Senior Staff Nurse - Medical Ward

Senior Staff Nurse– Medical Ward 
London: The Lister Hospital, Chelsea.    
Full time, 37.5 hours per week     
Shift times: Monday – Sundays, (Flexibility to work long days, nights & weekends  ) 
Permanent contract     
Salary: £42,500-£46,417(DOE) plus 9% shift allowance     

We’re looking for a Senior Staff Nurse to join our Inpatients Medical ward at the Lister Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC.     

As Senior Staff Nurse, working within our Medical Ward, your main purpose will be to plan, deliver and evaluate high standards of nursing care whilst working within a multidisciplinary team, supervising and directing junior staff and also temporary staff. 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. 

This position is in a 13 bedded Medical Ward which is situated on the fifth floor of the hospital. It specialises in care for patients with a wide range of medical conditions including heart failure, dementia, diabetes, renal failure, stroke (not acute), and liver disease.   Our aim is to provide individualised, holistic care which may sometimes include end of life care.   We also admit some non-complex surgical patients when the other surgical departments are unable to accommodate these patients.  

The main team is comprised of committed Consultants, Senior and Junior Nurses and Healthcare Assistants who have    experience in this speciality.  We work closely with the multidisciplinary team to enhance the quality of care delivered and effectively manage complex discharge planning. 

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 and PREP requirements   

• Extensive experience essential within a medical setting  

• ENB course/experience relevant to specialist area desirable but not essential   

• Knowledge of relevant NMC/national guidelines, policies and procedures (Code of conduct)   

• Basic life support 

Why HCA UK?     

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 Senior Staff Nurse in our Medical ward 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     

Diversity and Inclusion     

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 environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.     

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why 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, to anyone that needs them.     

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