HCA Healthcare UK – World’s largest private acute and complex care hospital group with a network of the capital’s most respected and long established private hospitals. We are an award winning healthcare provider with our hospitals being awarded as ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ by the CQC. 

Working within one of our 24 hour critical care units will keep you challenged and will give you the opportunity to develop your existing skills. All of our units are equipped with the latest technology and provide specialised care to level 2 & 3 patients; with our commitment to progressing careers within our group and the availability of bank shifts, you will have the opportunity to work across an extremely diverse and acute patient-load. Plus, with our nurse to patient ratio frequently at 1:1, we will give you the opportunity to do what you do best: Care. 

We pride ourselves on providing world class healthcare, which we achieve through our dedicated highly skilled team of nurses, state of the art facilities and world renowned consultants. Our team of ICU nurses are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care at all times and go above and beyond in everything that they do. 

Job Description 

As a Staff Nurse in The Lister Hospital Critical Care unit, you will be required to provide a high level of care for patients by assessing, planning, delivering and continued evaluation of care.  Additionally, you will be responsible and accountable for your own practice and for ensuring the delivery of a high quality service at all times.  

This is a full time role working 37.5hrs per week - flexible shifts on internal rotation, including long days, nights and weekends. 

  
The attractive and competitive salary for this role is  £32,270 - £35,855 + 9% shift enhancement and flexible 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. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet the patient and their family’s needs. 

• Responsible for planning and delivering appropriate care for admissions and discharges. 

• Ability to quickly identify any clinical problems and report or take appropriate action. 

• Undertake extended roles such as venepuncture, cannulation and phlebotomy. 

• Initiate improvements and developments in clinical issues and delivery of care. 

• All ad hoc nursing duties as required by senior staff, including potential deputising for seniors in their absence. 

• Contributing to the ongoing research based care and other practice development initiatives. 

• Promote good communication channels amongst staff to enhance good team work. 

Skills & Experience 

• NMC Registered General Nurse. 

• Cardiac, Liver, Neuro, or General ITU/HDU specific skills and experience. 

• Motivated and forward thinking individual with excellent communication skills. 

• Good time management and prioritisation skills. 

• Experience in advanced respiratory ventilation, cardiovascular and renal care would be advantageous. 

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.