Senior Registered Nurse Location: Crowborough, East Sussex Employment Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week A leading private healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Senior Registered Nurse to join their established inpatient ward team in Crowborough. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse with a background in orthopaedic or surgical care to take on a senior clinical role within a close-knit, high-performing team.You will act as a clinical role model, mentor and leader while supporting the Ward Manager and wider nursing team in delivering exceptional standards of patient care. The role involves shift-based working, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Key Responsibilities * Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care throughout the patient journey, ensuring safe and effective clinical outcomes. * Lead the clinical team on shift, managing workloads, delegation and prioritisation to ensure safe and efficient service delivery. * Deputise for the Ward Manager when required and take responsibility for the smooth running of shifts. * Support, supervise and mentor junior nurses and student nurses, creating a positive learning environment. * Provide clinical support for patients with complex needs, including appropriate escalation and decision-making. * Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with professional and clinical standards. * Contribute to clinical audits, incident reviews, quality improvement initiatives and the development of policies and care pathways. * Promote effective infection prevention, safeguarding, risk management and governance practices. * Support ongoing service development and evidence-based improvements to clinical practice. * Maintain professional accountability in line with the NMC Code and contribute to a safe, positive and patient-focused working environment. About You The successful candidate will be an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse with strong clinical knowledge and the confidence to lead a team. You will have: * NMC Registered Nurse (RGN) qualification with at least 2 years post-registration experience. * Previous orthopaedic or surgical nursing experience is essential. * Recognised mentorship/Practice Supervisor/Practice Assessor qualification or equivalent. * Experience leading a clinical team, managing workloads and coordinating shift operations. * Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. * A proactive, solution-focused approach with a commitment to continued professional development. * A compassionate and patient-centred approach to care. * The flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. * A strong commitment to clinical excellence, governance and maintaining high standards of patient care. Benefits * 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with length of service. * Private Medical Insurance (BUPA) for staff working over 30 hours per week. * Westfield Health Cash Plan. * Pension: 3% employee and 6% employer contribution, with salary sacrifice available and employer National Insurance savings paid back into the pension. * Pension adviser available on site. * Free onsite parking and lunch. * Free onsite gym. * Cycle to Work scheme. * Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. * Family-friendly carers policy. * Menopause support and womens health services available onsite. * Free eye tests. * Long-service awards. * Annual guaranteed salary uplift and benchmarking each July. The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern private healthcare environment where you can utilise your clinical expertise, develop your leadership skills and play an important role in delivering excellent patient outcomes. J-18808-Ljbffr