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’ 

The Harley Street Clinic Children’s Hospital is one of the largest, most vibrant and innovative specialist centres for paediatric medicine in Europe.

We are recruiting for a Staff Nurse in our Cardiac & Oncology ward 

We attract some of the world’s most highly-respected Paediatric Consultants and help children of all ages with complex medical problems, with particular expertise in oncology, neurosciences and cardiology. In fact, we’re the only independent hospital in the UK specialising in cardiac treatments for conditions present from birth.

We have the largest private PICU in the country, an Acute General Paediatric ward, a bespoke Paediatric Oncology Day Care Unit, a Haemato-oncology Unit and service for paediatric patients including bone marrow transplant and we’re continually investing in the latest technology and equipment.

Job Description

As a Paediatric Staff Nurse, you will be responsible and accountable for the assessment of required care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of holistic care for children on our general surgical and medical ward.

You will be working to promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research, evidence based practice and the developmental of additional clinical skills in the speciality.

It will also be your responsibility to assist in the safe, effective and efficient management of the department with allocated resources. 

This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) permanent post.

The projected salary range is:  £31,972 to £35,169 per annum + 9% Shift enhancement, pension scheme and more attractive flexible benefits

Shifts: flexible shifts on internal rotation (long days, nights, weekends) 

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.

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

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individual children and to supervise junior staff in this activity.
• Ensure an ongoing welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for the children and their families.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming any barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events.
• Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence based nursing care.
• Ensure clinical practice is evidence based or peer reviewed “best practice”.
• Assist with ongoing education and training of families.

Skills & Experience

• NMC Child Registered Nurse with basic paediatric life support.
• Understanding of Safeguarding issues and clinical governance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team and independently.

About The Individual

As the successful individual, you will need to be adaptable and able to meet changing working patterns and caseload, working independently as well as part of a team. You will possess a passion for delivering customer service and a desire to provide an exceptional patient experience. You will display a personable, yet professional manner at all times. 

If you wish to find out more about this opportunity, please send through your details and we would be happy to accommodate an informal visit as part of your application process and look forward to meeting you!