Staff Nurse - ITU

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking an experienced Staff Nurse for its Intensive Therapy Unit. You will provide high-quality care for critically ill patients, engage in collaborative practices, and uphold the highest standards in a supportive environment. This role offers competitive compensation and a range of flexible benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with NMC pin.
• Experience in Cardiac or General ITU.
• Strong communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver patient care in ITU.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams.
• Maintain accountability and high care standards.

Skills

Registered General Nurse

Cardiac ITU skills

General ITU experience

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Prioritization skills

Job description

Overview

Position: Staff Nurse - ITU
Location: London Bridge Hospital, London
Working Hours: Full Time 37.5hrs per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive and Shift Enhancement

We are seeking an experienced ITU Staff Nurse to join our 28-bedded Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) at London Bridge Hospital. Our 24-hour Critical Care Unit provides dedicated, specialised care for critically ill patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions. Our dynamic and highly motivated multidisciplinary team comprises Consultant Intensivists, Critical Care Resident Medical Officers, and Critical Care Nurses, all working together to deliver exceptional patient care.

The Role

As a Staff Nurse in our Critical Care Unit, you will:

• Provide high-quality care by assessing, planning, delivering, and continually evaluating patient needs.
• Communicate effectively with patients, their families, and the wider healthcare team to ensure all medical, physical, and emotional needs are met.
• Take responsibility for your own practice and maintain accountability, ensuring that the highest standards of care are consistently delivered.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of critically ill patients while working in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Your Experience and Skills

• Registered General Nurse with NMC pin.
• Cardiac or General ITU specific skills and experience.
• Excellent communication skills with good time management and prioritisation skills.

Why HCA UK?

Originally 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 and have invested in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group offers opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both mental and physical wellbeing.

We care about our employees so they can deliver exceptional care for our patients. We offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect their invaluable contribution, including:

• 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 to suit you
• 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 different experiences each of us bring. Our four core values are:

• 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 offer flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and in the workplace.