Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse/ Surgical Practitioner - Up to £38,000 - Full Time - Based around Tunbridge Wells Area - Great Benefits 

We are recruiting for a dedicated Plastic Surgery Nurse to join a leading private clinic in Tunbridge Wells. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, supporting plastic surgery patients through their procedures and recovery.

Registered Nurse/ Surgical Practitioner Duties 
Pre assessment:

• Sending out preoperative information and completing follow ups.
• Completing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient's care.
• Completing preoperative assessments, taking vital signs, and reviewing past medical history. Escalating any clinical findings to the nursing manager.
• Dispensing preoperative medications.

Clinical:

• Demonstrate clinical flexibility by working across all peri-operative areas, including theatres, pre-assessment, and recovery.
• Circulate during surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety, maintaining a controlled environment, checking equipment functionality, and accurately documenting care.
• Independently manage post-operative recovery, including monitoring vital signs, managing pain, and responding rapidly to post-anaesthesia or surgical complications.
• Provide high-quality inpatient care focused on patient comfort, safety, and dignity.
• Perform routine clinical duties such as wound monitoring, dressing changes, drain management, and suture removal, while ensuring all equipment is checked and maintained.
• Uphold patient privacy and dignity at all times, escalating any concerns or difficulties to the Nursing Manager team.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all patients, including those requiring enhanced monitoring.
• Monitor patient care and treatment continuously to ensure consistent high standards.
• Report and document incidents in real time using the hospital’s reporting system, escalating concerns to senior staff as appropriate.
• Prioritise patient care, recognise deterioration promptly, and alert senior staff immediately.
• Maintain accurate, legible clinical records and complete all preoperative documentation as required.
• Safely dispense and administer medications in accordance with prescriptions, NMC standards, and hospital policy, maintaining precise medication records.
• Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues, adapting for language, comprehension, and cognitive barriers.
• Promote high standards of patient care and professional conduct through example and adherence to policy.
• Foster positive relationships with patients, colleagues, and visitors, contributing to a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Participate in patient and family education, providing clear explanations of treatment and care plans.

Qualifications and Experience

• Current and valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC Pin) is mandatory.
• Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience.
• Theatre/recovery experience is desirable.
• Experience in direct patient care within Plastic Surgery is desirable.
• Pre-assessment experience is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of clinical stock management, inventory control and ordering is desirable but not essential.
• Experience or knowledge of CQC standards, including contributing to the development, review or implementation of clinical policies and procedures, would be desirable.
• A proven strong work ethic: reliable, flexible, proactive and committed to delivering the highest quality of care within a close-knit team.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and build strong rapport with patients.

Working Hours, Leave, and Benefits

• 35 hours over 4 days per week.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private health care after a successful probationary period.
• Discounts on skincare and aesthetic treatments.

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Contact Details:

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Tom Stock direct on 020 3800 1852 . Alternatively apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!

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