Staff Nurse - Eye Unit

Benenden Hospital; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Kent seeks a Staff Nurse for their Eye Unit to provide high standards of patient care and support junior staff. Candidates should be Registered Nurses, with a patient-focused approach and willingness for ophthalmic training. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%

Membership to Benenden Health

Excellent Life Assurance benefit

Free parking

Subsidised eye tests

Free Flu vaccinations

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Qualifications

• Ophthalmic experience is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to undertake ophthalmic training.
• ILS training or willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate theatre lists where necessary.
• Ensure patient care areas are safe and effectively maintained.
• Supervise junior team members, providing clinical supervision.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

First level Registered Nurse

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Job Title: Staff Nurse - Eye Unit

We are currently recruiting for a staff nurse to join our excellent Eye Unit in our CQC-rated ‘Outstanding’ hospital in the heart of Kent. In this role, you will contribute to and deliver organisational aspects of the development strategy, plan and implement high standards of care following hospital guidelines and protocols, promoting a patient-focused approach.

We would also consider a Nursing Associate for this position, with a salary range of £25,147 - £26,371 per annum.

* The salary for a Newly Qualified Staff Nurse will be £28,407 for the first 12 months.

About us

At Benenden Hospital, we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our ultra-modern private hospital, which has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and ACSA accreditation for anaesthetics.

Benenden Hospital offers excellent working conditions and facilities. We promote flexible working and a healthy work/life balance. We are committed to professional development and have excellent training and education facilities. We work hard to ensure everyone at Benenden Hospital feels involved and shares our values and vision for the future.

About the role

• Plan and facilitate theatre lists where necessary.
• Accurately enter patient information on IT systems.
• Ensure patient care areas are safe, fit for purpose, and effectively maintained.
• Maintain the safe custody of medications and controlled drugs.
• Supervise junior team members, including providing clinical supervision and mentoring.

Skills and experience required

• First level Registered Nurse.
• Ophthalmic experience is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to undertake ophthalmic training.
• Assist in ophthalmic theatre procedures as scrub nurse or recovery nurse.
• ILS training or willingness to undertake training.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to support team working in a positive environment.
• Strong patient-centred approach.
• Sound computer skills.
• Foster professionalism and a positive team environment.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and ethics in the workplace.

Benefits include

• Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%.
• Membership to Benenden Health, offering a wide range of benefits, discounts, and activities.
• Excellent Life Assurance benefit.
• Free parking.
• Subsidised eye tests.
• Free Flu vaccinations.
• Subsidised on-site restaurant.

“I love working at Benenden Hospital, it’s a beautiful location in the countryside”, “the whole organisation is supportive”, “it’s the team, the team are amazing”, “Benenden is a bit like a family”, “the whole atmosphere is brilliant”.

These are just some of the reasons why more than 400 people work at Benenden Hospital, which has a long history of caring since it was founded in 1907.