Senior Staff Nurse

Job Description

If you’re a Registered Nurse who is tired of unsafe ratios, constant firefighting and feeling like just another number, this is a role worth serious consideration. This is a permanent Senior Staff Nurse position on a dedicated orthopaedic and musculoskeletal ward within a respected private hospital known locally for high standards of care and low staff turnover.

• Specialist orthopaedic and MSK case mix – no general overflow
• Consistent staffing with minimal agency reliance
• A visible senior nurse presence on every shift
• Strong investment in orthopaedic training and leadership development
• Supportive culture with experienced consultants and stable nursing team

• Deliver high-quality clinical care to orthopaedic patients
• Lead shifts and support the Ward Manager with daily ward operations
• Mentor and develop Registered Nurses and HCAs
• Contribute to audits, clinical governance and service improvement
• Be a professional senior presence on the ward

• Up to £44,000 per year
• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance & life assurance – fully paid
• Free on-site gym and meals while on shift
• Funded training, leadership development and structured career progression

• Registered Nurse (RGN) with active NMC pin
• Proven orthopaedic ward experience
• Confident shift leader with strong mentoring skills
• Professional, calm under pressure and clinically credible

This role is ideal for Senior Staff Nurses, Orthopaedic Nurses, Orthopaedic Team Leaders, Surgical Ward Nurses or Junior Sisters.

Apply now or call Sam on for a confidential discussion.