Staff Nurse- General Surgery

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Job level: Other Qualified Professional

Hours: Full time

Type: Permanent

Posted: 23 Jan 2025

Closes: 22 Feb 2025

Pay: competitive (DOE) plus 9% shift allowance

Job Description

Staff Nurse - General Surgery

Location: The London Bridge Hospital

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Shift times: Monday - Sunday (flexibility required to work long days, nights and weekends)

Permanent contract

Salary: competitive (DOE) plus 9% shift allowance

We're looking for a Staff Nurse to join the General Surgery inpatients ward at The London Bridge Hospital, currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC.

As the Staff Nurse, working within our surgical unit, you will plan, deliver and evaluate high standards of nursing care for Colorectal, Hepatobiliary, Liver and renal transplants, Maxillofacials, Breast surgery patients alongside other general surgery specialities. You'll demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and be accountable for your actions, contributing to the setting of clinical standards, policy and procedures, and research-based care as part of a wide multidisciplinary team.

Rated as 'outstanding' by the CQC, the London Bridge Hospital campus in South East London encompasses an outpatients and diagnostic centre in The Shard; the large world-class hospital based at the Tooley Street site; Private Care at Guys, which is on the top four floors of Guys Hospital Cancer Centre; and outpatient and diagnostic centres across the City, Canary Wharf and Kent.

With 160 beds, 22 ICU beds and 10 operating theatres, we offer our patients exceptional treatment across a multitude of acute and complex care and have use of the latest technologies and healthcare innovations.

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
• Post-graduate experience of a broad range of surgical procedures
• 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 Staff Nurse in our surgical Unit 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.