Job Title: Senior Staff Nurse – Outpatients
Location: Cranbrook, Kent, TN17
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000 – £43,174 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Work Location: In person
Job Description
We are recruiting an experienced and compassionate Senior Staff Nurse to join an Outpatients department within a modern private hospital setting in Kent.
This is a full-time permanent position suitable for a registered nurse who has strong clinical experience and is ready to take on additional leadership responsibilities. The successful candidate will support the Outpatients Manager / Sister with the day-to-day running of the department, clinical leadership, staff support, and delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
The role requires someone who can work confidently in a fast-paced outpatient environment while maintaining a patient-centred approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high standards of patient-centred care within the Outpatients department
- Support health promotion, discharge planning, and patient education
- Provide visible clinical leadership and support to nursing and clinical staff
- Assist with the day-to-day running of the department when required
- Support junior staff, students, and learners through supervision and mentoring
- Help ensure staff competency, development, and mandatory training compliance
- Maintain safe, clean, and effective care environments
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
- Act as a positive role model and patient advocate
- Support safe medication management in line with policy
- Assist with clinical audits, quality improvement, and service development
- Take responsibility as a link nurse or lead for a specialist area where required
- Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and wider multidisciplinary teams
Requirements
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Active NMC registration
- Significant post-registration experience in a relevant clinical specialty
- Previous outpatient, hospital, surgical, or private healthcare experience preferred
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching / mentoring qualification preferred
- ILS training, or willingness to undertake
- Competency in phlebotomy and ECG monitoring
- Strong leadership, organisational, and time management skills
- Ability to supervise and support junior staff
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving and prioritisation skills
- Confident using Microsoft Office and web-based systems
- Patient-focused, professional, and detail-oriented approach
- Flexible and able to work effectively under pressure
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme with employer contribution
- Life assurance benefit
- Free parking
- Subsidised eye tests
- Free flu vaccinations
- Subsidised on-site restaurant
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive working environment
Additional Information
This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references and a Standard or Enhanced DBS check, depending on role requirements.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Application Process
Please apply directly through Indeed with your updated CV.
Shortlisted candidates may be contacted to discuss their experience, availability, and suitability for the role.
Pay: £40,000.00-£43,174.00 per year
Experience:
- Senior Staff Nurse: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
