Senior Staff Nurse - Ambulatory Care

JR United Kingdom; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Ramsay Health Care UK as a Senior Staff Nurse in the Ambulatory Care Unit in Cornwall, where you will provide vital care for patients undergoing various procedures. This role offers a supportive environment with flexible working hours and numerous benefits, from pension schemes to ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Free uniform and DBS check

Access to employee discount programs

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Desirable previous experience in a surgical environment.
• Ability to supervise and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for patients in the Ambulatory Care Unit.
• Supervise the nursing team on shift.
• Support the Unit Manager when needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Empathy

Education

Current NMC registration

Experience in a surgical ward

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07.06.2025

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Job Description

Senior Staff Nurse –Ambulatory Care Unit

Duchy Hospital Cornwall

Make a meaningful difference – where your care matters most.

At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are our greatest strength. Join us as a Staff Nurse in our Ambulatory Care Unit at Duchy Hospital and be part of a close-knit, supportive team that truly puts patients first. You’ll enjoy ‘more time to care’ and the opportunity to develop your career in a safe, modern, and patient-focused environment.

As a Senior Staff Nurse in our Ambulatory Care Unit you'll provie clinical care to patients undergoing a range of surgical procedures, cardiac interventions, endoscopy and some medical procedures. As Senior Staff Nurse the post-holder supervises the team on shift ensuring safe, high standards of care and customer service, optimises patient flow, and also provides support to and deputises for the Unit Manager.

Hours are worked between 07:00 to19:30 Monday to Saturday with occasional bank holidays

Where you’ll be based

Duchy Hospital Truro Cornwall

What you’ll bring with you

• Current NMC registration

• Previous experience working within a surgical ward would be desirable

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently

• Flexible and positive attitude

• A warm, considerate and empathetic character

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme

• Attractive enhancement rates for permanent and bank work: 30%–100% for evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays

• 25 days’ annual leave plus eight Bank Holidaydays

• Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave

• Private healthcare and life assurance

• Free uniform and DBS check

• Free onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant

• Access to our employee discount programme

• Wellbeing Centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line

• Long service, employee recognition and appreciation awards

• Access to the Ramsay Academy giving you genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career

About us

Our 12 space Ambulatory care Unit delivers care for those undergoing surgical and medical procedures who do not need to stay overnight. We treat those undergoing procedures across a range of specialties including cardiology, general surgery, orthopaedics, gynae. In addition the hospital has 3 main theatres, a day theatre/endoscopy unit, cardiac cath. lab. 29-bedded ward and busy outpatient department. These are supported by physiotherapy, pharmacy and cardiac physiologist services. The unit (ACU) operates 6 days a week between 07:00 and approximately 20:30.

We’re proud to be part of Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we’re one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.

We’re part of a global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.

We care.

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.