Salary: from £39174 - £45419 + 9% shift enhancements

This is a full time position : 37.50 hours per week (long days/nights)

Benefits: We'll look after you with our contribution pension scheme, the use of all HCA facilities for acute medical conditions, annual salary review, 25 days holiday each year and access to a fantastic flexible benefits scheme. We can also offer you a relocation packages if you are living outside of London or the UK. You can expect to be working in an environment that promotes the development of your skills and knowledge.

Job Description

We are currently looking to recruit a Sister/Charge Nurse to join our highly skilled team of Nurses.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience within Neuro, Renal and general intensive care to take the next step in their career. You will be required to act as an expert practitioner and role model, assisting your junior colleagues to develop advanced knowledge and skills in order to benefit the treatment and care of critically ill patients in our hospital.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently assess patient care requirements and deliver planned nursing care in agreement with the patient or the main carer
• Capably co-ordinate the care for a patient, participating within the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supervising junior staff / health care assistant / student and display the skill to recognise and take appropriate action in emergency situations
• To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate high standards of critical care nursing. To work within a team, supervising and directing junior staff and deputising for Sisters in their absence.
• Develop and promote protocols for the recognition and the management of critically ill patients.
• To provide clinical leadership and line management for all nursing and support staff.
• With the assistance of the Modern matron ensure the implementation of new initiatives within critical care service.
• With the assistance of the Modern matron to actively lead, participate and contribute to research and audits projects within the service.
• Develop and monitor discharge planning for long term ICU patients transferred to the ward environment.

Skills & Experience

• Registered General Nurse with NMC pin
• Intensive Care qualification
• Teaching and mentorship qualification
• Certificate, Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• Extensive experience as a Senior Nurse within a critical care setting
• Experience working with cardiac patients
• Team leadership and staff motivation
• Computer literate

About The Individual

The successful candidate will possess a passion for customer service and a desire to provide an exceptional patient experience. You will be tactful, caring and diplomatic and will be confident communicating with people at all levels. In return, we can offer you a wonderful, supportive environment to work in. We understand the importance of your own professional development and can offer excellent training opportunities, as well as some excellent benefits. If you would like to find out more, please send through your details and we will be in touch to answer any questions you may have

About The Facility

HCA Healthcare UK - World's largest private acute and complex care hospital group and winners of 'The Best Private Healthcare provider 2016' and 'Best International Cancer Services' provider 2016

If you are a dedicated healthcare professional looking to progress your career with an internationally renowned hospital group, you have arrived at the right place. HCA Healthcare UK is the largest private hospital group in Central London and has an international reputation for excellence in healthcare.

The Wellington Hospital, the UK's largest private hospital, provides a high standard of intensive care around the clock. The hospital has 50 critical care beds including two Intensive Care Units with a total of 28 beds dedicated to Level 3 intensive care.

The Wellington South Critical Care Unit cares for Neurological and general patients and working closely alongside our Acute Admissions Unit (AAU).

A team of doctors who specialise in intensive care lead the Unit and are supported by our specialist Critical Care Nurses, providing constant one-to-one care for all our patients. The Units are capable of caring for patients with the most complex health needs including those who have had major general, neuro or cardiac surgery, and who require the highest level of organ support.