HCA - Orthopaedic Ward

We have a great opportunity to join our Orthopaedics and Spinal Ward at The London Clinic. You will work with a supportive clinical team and care for patients before and after orthopaedic and spinal surgery. Your care and attention will make an important difference during each patient's recovery. You will help patients with their personal care, movement and daily needs while encouraging them to regain their confidence and independence., Help patients with washing, dressing, toileting and other personal care while protecting their dignity. Support patients to move, change position and walk safely as they recover from surgery. Help patients with eating and drinking to support their health and recovery. Check and record temperature, pulse, blood pressure, breathing rate, oxygen levels and fluid balance. Tell the registered nurse immediately if you notice a change in a patient's condition. Listen to patients and provide reassurance when they are in pain, worried or less independent. Communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, relatives and colleagues. Keep patient information private and secure. Help maintain a clean, safe and well organised ward. Follow infection prevention and patient safety procedures. Use equipment safely and report any faults. Complete tasks given to you by a registered nurse when you have the correct training and skills. Attend training and keep your knowledge and skills up to date.

As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, we care for over 120,000 patients each year. What makes us different is what we do with that success. We reinvest it into our services, our technology and, most importantly, our people. From developing innovative new ways of delivering care to supporting continuous learning and career progression, we are always looking ahead. Based in the heart of London's medical district, you will be part of an organisation delivering care across 234 beds, 10 theatres and a 13-bed intensive care unit. You will work alongside more than 1,300 colleagues and over 700 consultant surgeons and physicians, all united by a shared commitment to high quality, compassionate care. We are incredibly proud to be the only independent healthcare provider included in the Top 10 of the Financial Times' UK Best Employers Survey 2026.