Senior Staff Nurse- Medical Ward

As Senior Staff Nurse, working within our Medical Ward, your main purpose will be to 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.

This position is in a 13 bedded Medical Ward which is situated on the fifth floor of the hospital. It specialises in care for patients with a wide range of medical conditions including heart failure, dementia, diabetes, renal failure, stroke (not acute), and liver disease. Our aim is to provide individualised, holistic care which may sometimes include end of life care. We also admit some non-complex surgical patients when the other surgical departments are unable to accommodate these patients.

The main team is comprised of committed Consultants, Senior and Junior Nurses and Healthcare Assistants who have experience in this speciality. We work closely with the multidisciplinary team to enhance the quality of care delivered and effectively manage complex discharge planning.

• NMC Registration and PREP requirements


• Extensive experience essential within a medical setting


• ENB course/experience relevant to specialist area desirable but not essential


• Knowledge of relevant NMC/national guidelines, policies and procedures (Code of conduct)


• 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.


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 Senior Staff Nurse in our Medical ward 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., HCA Healthcare Over 50 years of creating a healthier tomorrow.

Today HCA is the largest private healthcare provider in the world, and the largest provider of privately funded healthcare in the U.K. A world-class network of over 30 facilities in London, Manchester, Wilmslow, Glasgow and Prestatyn, with its latest venture opening in Birmingham in 2024. Uniquely we also partner with the NHS to provide care within large NHS teaching hospitals. No other U.K. provider can match our global scale, breadth and depth of knowledge and expertise. We treat 27 million people each year across our global network, and many of our hospitals are rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC. Covering virtually all aspects of medicine from prevention and diagnosis through to treatment and aftercare in both our Primary and Secondary Care Divisions. Cardiac and Cancer Care, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation, Urgent Care, GP and Health screening to Obstetrics, IVF and Maternity care, to name a few.

We can promise by joining the HCA family, you will learn from experts in every department, and your opportunities will be endless. You will be empowered to achieve more in your career and will be provided with outstanding rewards and development support to match the level of care we are famed for.