London: The Portland Hospital for Women & Children
Full time; 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: Monday -Saturday (flexibilit y requir ed to work various shifts covering early, late and long days, service is open Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm and Saturday 8am - 2pm )
Permanent contract
Salary: £34,100-£37,794 (DOE) plus 4 % shift allowance
We're looking for a Gynae Staff Nurse to join the Outpatients at The Portland Hospital, currently rated "Good" by the CQC .
As the Staff Nurse within our gynae outpatient unit you will be expected to provide continuous nursing care and support to patients that will include assessment of patients' care needs and in conjunction with the consultants and the multidisciplinary team contribute to the development of care plans , implementation and evaluation of these plans ensurin g high standar ds of nursing care at all times .
Assisting with running OPD clinics and with performing procedures you will be involved in the diagnostic procedures that aim to investigate patient symptoms and treat them where possible. These will mainly include gynaecological OPD procedures
The Portland Hospital is the only private hospital in the UK dedicated to the healthcare of women and children. We're the UK's largest private children's hospital with over 46 paediatric beds including a 10-bed intensive care unit, a neonatal intensive care unit, and a day case unit. Caring for over 40,000 children a year, we provide treatment for everything from general paediatric conditions to complex craniofacial reconstruction. We have over 175 paediatric consultants available to treat children from new-born up to the age of 18.
As the only fully private maternity hospital in the UK, delivering over 1,600 babies a year, we place great importance on providing safe and high-quality care for expectant mothers. Both consultant-led and midwife-led maternity care is available, and our aim is to provide you with all the support you need during pregnancy, childbirth and beyond .
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 General Nurse- with previous experience and current NMC PIN
- Previous experience within the Outpatient environment
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing
- Good knowledge of woman's health, inclusive of Gynaecological outpatient procedures
- Evidence of any Gynaecological training courses
- Phlebotomy and Cannulation training desirable
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to 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, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing .
We believe that by caring for our employees, 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 they make every day. As a Staff Nurse in our Gynaecology Outpa tie nts , you 'll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases 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
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Patients first. Colleagues always. That's the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we're creating a truly inclusive