Description
At New Victoria Hospital, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment.
As part of Bupa, you'll join a globally trusted healthcare organisation dedicated to helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Staff Nurse to join our Inpatient Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering outstanding care while supporting and developing colleagues within a fast-paced surgical ward environment.
How You'll Help Us Make Health Happen
As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality nursing care while supporting the effective day-to-day management of the ward.
You will:
- Deliver safe, effective and compassionate care to a designated group of patients.
- Regularly take charge of the ward in the absence of the Sister/Manager.
- Participate in the Nurse in Charge rota and support hospital operations out of hours.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care using evidence-based practice.
- Supervise and support junior nursing staff, providing guidance and clinical expertise.
- Coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges, ensuring seamless patient journeys.
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure effective clinical handovers.
- Act as a clinical role model and promote best nursing practice across the team.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to service development projects.
- Work collaboratively with Consultants, multidisciplinary teams and other hospital departments to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
- Respond appropriately to emergency situations and support the management of deteriorating patients.
Key Skills / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with active NMC registration.
- Minimum of 2 years' post-registration surgical nursing experience.
- Demonstrable experience of leading teams and supporting colleagues in a clinical setting.
- Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload effectively.
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Formal teaching or mentoring qualification.
- Ability to coordinate and manage emergency situations.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
Desirable
- Immediate Life Support (ILS).
- Advanced Life Support (ALS).
- Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS).
- Leadership or management training.
- Experience mentoring pre-registration nursing students.
- Involvement in preceptorship programmes.
- Knowledge of current nursing developments and evidence-based practice.
Benefits
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days + bank holidays increasing with length of service
- In-house training for all staff
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Access to subsidised staff restaurant
- Interest free travel loan
- Private healthcare (T&Cs Apply)
- Bicycle Loan Scheme
- Retailer discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme