Staff Nurse

Staff Nurse – Surgical Ward (Orthopaedic, Neuro & Spinal)

Location: The Wellington Hospital South, London
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: Days, nights and weekends
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive DOE + shift enhancements

As a Staff Nurse within the Surgical Ward, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to patients undergoing orthopaedic, neurological and spinal procedures. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support patients throughout their inpatient journey, from admission through to discharge, ensuring excellent clinical standards and a positive patient experience.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, whilst monitoring patient condition, administering medications and delivering effective post-operative care. You will work closely with consultants, therapists and colleagues across the ward to ensure patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care at all times.

The role involves caring for patients with a range of complex surgical needs, undertaking clinical assessments, maintaining accurate documentation, recognising and escalating clinical concerns appropriately, and contributing to a safe and supportive ward environment. You will also play an active role in your own professional development and contribute positively to the wider team.

Above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. It’s this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Other’s may think this is just a role in (team), but to us, you’ll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis.

What you'll bring:

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration
• Post-registration experience within an acute surgical ward environment
• Orthopaedic, neuro or spinal nursing experience desirable
• Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to recognise patient deterioration
• Confidence in delivering high-quality patient-centred care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• A passion for delivering exceptional patient care
  

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 Staff Nurse, 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 

Culture and values   

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know 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, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. 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 with loyalty, respect and dignity  

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, to anyone that needs them. 

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