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 Staff Nurse in our Urgent Care Centre.

Job Description

As a Staff Nurse in Urgent Care you will  assess, plan, deliver and implement a high standard of nursing care, responding to individual needs.

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

Salary: from £1,972-£35,169 (dependent on experience) + enhancements and Benefits

Reward & recognition – We reward your commitment in delivering the highest standard of care with generous and competitive benefits such as  our contribution pension scheme, private medical insurance, annual salary review,  247.5hrs holiday each year; with the option to buy and sell. We invest in your career development with clear career pathways and access to further education. We can also offer you support with relocation if you are living outside of London or the UK; subject to terms and conditions.

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

Duties & Responsibilities

• To demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and to be accountable for own actions
• Prioritising workloads and directing staff accordingly
• Make efficient use of available resources
• Regularly deputise for the Clinical Nurse Manager, providing management and leadership in their absence
• Promote team working
• Assess, plan and deliver care, based on individual patient and family needs
• Able to provide patients with appropriate and clear aftercare advice
• Evaluate care of the team and ensure standards are met
• Respect and ensure patient privacy and confidentiality
• Support and act as role model for junior staff, promoting a learning environment
• Ensure equipment is in good working order
• To maintain accurate records of patient care
• Provide patients and families with information regarding the care and management of their condition
• Responsible for the control storage and administration of drugs
• Involvement in projects as required
• To carry out nursing duties as requested by senior staff

Skills & Experience

• Registered Nurse Level 1
• NMC Registration and PREP requirements
• Emergency nursing experience desirable
• Triage Skills
• Recognised post graduate emergency nursing course desirable
• Phlebotomy training essential
• Recognised course in plastering techniques desirable
• Advanced Life Support Course desirable (must have a willingness to undertake if does not hold course)
• Knowledge of relevant hospital policies and procedures
• Health and Safety training
• Lifting and Handling

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, working together to achieve tasks, goals, and objectives; demonstrate a lead by example attitude to 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.