Surgical Ward Staff Nurse

NMC Registration and PREP requirements

Proven Surgical Experience

Basic life support

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.

London / The Wellington Hospital (NW8 9LE)
Full time: Monday - Sunday 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: Flexible to work, long days, nights and weekends based on internal rotation.
Permanent Contract:
Salary: £34,100-£37,793 (DOE) plus 9% shift allowance
And for a limited time, we are also offering an attractive £5000 'Golden Hello' welcome payment to successful nurses who join the team prior to 09/06/2024 (T&Cs apply)

We're looking for a Staff Nurse to join our Surgical Inpatients team at the Wellington Hospital, currently rated "Good" by the CQC.

The unit provides care for pre- and post-operative patients for a full range of specialities: plastics and breast surgeries, Colo-rectal, gynaecology, bariatric, ENT, upper GI, gynaecology, urology, vascular & general surgery

As the Staff Nurse, working within our surgical unit, 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.
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.

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, 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 the surgical team, 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

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