Staff Nurse - Spinal and Thoracic

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare insurance

Pension contribution increasing with/​

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work

Group Life Assurance

Job summary

The Princess Grace Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, is seeking a Staff Nurse for its Spinal and Thoracic Ward in London. The role is full-time (37.5 hours weekly) with shifts across Monday to Sunday, including nights and weekends.

You’ll care for patients undergoing major spinal and thoracic surgery within a leading private healthcare group. Ideal candidates are NMC-registered with post-registration spinal ward experience and strong clinical assessment, communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in a spinal ward.
• Experience caring for patients undergoing complex spinal and thoracic procedures.
• Exposure to pre-operative and post-operative patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the surgical pathway.
• Support recovery and rehabilitation after spinal/thoracic surgery.
• Collaborate with Consultants, Physiotherapists and the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Spinal ward experience

Clinical assessment

Team communication

Patient-centred care

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Staff Nurse - Spinal and ThoracicLondon: The Princess Grace HospitalFull time: 37.5 hours per weekShift times: Monday – Sunday (flexibility to work long days, Nights & weekends)Permanent contractWe're looking for a Staff Nurse to join our Spinal and Thoracic Ward at The Princess Grace Hospital.The Princess Grace Hospital is recognised for delivering exceptional care across a range of specialist surgical services, including complex spinal and thoracic procedures. Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you'll care for patients undergoing major spinal and thoracic surgery. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your surgical nursing expertise within one of the UK's leading private healthcare providers.As a Staff Nurse on the Spinal and Thoracic Ward, you'll deliver high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the surgical pathway. You'll gain exposure to the pre-operative and post-operative management of patients undergoing complex spinal and thoracic procedures, supporting recovery and rehabilitation while working closely with Consultants, Physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcomes and patient experience.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 bring:Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration.Must have post-registration experience within a Spinal ward environment.Experience caring for patients undergoing complex spinal and thoracic surgical procedures.Exposure to pre-operative and post-operative patient care.Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.Commitment to delivering outstanding patient-centred care.Why HCA UK?Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Staff Nurse in our Spinal and Thoracic ward, you’ll be eligible for:25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit youPrivate Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitalsPrivate pension contribution which increases with length of serviceSeason Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemeGroup Life Assurance from day oneCritical illness coverEnhanced Maternity and Paternity payCorporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The PortlandComprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit youDiscounts with over 800 major retailersCulture and valuesAt HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individualKindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassionHonesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairnessLoyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignityReasonable adjustmentsWe 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 our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.#LI-HA1