Staff Nurse– General Surgery /Medical Ward
Staff Nurse– Medical & General Surgery
London: The Lister Hospital, Chelsea.
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: Monday – Sunday based on internal rotation, you will need to be flexible to work long days, nights and weekends
Permanent contract
Salary: competitive plus 9% shift allowance
We’re looking for a staff Nurse to join our Orthopaedic and General Surgery team at the Lister Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC.
As the Staff Nurse, working in our 20 bedded surgical Ward caring for Orthopaedics, GI/Colorectal, Gynaecology, Breast Surgery and General surgery you will plan, deliver and evaluate high standards of nursing care whilst working within a multidisciplinary team, supervising and directing junior staff and also temporary staff.
Flexibility required to flex between The Surgical Ward and Medical Ward as needed
Taking part in consultant rounds and liaise with other members of staff you will be involved in the investigation of patient symptoms and be involved with pain and drain management. You’ll demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and to be accountable for own actions and contribute to the setting of clinical standards, policy and procedures and research-based care and other practice development initiatives.
The Lister Hospital and its outpatient centres are located in the heart of Chelsea and have consistently provided care and treatment in London for over 30 years. We offer access to leading consultants from London's top teaching hospitals and contemporary treatment, with several highly specialised units including fertility, gastroenterology and cardiology.
With 57 beds across three floors, we offer a specialised service, bespoke to our patient’s needs. Our six-bed critical care unit provides dedicated specialised care to seriously ill patients with a range of surgical or medical conditions. The Medical Ward is a 13-bedded Ward caring for predominantly Medical patients and occasionally Surgical.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you’ll bring:
Registered Nurse Level 1 – NMC Registration
Experience/Qualification in speciality
Relevant post registration experience
Phlebotomy and cannulation training
Knowledge of relevant hospital policies and procedures
Relevant post registration qualification
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, and facilities. As part of a large, established healthcare group, we offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression, as well as working conditions that prioritise your wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution you make every day.
As a Staff Nurse you’ll be eligible for:
25 days’ holiday each year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell leave
Private healthcare insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution, increasing with length of service
Season ticket loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group life assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities, including maternity packages at The Portland Hospital
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
At HCA UK, we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each of us brings, knowing that when you feel seen, heard and supported, you can be at your best for our patients and each other. Our mission is simple: above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
Unique and individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and in the workplace.
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