Job Details
We are currently recruiting for a staff nurse to join our excellent Eye Unit in our CQC rated ‘Outstanding’ hospital in the heart of Kent. In this role you will c ontribute to and deliver organisational aspects of the development strategy and plan and implement high standards of care, following hospital guidelines and protocols, promoting a patient-focused approach to care.
We would also consider a Nursing Associate for this position on a salary range of £25,147 - £26,371 per annum
* The salary for a Newly Qualified Staff Nurse will be £28,407 for the first 12 months.
About us
At Benenden Hospital we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our ultra-modern private hospital, which has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and ACSA accreditation for anaesthetics.
Benenden Hospital offers excellent working conditions and facilities. We promote flexible working and a healthy work/life balance. We are committed to professional development and have excellent training and education facilities. We work hard to make sure that everyone at Benenden Hospital feels involved and shares our values and vision for the future.
About the role
- Where necessary plan and appropriately prepare and facilitate theatre lists.
- Accurately enter patient information on IT systems
- Ensure patient care areas are safe, fit for purpose and effectively maintained
- Maintain the safe custody of medications and controlled drugs.
- Supervise junior members of the team, including providing clinical supervision/act as a mentor
Skills and experience required
- First level Registered Nurse
- Ophthalmic Experience desirable though not essential.
- Willingness to undertake Ophthalmic training.
- To assist in Ophthalmic theatre procedures as scrub nurse or recovery nurse.
- ILS training or willingness to undertake training
- Excellent organisational planning and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills to build and support team working in a positive and challenging culture
- Strong patient-centred approach
- Sound computer skills
- Foster a culture of professionalism and a positive working team environment
- Demonstrate honesty, integrity and ethics in the workplace
Benefits include
- Competitive salaries
- 27 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%
- Membership to Benenden Health which offers a wide range of benefits, discounts and activities
- Excellent Life Assurance benefit
- Free parking
- Subsidised eye tests
- Free Flu vaccinations
- Subsidised on site Restaurant
“I love working at Benenden Hospital, it’s a beautiful location in the countryside”, “the whole organisation is supportive”, “it’s the team, the team are amazing”, “Benenden is a bit like a family”, “the whole atmosphere is brilliant”
These are just some of the reasons why more than 400 people work at Benenden Hospital which has a long history of caring since it was founded in 1907.
