Cosmetic Ward Nurse

Join this well-established Private Cosmetic Surgery Hospital located in Solihull. They pride themselves on providing top-tier cosmetic surgery services with a focus on patient care and surgical excellence.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Outpatients Nurse to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on cosmetic surgery. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care and demonstrate a thorough understanding of wound care. As a Nurse, you will play a vital role in assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standards of care.

• Attend clinics as per rota supplied.
• Assure the operational running of the clinic, including time keeping, etiquette, and process.
• Ensure all key paperwork is completed for each clinic.
• Coordinate the surgeon, doctor, and audiologist to ensure requirements are met.
• Follow admission protocols to ensure only patients meeting criteria are safely selected for surgery.
• Escalate concerns to medical practitioners immediately (in writing) and obtain responses for patient files.
• Perform any pre-operative screening, testing, and paperwork as required.
• Work flexibly, covering evenings and weekends as planned.
• Learn and develop skills in pre- and post-operative wound care and theatre care practices.
• Develop and become competent in venepuncture.
• Audit compliance with all CQC regulated outcomes.
• Adhere to national legislation (Health and Social Care Act, Health and Safety at Work Act) and take action where standards are not in place.
• Participate in training and education programmes for staff of all levels when required.
• Ensure that risk assessments are suitable and sufficient.
• Lead by example and foster a clinical culture of best practice beyond national standards.

• Fully conversant with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and national guidelines.
• Take responsibility for personal/professional development and mandatory training.
• Regularly assess and evaluate practice via audit and implement change collaboratively.
• Maintain professional, contemporaneous records at all times.
• Participate in personal development review.
• Maintain high standards of personal behaviour and effective communication with team members, patients, and relatives.
• Have union/insurance cover (e.g., RCN membership).
• Train for and potentially assume Laser Protection Supervisor role.
• Proven experience in nursing preferred (newly qualified nurses encouraged to apply).
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology essential for patient care.
• Previous patient care experience advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate approach with empathy and understanding.

• Registered Nurse with current license.
• Minimum 1–2 years experience in clinical/hospital setting (outpatient + inpatient preferred).
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.
• Flexibility to rotate between departments and adapt to patient needs.

Please Note: They are unable to offer sponsorship or visa support for this role. Flexibility and local living are essential due to the nature of the shifts.