Registered Nurse - Day Surgery, Plymouth
Salary: £34,704.30 per year
Permanent, Full-time 37.5 hours per week
One Saturday shift per month from 06:45-1900, other shifts may vary on a weekly basis either 0700-1730 or 0645-1900

We are looking for a Nurse to join our team based in the CQC rated Good hospital in picturesque Plymouth. You will be part of a close knit collaborative team who pride themselves in providing the highest standard of care to our patients and their families. Our inpatients team is comprised of experienced nurses and healthcare assistants supported by our welcoming Ward Manager. As well as undertaking basic ward duties you will oversee the new patient admissions, ensuring key documentation is completed and introducing them to the care team looking after them. All of our work is planned so you will be able to plan your week with ease knowing your work schedule won’t change.

You will liaise with the wider Practice Plus Group medical team to ensure the patient’s treatment is carried out whilst maintaining the principles of patient confidentiality.

What you'll be doing
To deliver a high standard of patient care supported by evidence based practice and to ensure that nursing is practised within the constraints of and guided by:

• All relevant Department of Health Legislation
• Health and Social care act 2012
• NMC Code of professional conduct.
• Care Quality Commission standards
• NICE guidelines
• Group policies and procedures.

Unit specific policies and procedures.

What we'll look for in you
Education & Qualifications:

• Essential: NMC Registered Nurse Part 1.
• Desirable: Immediate Life support (ILS) and Orthopaedic qualification will be an advantage

Experience:

• Recent post registration experience or Preceptorship
• Experience in an Orthopaedic Ward will be an advantage.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to maintain and enhance effective working relationships
• Ability to plan, allocate and evaluate own work and develop self to enhance performance
• Ability to plan the work of a team
• Ability to teach/train nursing staff
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to monitor and control resources
• Excellent time management skills
• Able to meet the needs of the patients
• Is familiar with the company Safety and Infection control policy and procedures

In return we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 25 days annual leave + BANK holidays
• Private Pension with Employer and Employee contributions
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Wellness support and a wide range of lifestyle discounts

Click the link below to submit your application. For any questions, feel free to contact Thomas Quirke in our friendly resourcing team at Thomas.Quirke@practiceplusgroup.com

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed. All offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Rewards & Benefits

• Employee Assistance programme provided by Health Assured and Occupational Health through Medigold
• Refer a friend scheme
• Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility
• Award winning ED&I programme
• Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme
• Access to private health insurance
• Wide range of ‘time away from work’ allowances
• Extensive career development and training opportunities

Training & Development

• Tailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.
• Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.
• Great development and career progression opportunities.

I was already an experienced nurse, but I was delighted with the level and variety of training I was offered. With Health in Justice your talents are nurtured and there are opportunities to develop your career as well as your skills.

All Locations: Practice Plus Group Hospital Plymouth
Position: Ward
Advertising Salary: £34,704.30 per year
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Schedule Type: Full Time