Senior Staff Nurse - Spinal / Thoracic

HCA Healthcare UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Senior Staff Nurse for its Spinal/Thoracic team. This role involves managing the nursing care for inpatients and includes responsibilities to lead the team and coordinate patient follow-ups. Candidates must be NMC Registered and have experience in Spinal/Thoracic nursing. The position offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday increasing with service

Private healthcare insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC qualification.
• Experience in Spinal/Thoracic nursing is essential.
• Basic life support training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for spinal/thoracic inpatients.
• Lead and manage staff in the absence of the Sister.
• Evaluate patient treatment outcomes.

Skills

NMC Registered

Experience/Qualification in Spinal/Thoracic

Phlebotomy training

Job description

Overview

Senior Staff Nurse – Spinal / Thoracic – London: The Princess Grace Hospital. Full time: 37.5 hours per week. Shift times: Monday – Sunday (flexibility to work long days, nights & weekends). Permanent contract. Salary: competitive dependent on experience plus 9% shift allowance.

We’re looking for a Senior Staff Nurse to join our Inpatients Spinal/ Thoracic Team at the Princess Grace Hospital, currently rated “Good” by the CQC. You will work with supportive colleagues and Specialist Consultants, benefiting from training on up‑to‑date innovative equipment and treatments, helping you to become more of an expert in your field.

As a Senior Staff Nurse within the Spinal/ Thoracic department, you will assess, plan, deliver and implement a high standard of nursing care, responding to individual needs. In the absence of the Sister you will provide management and leadership to all staff, and act as a point of contact for patients following discharge.

The Princess Grace Hospital is located in London’s medical district and is recognised as one of the best-equipped multidisciplinary private hospitals in the capital. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering exemplary clinical care across all specialties.

Responsibilities

Provide high‑quality nursing care for spinal/thoracic inpatients, assessing patient needs, planning care, delivering treatment and evaluating outcomes. Lead and manage staff in the absence of the Sister and coordinate patient discharge follow‑up as required.

About the hospital

The Princess Grace Hospital has 127 registered beds, including 90 inpatient beds, 21 day case beds, 8 endoscopy beds, an urgent care unit and a Level 3 intensive care unit with 9 beds, 24‑hour consultant cover and a high dependency unit. The hospital houses specialised centres including: The London Breast Institute; The London Digestive Centre; and The Institute of Sport Exercise and Health.

What you’ll bring

• NMC Registered
• Experience/Qualification in speciality (Spinal/Thoracic) – essential
• Phlebotomy training desirable
• Knowledge of relevant hospital policies and procedures
• Knowledge of relevant NMC/national guidelines, policies and procedures (Code of conduct)
• Basic life support

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA is one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK we are among the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. As part of a large multisite group, we offer opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, with working conditions that support health and wellbeing. We provide a range of benefits to reflect employees’ contributions.

Benefits and rewards

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave
• Private healthcare insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of 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 discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each of us bring. Our mission is to care for and improve human life, and we live by four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to anyone that needs them.

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