Senior Staff Nurse

Priory; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A private rehab centre in Surrey is seeking a Senior Staff Nurse. This permanent full-time position involves delivering personalized care to patients, collaborating with a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will be qualified RMNs with 3+ years of experience and excellent communication skills. The role offers a supportive environment with career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years of post-registration experience in mental health or learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of NMC guidelines and practices.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed care tailored to individual patient needs.
• Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care in collaboration with patients.
• Contribute to team-based patient care.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Resilience

Empathy

Education

Active NMC registration

Completion of a preceptorship program

Job description

Overview

Senior Staff Nurse
Department: Nursing
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Lifeworks
Compensation: £38,953 / year

Lifeworks is looking to recruit a Senior Staff Nurse to join the team. This is a full time 37.5 hours role, working independently when required. Lifeworks is a trusted and welcoming private rehab centre in Surrey, near London, specialising in addiction recovery and eating disorder treatment.

What you\'ll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• Deliver prescribed care to a defined group of patients/Service users that reflect their individual needs
• Assess, plan and deliver, with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care which takes account of patient choice and wishes and acting as the patient\'s named nurse. This includes the evaluation and review of these plans, with the patient/Service User, on a frequent basis, that is reflective of their needs
• Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary team
• Build relationships and effectively communicates and engages with external professionals and stakeholders

What you\'ll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with an active NMC registration, 3 years post-registration experience, and completion of a preceptorship programme. They will have knowledge of NMC guidelines, requirements, and professional practices, along with evidence of post-registration continuing professional development. The candidate will demonstrate a positive attitude, a commitment to change, improvement, and quality, and the ability to develop and use flexible, innovative approaches to practice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. They will have a minimum of 3 years post-registration experience within a mental health or learning disabilities care environment, with evidence of continued professional development in a relevant field.

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What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day of annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.