Job Description
Staff Nurse (Outpatients) – Fitzwilliam Hospital, Peterborough
Fitzwilliam Hospital is one of Cambridgeshire’s leading independent hospitals with a reputation for delivering high quality healthcare treatments and services since 1983. The hospital is situated in the quiet landscaped grounds of the Milton Estate in Peterborough and has 54 single bedrooms and one twin-bedded room, all with en suite facilities. The hospital provides services for both private and NHS patients.
By investing in advanced medical technology, the hospital offers a state-of-the-art range of treatments and services. The fully equipped ultra clean air theatre suite is particularly suitable for orthopaedic procedures such as spinal surgery, arthroscopy, hip replacements and knee replacements. The Braithwaite day unit is used for minor operations and endoscopies.

The Role
The Pre-Operative Assessment team are looking for a highly motivated Registered Nurse to work within our department to provide a high standard of individualised patient care as part of the clinical team. A flexible approach to working is essential, and we expect the successful post holder to respect patients, their relatives and colleagues to the highest standards. We expect the post-holder to work independently within the team (after a period of training), and share our vision in providing a high quality service by participating in team building, and providing suggestions for future development / improvement.
Details of the position
You will get to enjoy working in a close multi-disciplinary team where there is real respect and a drive for high quality, evidence based safe patient care in an innovative modern working environment. You will benefit from a varied surgical caseload which will broaden your skills and experience as well as support and training opportunities.

What you will bring:
* Registered nursing qualification or equivalent

* Registered with the NMC

* Recent post qualification surgical experience

* Experience of a team approach to care delivery

* Sound written and verbal communication skills

* Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required

* Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business

* Demonstrated Customer Service skills

* Demonstrated Computer Skills

Why join us?
At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people:
Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security
*Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants
*Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance
*Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary
*Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
*Employee Assistance Programme
Work–Life Balance
*25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
*Flexible shift patterns, where possible
*Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
*Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you
Career Development & Recognition
*Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development
*Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people
Lifestyle & Everyday Perks
*Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts
*Cycle2Work scheme
*Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible
*Free parking on site, where possible
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 are able to support training and development to our employees, to deliver a high standard of clinical care whilst ensuring patient safety, dignity and confidentiality. We are a progressive and caring facility and support the Ramsay vision "People caring for People". 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.
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.