Orthopaedic Senior Nurse Leader - Inpatient

Horder Healthcare; Heathfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Horder Centre in Crowborough is seeking a Senior Registered Nurse to lead the inpatient team on Dufferin Ward. This hands-on role requires strong clinical expertise, particularly in orthopaedics, and a commitment to exceptional patient care within a supportive environment.

You will mentor staff, support the Ward Sister, and help ensure smooth daily operations while driving service development and quality improvements in a fast-paced, 37.5-hour-per-week position.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse (RGN) with at least 2 years' post-registration experience.
• UK-Based Orthopaedic or surgical nursing experience is highly desirable.
• Hold a recognised mentorship/PS/PA qualification (or willing to obtain).
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team, prioritise workloads, and manage shift operations.
• A passionate and empathetic professional, committed to patient-centred care.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and eager to develop both clinically and professionally.

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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentorship

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (RGN)

Mentorship/PS/PA qualification

Job description

The Horder Centre in Crowborough is seeking a Senior Registered Nurse to lead the inpatient team on Dufferin Ward. This hands-on role requires strong clinical expertise, particularly in orthopaedics, and a commitment to exceptional patient care within a supportive environment.

You will mentor staff, support the Ward Sister, and help ensure smooth daily operations while driving service development and quality improvements in a fast-paced, 37.5-hour-per-week position.