Staff Nurse - Ward inWoking inWoking PUBLISHED TUE 5 NOV 2024

£35,000 to £36,000 a year PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

GYM NMC ULTRASOUND

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The role of Staff Nurse - Ward at Nuffield Health's Woking Hospital involves delivering high-quality patient care on a consultant-led elective surgical ward. The position is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week), and offers a salary of up to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience. Candidates should be registered with the relevant governing body (NMC) and possess post-registration experience. Key responsibilities include collaborating with a close-knit team to address patient needs, working with experienced clinicians, and ensuring continuity of care across departments.

Nuffield Health emphasises a supportive working environment, offering a benefits package that includes free private healthcare, gym membership, and more. The hospital boasts state-of-the-art facilities, providing a range of services, including orthopaedics and eye care. The organisation aims to create a healthier nation and is looking for motivated, flexible individuals who excel in communication and teamwork to join their staff. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as the recruitment process is ongoing.

Staff Nurse - Ward Woking Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full Time Up to £35,000.00 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week

Be flexible, motivated, an excellent communicator and team worker. Join a close-knit team headed by our matron on our consultant-led ward. Fully understand and pay close attention to each patient's needs. Work directly with some of the best clinical talent around. Gain valuable experience of new practices, equipment and facilities. Collaborate with practitioners across other departments to ensure continuity in patient care.

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Staff Nurse - Ward Woking Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full Time Up to £35,000.00 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week Nuffield Health is the charity that's building a healthier nation, one day at a time. From award-winning hospitals and leisure facilities to flagship community programmes - we'll do whatever it takes to look after the UK's wellbeing. It starts with passion and commitment to quality. It starts with you. As a Staff Nurse on the Elective Surgical Ward at our Woking Hospital, you'll drive the standard in patient care. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, plus you bring the qualifications and experience that are relevant to your registration, including NMC. You also have post-registration experience. As a Staff Nurse - Ward, you will:
Be flexible, motivated, an excellent communicator and team worker.
Join a close-knit team headed by our matron on our consultant-led ward.
Fully understand and pay close attention to each patient's needs.
Work directly with some of the best clinical talent around.
Gain valuable experience of new practices, equipment and facilities.
Collaborate with practitioners across other departments to ensure continuity in patient care.
Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From free private healthcare to gym membership, a cycle to work scheme and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Woking Hospital. Our Woking Hospital is a leading private hospital in Surrey, South East England. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional standards of treatment and care in our state-of-the-art facilities and CPD programme. Our specialities include Women's and Men's health, Orthopaedics, and Eye Care with many more available. We are registered for 27 beds with en-suite facilities on the Ward, two Theatres with facilities including lamina flow and one Minor Operating Theatre, Pre-Assessment, Physiotherapy clinic, Onsite Pharmacy, Mammography, Xray and Ultrasound, with nine consulting rooms in Outpatients. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:

Educational Qualifications:

1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.

2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.

Clinical Skills:

1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.

2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.

3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.

4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.

5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.

6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).

Soft Skills:

1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.

2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.

3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.

4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.

5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills:

1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.

2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.

3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).

Continuing Professional Development:

1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.

Employment Considerations:

1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.

2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.