Specialised Senior Staff Nurse

HCA Healthcare UK; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare UK is seeking a Practice Nurse for their Primary Care Team in London. This role involves managing a clinical case load, collaborating with GPs, and providing care for corporate client's employees. The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer care skills and be a registered nurse with relevant experience. A focus on patient-centered care and collaboration within a fast-paced environment is crucial. Additionally, HCA Healthcare UK emphasizes inclusivity and supports flexible working arrangements for their staff.

Qualifications

• A positive and flexible attitude to respond to the needs of the department.
• Ability to manage a clinical case load and plan workload effectively.
• Understanding of requirements for private patients in a business environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage own clinical case load, dealing with presenting patients’ needs in primary care.
• Work closely with GPs and refer as necessary.
• Provide treatment service for client employees with minor injuries and illnesses.
• Identify and develop plans of care according to professional protocols and guidelines.
• Assist with primary care audits and support nursing training.
• Ensure compliance with IPC guidelines.

Skills

Excellent customer care skills

Good Team player

Flexible attitude

Clear communication

Friendly persona

Ability to work under pressure

Understanding of clinical governance

Experience of working with PGD's

Education

RGN and current NMC Registration

Completion of STIP course or equivalent

Job description

We’re looking for a Practice Nurse to join our supportive Primary Care Team based on a corporate client site in London. Under the leadership of the Senior Practice Nurse and Deputy Nurse Manager you'll work on this prestigious client site and be given the time you need to care. This is a fabulous opportunity to take your experience in a different direction.

As a Practice Nurse you'll manage your own clinical case load, dealing with presenting patients’ needs in a primary care setting. These will be the clients employees.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you'll do:

• Be responsible for planning and organising own workload on a day to day basis.
• Work closely with GPs and nursing colleagues and members of the client’s healthcare team and refer to GP when necessary
• Provide a treatment service for client employees with minor injuries and illnesses including onwards referral to own GP, in-house GP or hospital emergency services as appropriate
• Manage own clinical case load, dealing with presenting patients’ needs in a primary care setting.
• Identify and develop a plan of care and treat specific conditions in accordance with agreed professional protocols and guidelines ( PGDs) e.g. travel health, family planning
• Assist with primary care audits, staff training and development.
• Support the Deputy Nursing Manager with the IPC compliance throughout the service and the corporate client sites .
• Play an effective part of the Infection Control team for the primary care- ensuring support for patients & colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures.

What you’ll bring:

• Excellent customer care skills
• Good Team player
• Flexible attitude to respond to the needs of the department and business
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
• A "can do" attitude
• A friendly and approachable persona
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• An understanding of the requirements of private patients working in pressurised business environment
• Understanding of clinical governance and safeguarding
• RGN and current NMC Registration
• Completion of STIP course or equivalent
• Experience of working with PGD's

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

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

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