Senior Staff Nurse - Paediatrics

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Senior Staff Nurse for their Paediatric Neurorehabilitation and Complex Care Ward. The role involves mentoring junior staff, implementing care plans, and ensuring high-quality patient care. With a focus on professional development, the position offers a £10,000 welcome bonus and comprehensive benefits, including private healthcare and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contributions

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discounts

Flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Immediate paediatric life support certification required.
• Experience in Paediatric Neurorehabilitation and complex care.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor junior nurses.
• Implement and evaluate holistic care plans.
• Lead the unit in absence of the Sister/Charge nurse.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Clinical Governance

Education

NMC Child Registered Nurse (RN Child / RSCN)

Job description

**For a limited time only, we are offering a £10,000 welcome bonus to experienced Nurses who apply directly and successfully join the team (subject to T&Cs)**

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Staff Nurse working within our Paediatric Neurorehabilitation and Complex Care Inpatient Ward, you'll play a key role in the smooth operation of the department. You will support and mentor junior nurses, using your clinical knowledge to guide and support them, while also leading the unit in the absence of the Sister/Charge nurse. Your responsibilities will include implementing and evaluating holistic care plans, participating in audits or quality improvement projects, and contributing to the continuous improvement of patient care. At HCA UK, you'll have the resources and support to grow and thrive.

About us

Founded over 50 years ago by Dr. Thomas Frist, HCA has become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we are one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare, investing over £500 million in treatments, technology, and facilities. As part of a large multisite healthcare group, we offer excellent opportunities for career progression, along with working conditions that prioritize your wellbeing.

We care for our employees to enable them to provide exceptional care. Our benefits include:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell leave
• Private Healthcare Insurance
• Private pension contributions that increase with service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discounts, including maternity packages at The Portland
• Flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts with over 800 retailers

Job responsibilities

Position: Senior Staff Nurse - Paediatric Neurorehabilitation & Complex Care

Location: The Portland Hospital for Women & Children, London

Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week, Permanent

Shifts: Flexibility required for long days, nights & weekends

Salary: Competitive plus benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits, career development)

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC Child Registered Nurse (RN Child / RSCN) with immediate paediatric life support

Experience

• Experience in Paediatric Neurorehabilitation and complex care
• Understanding of Safeguarding issues
• Teaching and mentoring experience
• Experience with clinical governance and audits
• Supervising and assessing students and shift leading (desirable)
• Experience with tracheostomised patients (desirable)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experience, a £10,000 sign-on bonus is available.