Overview

Registered Nurse - Outpatients
The Ridgeway Hospital                  
Full Time - Permanent
Salary: up to £32,175 plus benefits (depending on level of experience, training and qualification) 

The Ridgeway Hospital in Swindon is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. 

Circle Health Group has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our friendly and motivated team of staff. 

This is a full time role at 37.5 hours a week across flexible shift patterns to meet the needs to the team. Hours 07:45-15:45, 12:30-20:30, occasional Saturdays

Ridgeway Hospital is located just a short distance from the town of Swindon. It is close to beautiful countryside and the market town of Marlborough. The Hospital is close to junction 16 of the M4 and there are public transport links nearby. 

We are a busy department of 10 Consulting Rooms and a Minor Operations/Treatment Room. We take pride in being the front window of the Ridgeway. You will be joining the team in the advent of further improvements with an extension and will assist in the growing of the Outpatient business. 

Working at The Ridgeway Hospital has many benefits, as well as free parking there is the scope to join the private health cover and pension scheme and discounted gym membership, working closely with dedicated staff and Consultants, throughout the patients’ journey.

What we offer?

• Significant investment in your learning and development, from short courses to industry recognised qualifications in everything from clinical skills to leadership
• Flexible shift patterns to support your work-life balance
• The autonomy and support to make influential, necessary decisions
• The opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, lead a team, and deliver quality care across a range of services

What we require? 

• Valid NMC Registration
• Evidence of relevant clinical professional development
• Up-to-date knowledge in area of practice
• Awareness of NMC Code of Accountability
• Registered Nurse Level 1 / Diploma / BSc in Nursing. Or
  Registered Nurse Level 2  - Relevant Competencies for the role.
  Up-to-date knowledge in area of practice.
  Awareness of NMC Code of Accountability.
  RGN with experience in Outpatients, Treatment room and Minor Ops

Duties of this role include: 

• To assist the OPD Sister in the day to day running of the Treatment Room, Minor Ops and 10 busy clinic rooms.
• To ensure that standards of patient care are consistently maintained at all times in accordance with agreed operational policies and procedures.
• Working to maintain and enhance the customer service and satisfaction of service users.
• As a skilled member of the nursing team promote and safeguard the well-being and interests of all patients, employees and visitors.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care.
  Prepare and maintain clinical records of patient care, with reference to Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for records and record keeping.
  Conduct yourself professionally within the standard and framework provided by the NMC Codes of professional Conduct and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Benefits and rewards:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

The patient journey begins with our nursing staff – we believe the level of care and compassion makes all the difference and we pride ourselves on being a hospital that delivers an exceptional patient experience every time all of the time.  You are the people who make us who we are and it’s important that we attract the best to join the best here at The Ridgeway Hospital. 

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

Circle Health Group are proud to be a Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces Community. We are also part of The Valuable 500 and we pride ourselves in being a Disability Confident Employer.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture. 

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy

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