Senior orthopaedic staff nurse

A great new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Orthopaedic Staff Nurse to work in an exceptional independent private hospital next to Central London. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers This is one of the UKs largest independent charitable hospitals. Our commitment to our patients is in the quality of our care, the range of our services and the quality of our consultants and staff **To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse with a current active NMC Pin** As the Senior Orthopaedic Staff Nurse your key responsibilities include: * Assist in the planning and the delivery of individualised, safe, effective and evidence based patient care * Ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for patients and their families * Participate in the efficient operational management of the department and undertake shift leading responsibility on a regular basis * Undertake tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Ward Manager supporting the management and development of the nursing care and the delivery of the service * Undertake the Duty Manager role * Provide support to the Ward Manager, Deputy ward Manager and Shift Leaders * Undertake a link nurse role(s) for designated clinical responsibilities, attend meetings and complete associated actions attached to the link nurse role * Participate in presenting and delivering teaching sessions for the clinical staff * Participate in the mentoring of students The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role: * Post registration qualification in stroke or acute Medicine or demonstrate relevant experience and competency in area of specialities * Minimum 2 years experience on an Orthopaedic Ward * Experience of shift management and leading a team * Evidence of ongoing training and commitment to development The successful Nurse will receive an excellent salary of GBP41,497.76 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits: * Ongoing development and training * 27 days annual leave * Generous private healthcare cover * Contributory pension schemes : including continuation of the NHS pension * Competitive pay with progressive band structuring * Private healthcare cover of up to GBP20,000 per year * Ongoing training and development programmes * Discounts at local, national and online shops * Interest:free season ticket loans * Cycle to work loan scheme * Employee Service Excellence recognition rewards Reference ID: 6037 for this fantastic job role, please call on 638 or send your CV