Band 5 Staff Nurse

As a Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering safe, effective, and high-quality nursing care. You will work closely with the wider clinical team to ensure patients receive the best possible experience throughout their stay.,

• Deliver high quality, evidence-based nursing care in line with hospital policies and best practice
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients undergoing gynaecological and general surgical procedures
• Support patients pre-operatively and post operatively, including monitoring recovery and managing complications
• Administer medications safely in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines
• Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Maintain accurate, clear, and timely clinical documentation
• Work collaboratively with consultants, medical teams, and allied health professionals
• Provide clear communication and emotional support to patients and their families
• Contribute to effective discharge planning to ensure safe transitions of care
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well organised clinical environment
• Support Healthcare Assistants and junior staff, contributing to a positive team culture
• Participate in audit, quality improvement, and clinical governance activities
  
  Registered Nurse with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council registration
• Previous experience within an acute hospital setting
• Experience or exposure to surgical nursing is desirable
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workload in a busy environment
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with patients, families, and colleagues
• A proactive and team focused approach
• Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service
  
  Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independent charitable hospitals, located in the heart of London's medical district. We have built a strong reputation for delivering outstanding patient care across a wide range of specialties.
Our main hospital spans 8 floors with 234 beds and 10 operating theatres, including a hybrid theatre, supported by a 13-bed intensive care unit. Our Gynaecology and General Surgery Ward provides care for patients undergoing a variety of planned and complex procedures. This is a busy and dynamic ward where teamwork is essential, offering exposure to a diverse case mix and excellent opportunities to build your clinical experience in surgical nursing. We are proud of our values: We go further, We work as one, and We personalise care.

We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are: Private Medical Insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Travel season ticket loan
• Family friendly benefits
• A range of retail discounts
• Excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.