HCA Healthcare UK – The World’s largest private healthcare group; providing award winning primary, acute and complex care.

Situated in the heart of London's world-renowned medical district, The Princess Grace Hospital is recognised as one of the best-equipped multidisciplinary private hospitals in the capital. Our dedicated and highly trained team is committed to delivering an exemplary standard of clinical care across all specialties.

The Princess Grace Hospital has 127 registered beds, including 90 inpatient, 21 day case, 8 endoscopy, an urgent care unit and a Level 3 intensive care unit containing 9 beds, with 24-hour consultant cover and a high dependency unit. The hospital also has a several specialised centres, including; The London Breast Institute, recognised as one of the best private breast screening and diagnostic treatment centres in the UK; the London Digestive Centre, a highly specialised outpatient facility offering diagnoses and treatments for all conditions of the stomach, small and large intestines, liver, pancreas, and bile ducts; and The Institute of Sport Exercise and Health, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to sport and exercise medicine.

Urgent care is provided for a variety of conditions, including acute medical conditions such as respiratory and chest complaints; traumatic injuries; ear, nose and throat conditions; fractures, sprains and strains; stomach, bowel and bladder problems; minor wounds, burns, or cuts and grazes and general aches and pains.

We are currently recruiting for a Sister/Charge Nurse in our Urgent Care Centre.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sister/Charge Nurse to join the urgent Care , providing effective leadership, expertise, advice and support to the team, carrying continuous responsibility for the management of the unit, making effective use of resources and ensuring the highest standards of care to patients and families are achieved.

This is a full time position: 37.5 hours per week (Shifts covering 8am-10pm)

Salary: from £38,000- £50,330 (dependent on experience) + enhancements and Benefits

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.

Closing date : 17/12/2018

Please note we will close this role early if suitable number of applications are received

Duties & Responsibilities

• Make efficient use of available resources, within budgetary constraints, to meet business objectives
• Prioritise workloads and direct staff accordingly
• Demonstrate and role model outstanding clinical practice at all times
• Develop and coach team members to ensure consistently high standards of care are met
• Regularly deputise for Modern Matron/other departmental Sisters when required
• Evaluate the work of the team and ensure standards are met

Skills & Experience

• RGN with current NMC PIN
• Significant post-graduate experience within an A&E setting
• Completed a A&E and/or Minor Injuries/illnesses course
• Experience of plastering and suturing
• Management or supervisory experience
• ENB 998 (or equivalent) 
• Demonstrable experience of managing budgets

About The Individual

At HCA UK we recognise and value everyone as unique and individual; treat people with kindness and compassion; act with absolute honesty, integrity, and fairness and trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family. As someone looking to join our family, you will demonstrate these key values.

You will also actively participate as a member of a team to move the team towards completion of tasks, goals, and objectives; demonstrate leadership and influence others to be the best they can be and inspire our colleagues and patients; and deliver information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner to effectively engage others and achieve desired results.

If you wish to find out more about this opportunity, please apply for this role and a member of the team will be in contact shortly.