Orthopaedic Inpatient Nurse Leader & Mentor

Horder Healthcare; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Horder Centre in Crowborough is seeking a Senior Registered Nurse to join the inpatient team on Dufferin Ward. This hands-on leadership role combines clinical excellence with team mentoring to sustain high-quality patient care in an award-winning, supportive environment.

You will lead shifts, act as a clinical escalation point, and drive governance and service development in orthopaedics or surgical care.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse (RGN) with at least 2 years’ post-registration experience.
• UK-based orthopaedic or surgical nursing experience desirable.
• Mentorship/PS/PA qualification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to lead a team and manage shift operations.
• Strong communication and patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Leads shifts and supervises the multidisciplinary team.
• Acts as a clinical escalation point and supports junior staff.
• Manages operational efficiency during out-of-hours periods.
• Drives quality improvement through audits and governance initiatives.
• Mentors staff and contributes to service development and change management.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Clinical governance

Communication

Orthopaedic/surgical nursing

Patient-centered care

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (RGN) with 2+ years post-registration experience

Mentorship qualification (PS/PA) or willingness to obtain

Job description

The Horder Centre in Crowborough is seeking a Senior Registered Nurse to join the inpatient team on Dufferin Ward. This hands-on leadership role combines clinical excellence with team mentoring to sustain high-quality patient care in an award-winning, supportive environment.

You will lead shifts, act as a clinical escalation point, and drive governance and service development in orthopaedics or surgical care.