About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a Senior Registered Nurse to join our dynamic inpatient team on Dufferin Ward at The Horder Centre. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for a passionate nurse with strong clinical expertise, particularly in orthopaedics, and a desire to contribute to exceptional patient care in an award-winning, supportive environment.
Location: The Horder Centre, Crowborough
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (37.5 hours/week, internal rotation)
Salary: Up to £46,410.00 per annum (inclusive of enhancements and dependant on experience)
Main duties of the job
Acting as a clinical role model, mentor, and leader, you will support the Ward Sister and wider team in maintaining exceptional standards of patient care, ensuring smooth daily operations, and contributing to the continuous development of the service.
This position includes shift-based work (days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays) and is ideal for an experienced, proactive nurse with a strong background in orthopaedics or surgical care, looking to step into or continue in a leadership role.
About us
Horder Healthcare has been committed to caring since 1954 when we were called 'The Horder Centre for Arthritis'. We've come a long way since then. Our consultants are amongst the most skilled, experienced and innovative in their field. Our staff love to work here, so it makes sense that our patient outcomes are in the top 99%.
We have grown into a multi-service healthcare provider, with hospitals in Crowborough and East Grinstead, and outreach clinics in Eastbourne and Seaford. We are committed to making a positive impact to the health of individuals and the communities in which we work.
Not only have we developed an international reputation for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care, our partnership with The McIndoe Centre - the birthplace of pioneering plastic surgery treatments, means that we can deliver high-quality plastic, reconstructive, maxillofacial, ophthalmology and orthopaedic services from world-class consultants to an even greater number of people.
We know that our working lives are fundamental to emotional wellbeing. Our employees are as valuable to us as our patients and we see it as our duty to nurture an engaged and skilled workforce. To do this we ensure employees have access to training and development opportunities as well as being a flexible and diverse workplace.
We are committed to caring, and committed to you.
Job description Job responsibilities
As a Senior Registered Nurse at The Horder Centre, you will play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding orthopaedic and surgical care within a close-knit, high-performing inpatient team. Acting as a clinical role model, mentor, and leader, you will support the Ward Sister and wider team in maintaining exceptional standards of patient care, ensuring smooth daily operations, and contributing to the continuous development of the service. This position includes shift-based work (days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays) and is ideal for an experienced, proactive nurse with a strong background in orthopaedics or surgical care, looking to step into or continue in a leadership role.
Clinical Excellence
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care across all stages of the patient journey.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient-centred care, ensuring safe clinical outcomes.
Provide clear, compassionate advice and communication to patients and their families.
Use your clinical knowledge to support complex patient needs and care escalation.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care in line with NMC and organisational standards.
Leadership & Supervision
Actively lead and manage the clinical team on shift, ensuring safe and effective service delivery.
Deputise for the Ward Sister, providing leadership and guidance in their absence.
Supervise, mentor, and support junior staff and student nurses, fostering a positive learning environment.
Take charge of shifts and be responsible for workload delegation and prioritisation.
Undertake the role of Duty Nurse as required, overseeing wider clinical operations out of hours.
Service & Quality Improvement
Support and contribute to clinical audits, incident reviews, and quality initiatives.
Assist with the development and implementation of clinical policies, procedures and care pathways.
Engage in nursing research and service development activities to enhance clinical practice.
Ensure effective use of resources, maintaining cost efficiency without compromising care standards.
Governance & Professionalism
Promote a safe working environment, managing incidents and escalating concerns appropriately.
Maintain personal accountability in line with NMC code of conduct.
Comply with infection prevention, risk management, and safeguarding practices.
Always Uphold the values and reputation of The Horder Centre.
Act in such a manner as to satisfy public trust and confidence, to uphold and enhance the good standing and reputation of the perioperative professions and The Horder Centre.
Ensure that you working ethic remains aligned to our core values as a group: Caring, Friendly, Quality, Integrity and Pride.
Person Specification
About You Essential
NMC Registered Nurse (RGN) with at least 2 years post-registration experience. UK-Based Orthopaedic or surgical nursing experience is highly desirable. Hold a recognised mentorship/PS/PA qualification (or willing to obtain). Demonstrated ability to lead a team, prioritise workloads, and manage shift operations. A passionate and empathetic professional, committed to patient-centred care. Proactive, solution-oriented, and eager to develop both clinically and professionally. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to support both patients and colleagues. Aligned with our values of Caring, Friendly, Quality, Integrity and Pride.
Desirable
Mentorship - PS/PA minimum
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Horder Healthcare
Address Horder Healthcare
Crowborough
TN6 1XP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.horderhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)