Are you a skilled Senior Staff Nurse eager to embark on a rewarding journey with a world-class healthcare leader that mirrors your career goals? If so, seize the opportunity to join a dynamic team and unlock new heights of professional fulfilment!
Sanctuary Personnel, a highly established Nursing recruitment agency is recruiting on behalf of a private world-class healthcare provider, that’s recognised as one of the globe’s leading hospitals with an outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission and proud recipients of the investors in people “Platinum Award”.
Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Staff Nurse to join a team in Westminster. As a Senior Staff Nurse within the Paediatric Neurorehabilitation and Complex Care Inpatient Ward, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the department runs smoothly. Your expertise in the field will be pivotal in guiding and mentoring junior nurses, utilising your extensive clinical knowledge to support them effectively. You'll also be prepared to take the lead in the absence of the Sister/Charge nurse, ensuring continuity of care.
The salary for this role is £42,500 - £51,059 per annum depending on experience.
Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Senior Staff Nurse:
- Provide clinical leadership and guidance to junior nursing staff.
- Mentor and train junior nurses, assisting in their professional development.
- Assess and prioritise patient care needs, ensuring high-quality and individualised care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Monitor patient progress and respond to changes in condition, adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Administer medications and treatments, adhering to established protocols and safety standards.
- Serve as a resource for nursing staff, providing expertise in clinical procedures and best practices.
- Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring smooth transitions of care.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including audits, data collection, and performance improvement projects.
- Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and self-care techniques.
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and comprehensively.
- Act as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, advocating for patient needs and preferences.
- Provide emotional support and comfort to patients and their families during challenging times.
- Collaborate with community resources and support services to facilitate continuity of care for patients.
Relevant Qualifications and Experience of the Senior Staff Nurse:
- Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Child Registered Nurse (RN Child / RSCN), accompanied by immediate paediatric life support certification.
- Previous experience in Paediatric Neurorehabilitation and managing complex care needs is essential.
- Familiarity with caring for tracheostomized patients is advantageous.
- Proficient understanding of Safeguarding issues is required.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching and mentoring others.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Extensive knowledge of clinical governance principles and experience in conducting audits.
- Experience in supervising and evaluating students, as well as the ability to lead shifts, is preferred.
What can our client offer a Senior Staff Nurse?
As a private hospital with a commitment to reinvesting profits, the facility provides tailored support and development. Additional benefits include:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Joining this team means becoming part of a leading healthcare provider with a rich history of over 50 years. Our client is committed to investing in the latest treatments, technology, and facilities to ensure they deliver the best possible care to our patients. If you aspire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and embark on a rewarding career path in a prestigious healthcare setting, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of this esteemed team.
