Senior Staff Nurse - Medical Ward

About the role

The Princess Grace Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Staff Nurse to join their dynamic and diverse team on the Medical Ward. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their career in Acute Medicine, where you'll work in a fast-paced environment and deliver exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage acutely unwell patients and work with the multi-disciplinary team to support the First-Hour pathway for Acute Medical admissions.
• Deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered care within a dynamic acute medical environment.
• Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to support the Acute Admission Unit or Urgent Care Centre, ensuring timely assessment, intervention, treatment, and high-quality care.
• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of a busy Medical Ward.
• Use your knowledge and expertise to manage acutely unwell patients and work with the multi-disciplinary team to support the post-operative pathway for breast surgery patients and day case procedures.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (NMC) and PREP requirements.
• Proven experience in Acute Medical Ward/AAU/A&E (with desire to move to ward-based environment).
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Passion for delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership or experience acting as nurse in charge.
• Previous Senior Staff Nurse or equivalent experience.
• Teaching/Mentorship qualification.
• Experience in private healthcare.

Skills

• Leadership skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Effective communication.
• Decision-making skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you.
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Group Life Assurance from day one.
• Critical illness cover.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland.
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers.

Pay

Competitive salary plus 9% shift allowance.

Schedule

Full-time: 37.5 hours per week. Shift times: Monday – Sunday (flexibility to work long days, Nights & weekends 8AM - 8:30PM and 8PM - 8:30AM).