Overview

Senior Registered Nurse - Outpatients

Part Time - Permanent 

Salary: up to £34,125 (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. 

We have an opportunity for a Senior Registered Nurse to join their team of staff in the Outpatients department.

This is a part time role for 30 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern with the following shifts: 07:45-15:45, 12:30-20:30, and 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.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered general nurse level 1/ Diploma / BSc in Nursing studies or Registered Nurse Level 2 - Relevant Competencies for the role.
• Evidence of relevant clinical professional development preferably evidenced by certification RN with valid NMC Registration.
• Mentorship Qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent).
• Awareness of NMC Code of Accountability.
• Excellent clinical applied knowledge which is evidenced based and takes account of national best practice standards.
• Basic workload / shift management skills.
• Understanding of workload and shift management.
• Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
• Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems
• 18 months post registration experience.
• RGN with experience in Outpatients, Treatment room and Minor Ops

Duties of this role include: 

• 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. To promote and safeguard the well-being and interests of all Patients, Employees and Consultants acting as an advocate to more junior members of the team.  Where appropriate to deputise for the Sister/ Charge Nurse and the lead on clinical shifts.
• To ensure the provision of individualised patient care, providing excellent standards of individual care.
• Act as an advocate for safeguarding patients; demonstrate courage to speak up when there are concerns about care.
• Conduct yourself professionally within the standard and framework provided by the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) Codes of professional Conduct and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• To assist the OPD Sister in the day to day running of the Treatment Room, Minor Ops and 10 busy clinic rooms.
• 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).

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 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
• Life insurance
• One paid charity/volunteer day per year
• Extensive rewards and voluntary benefits including blue light card
• Free wellbeing services
• High Value Employee Referral Scheme
• 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. 

“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.

To secure the maximum salary band, candidates must demonstrate they meet all the job criteria fully.

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

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