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Senior Staff Nurse Ambulatory Care Unit
The closing date is 13 June 2025
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.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Staff Nurse in our Ambulatory Care Unit, you'll provide clinical care to patients undergoing a range of surgical procedures, cardiac interventions, endoscopy, and some medical procedures. You will supervise the team on shift, ensuring safe, high standards of care and customer service, optimizing patient flow, and providing support to and deputising for the Unit Manager.
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 patients across a range of specialties including cardiology, general surgery, orthopaedics, and gynaecology. The hospital also features 3 main theatres, a day theatre/endoscopy unit, a cardiac catheterisation lab, a 29-bedded ward, and a busy outpatient department, supported by physiotherapy, pharmacy, and cardiac physiologist services. The unit 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 annually, we are one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We offer a wide range of specialised clinical services, from routine to complex surgeries, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services, and physiotherapy. Additionally, we have three standalone decontamination units supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated Good by the CQC, reflecting our high-quality staff, excellent relationships with doctors, and a strong partnership with the NHS.
Job responsibilities
As a Senior Staff Nurse in our Ambulatory Care Unit, you'll provide clinical care to patients undergoing a range of surgical procedures, cardiac interventions, endoscopy, and some medical procedures. You will supervise the team on shift, ensuring safe, high standards of care and customer service, optimise patient flow, and support or deputise for the Unit Manager.
Person Specification Qualifications
- Current NMC registration
- Nursing qualification or equivalent
Experience
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
- Flexible and positive attitude
- A warm, considerate, and empathetic character
- Previous experience working within a surgical ward would be desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.
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