Senior Staff Nurse (ENT OPD) - INTERNAL inHenley-on-Thames/Reading/Thatcham/Bracknell inHenley-on-Thames/Reading/Thatcham/Bracknell PUBLISHED
FRI 18 OCT 2024
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust r2u5cUUX
As a skilled practitioner, the Senior Staff Nurse will be responsible for developing patient-focused care programs and will take a leadership role in the absence of the Ward Sister or Charge Nurse. The position emphasises the importance of personal development and encourages informal visits to the department for prospective candidates to better understand the care delivery process. Overall, the role is vital in maintaining high-quality nursing standards in the specialties of Ear, Nose, and Throat, and Plastics.
PLEASE NOTE: INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse (ENT OPD)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 SSN to join our small, friendly team in ENT outpatients.
We are a busy department and rely on excellent communication skills and organisation to ensure the smooth running of clinics cross-sites.
The successful applicant will be required to support the Sister in managing and leading the team in providing excellent patient care.
A specialist interest or experience in ENT is essential. Clinical experience in providing ear care, pre-operative assessment and assisting with minor surgical procedures are desirable.
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with excellent clinical, decision making and communication skills and someone who has the ability to translate the trust's vision into action.
You will be providing high quality nursing care in the specialties of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) and Plastics.
Our service is mainly based in Townland Community Hospital in Henley-on-Thames. Successful candidate would be expected to support activity cross-sites.
Delivering excellence in patient care and patient experience is our driving force and in return we offer commitment to your personal development.
Informal visits to the department are welcome so you can come and see us and discuss your needs and see the way that care is delivered.
About us
The post holder works as a skilled practitioner and is responsible for the delivery of patient -focused programmes of care, which address the complex and changing health and well-being needs of the client group in their clinical area.
The post holder ensures the smooth running of the ward / department in the absence of the Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse, and provides clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff.
Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.
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