Bank Staff Nurse

Job Description

Bank Staff Nurse (Outpatient) – Oaks Hospital – Bank Hours

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified nurse to join our busy Out-Patient Department.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who is willing to be flexible with their working pattern but has the enthusiasm and commitment to provide a high standard of evidence based care for all of our patients.

The successful individual will have excellent communication skills and be able to work within an extensive multi-disciplinary team. The willingness to take on additional roles and extended skills to enhance the provision of care is also required.

Our teams provide extraordinary standards of care and practice in a multi-speciality environment.

Where you'll be based

Located conveniently on the outskirts of Colchester, the hospital opened on this site in 1994, with plenty of free parking for patients

What you'll Bring with you

• RGN level 1 registration
• Experience working in an OPD or Pre Assessment setting working independently and as part of a team
• Good Communication / interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Approachable / Supportive and Professional

What we give back to you

• Competitive hourly rates plus enhancements
• Free DBS
• Contributory pension scheme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Free parking and subsidised staff restaurant (subject to site facilities)
• Free uniform
• Access to Blue Light Card

About us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. The Oaks Hospital is committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.

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The role

At Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. Join us as a Staff Nurse on our Ward team, and together, you'll deliver the highest quality clinical outcomes in an environment where you'll have 'more time to care'.

You'll be valued for your skills and expertise, and have the chance to build on them through our Ramsay Academy too. We put the patient at the heart of everything we do – as our 'Speaking Up for Safety' programme proves.

Where you'll be based

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What you'll bring with you

• Current NMC registration
• Previous experience working within a surgical ward
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
• Flexible and positive attitude
• A warm, considerate and empathetic character

Benefits

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• 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 Holiday days
• 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 [delete if not applicable]
• 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

We're 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 50 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.

To apply

Please contact (name) on (email) or (tel) for an informal chat, or to ask any questions you may have before you apply.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

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.