Job Title: Senior Staff Nurse (RMN)
Location: York
Type: Permanent
Salary: £38,256.35 - £38,568.35 per annum
Job Summary
Sanctuary Personnel are seeking a Senior Staff Nurse to join our client's dedicated team in York. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care while prioritising patient safety. Additionally, they will oversee the day-to-day supervision of the nursing team.
Our Client's Mission:
- Our aim is to facilitate patients' recovery and well-being by providing exceptional care. We collaborate with leading experts to deliver the best treatment outcomes for every individual in our care.
Our Client's Purpose:
- We are committed to providing personalised specialist care to each patient, helping them regain their health and normal life as swiftly as possible through evidence-based treatments and tailored care pathways.
Our Client's Objectives:
- Treat each patient as a partner in their care.
- Continuously collect and analyse patient outcome data to drive improvement.
- Innovate and develop services for better patient outcomes.
- Foster collaborative teamwork and professional development.
Our Client's Values:
- Caring: Provide compassionate care with dignity and respect.
- Accountable: Benchmark and exceed national standards for patient care and workplace conditions.
- Collaborative: Work as a team to deliver the best patient care.
- Courageous: Embrace innovation and improvement.
- Determined: Fulfill commitments and exceed expectations.
Key Accountabilities
Clinical:
- Lead a multidisciplinary team, supporting a caseload of patients alongside allocated key nurses, co-worker HCAs, and MDT representatives.
- Manage an assigned lead area for the service, such as self-harm management and clinic room upkeep, in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Deliver evidence-based nursing care to patients and families, acting as a patient advocate and ensuring privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
- Promptly report any identified issues raised by patients or relatives.
- Maintain rigorous infection control measures and administer medications following local policies.
- Report significant nursing issues to the Clinical Manager and ensure adherence to clinical practice guidelines.
- Foster effective communication and relationships with hospital colleagues and consultants while upholding confidentiality standards.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Children Act.
Support:
- Supervise and manage nurses and HCAs, providing guidance and support.
- Engage in monthly clinical supervision and conduct supervision sessions for the nursing team.
- Participate in organisational meetings and functions as required.
- Uphold health and safety standards, ensuring the safety of colleagues, visitors, and patients.
- Report and address near-misses or non-compliances promptly.
Administrative:
- Document all nursing care provided in a timely and accurate manner.
- Conduct risk assessments and participate in Health & Safety audits as necessary.
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse
- Skills and knowledge up to date with current nursing practice
- Ability to plan care
- Ability to manage a personal caseload
- Understanding of on-going professional development requirements
- Good communication skills - Verbal & written
- Understanding of private medicine and the relevant legislative frameworks
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Practice & the role of the CQC
- Minimum of one year’s post registration experience
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic
- Self-motivated and Flexible
If you are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and meeting high standards, we encourage you to apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
