Senior Staff Nurse

Overview

Riverside is home to our elective surgery hub - a 26-bedded multi-speciality fast turnover ward. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join us as a band 6 senior staff nurse. This is a fast-paced area and is home to several surgical specialties including General Surgery, Urology, Breast, Plastics, and Colorectal. In addition the ward supports a day case interventional radiology pathway and an intensive care step down pathway for our elective patients. Furthermore we are a highly sought after placement for student nurses.We welcome applications from nurses with significant ward experience who are either already performing in a band 6 role, or are ready to take that next step up. As a band 6, as well as overall shift responsibility, you will manage a group of RNs and HCSWs under the watchful eye of the Ward matron. You will also be supported to explore development and improvement opportunities.Informal visits are highly recommended. Please contact Eibhlin Malone at eibhlin.malone@nhs.net or 07557245437.Responsibilities

Take responsibility for delivering safe and effective shift leadership of the Ward.Deputise for the Ward Matron when appropriate.Provide specialist nursing care and support in the management of several clinical specialties. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in a variety of settings.Provide specialist nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients and relatives/carers in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.Be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified, acting as a professional role model providing direct and indirect clinical care, teaching and research.Contribute to effective management of all resources needed to deliver comprehensive and compassionate nursing care.Benefits

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Optional benefits include Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.Equality and Flexible Working

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.How to apply / Contacts

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Eibhlin MaloneJob title: MatronEmail address: eibhlin.malone@nhs.netTelephone number: 07557245437London, England, United ..... full job details .....