At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a ward team, providing high-quality patient care and supporting junior staff.
- Company: Join Healthcare Management Trust, a compassionate and innovative healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension, health programmes, and free parking.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with surgical experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 37035 - 45265 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Senior Registered Nurse to join our ward team at Healthcare Management Trust. This is a fixed maternity leave post for 12 months. We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and proactive Registered Nurse with significant surgical nursing experience who is ready to demonstrate clinical leadership and support the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care.
As a Senior Registered Nurse, you will work closely with the Head of Patient Care / Ward Manager and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will provide clinical leadership on the ward, act as a role model for colleagues and deputise for the Ward Manager when required. This is a rewarding opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about delivering excellent patient-centred care and supporting the development of others.
Main duties of the job:
- Take charge of the ward when required, ensuring the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
- Provide clinical leadership and act as a positive role model for Registered Nurses, Healthcare Support Workers and learners.
- Deputise for the Head of Patient Care / Ward Manager in their absence.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of patient care.
- Provide high-quality nursing care to a diverse range of surgical patients, including patients with complex needs.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to patients whose condition is deteriorating.
- Supervise and support junior staff, student nurses and new members of the team.
- Delegate appropriately and ensure that care and clinical tasks are completed to a high standard.
- Support staff with clinical decision-making and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Work collaboratively with consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Contribute to clinical governance, including audits, incident management, investigations and patient safety initiatives.
- Monitor bed management and escalate issues to the Head of Patient Care / Ward Manager.
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and confidential patient records.
- Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
About us:
At Healthcare Management Trust, our vision is to be the most innovative and best quality provider of niche health and social care services. Our purpose is to make every contact count, ensuring every resident and patient receives the best possible experience and outcome. We place our residents, patients and people at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to collaboration, innovation and providing compassionate care that is tailored to individual needs.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Person Specification:
- Registered Adult Nurse Part 1 NMC Register.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Surgical nursing experience.
- Extensive post-registration experience in surgical nursing.
- Experience caring for patients with complex surgical needs.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Previous management, supervisory or clinical leadership experience.
- Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
- Experience supporting and developing junior staff and learners.
- Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to recognise and appropriately respond to deteriorating patients.
- Strong leadership and delegation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive and complex information.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to remain calm and effective when working under pressure.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and contribute to service improvement.
- Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and risk management.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and information governance standards.
Senior Staff Nurse (Ward) in Swansea employer: HMT Sancta Maria Hospital
HMT Sancta Maria Hospital in Swansea is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassionate care and employee well-being. With flexible hours and opportunities for professional growth, staff are encouraged to develop their skills in a nurturing environment, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about healthcare.
