NMC Registered
• Have 3+ years' experience of working in a surgical ward
• ALS training desired but not essential
• Have the ability work as part of a team and therefore be expected to be a good team leader and lead by example.
• Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure along with good communication and computer skills.

REWARDS:

You will enjoy the following benefits:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holiday
• Pension
• Free onsite car park
• Healthcare
• GP services
• Life Assurance
• Season Ticket Loan
• Eye Test
• Childcare Vouchers
• Gym Membership
• Continued professional development

DETAILS:

Location: Edinburgh
Job-Type: Permanent
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000

CONTACT:

Apply now for a call back to discuss the role in more detail


TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.