Staff Nurse- Hip Unit

The Staff Nurse will work alongside the Clinical Nurse Specialist in the assessment and planning of specialist nursing advice and nursing procedures.
As a staff Nurse you will be involved in the journey of the patient from start to end so there's continuity of care
Working alongside supportive colleagues, clinical educators and Specialist Consultants, you will benefit from training on the most up to date pioneering equipment and treatments, helping you to become more of an expert in your field.

Duties & Responsibilities
To manage and develop pre-assessment skills with guidance of the CNS

To develop knowledge of orthopaedic pathophysiology and pre-existing conditions

To work with outpatients department or pre-assessment when clinic is not busy or directed by the CNS

To assist with follow up appointments and wound care alongside the Consultants and CNS

To alert the CNS when there are concerns and complex medical histories of surgical patients to ensure correct care and patient safety is maintained

Clinical skills in taking and interpreting vital signs and tests with guidance of CNS, as well as delivering appropriate and safe care

To deputise when the CNS is absent from clinic with guidance of the surgical team

To be able to follow up on care and surgical procedures to ensure patients are given and are managing their rehab correctly.

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:
NMC Registered Nurse Level 1

Experience working in an Outpatient setting/ experience in specialty area

Pre assessment experience/skills

Clinical sound and competent

Phlebotomy trained

Wound care management

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 Hip 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.