Senior Staff Nurse - Paediatrics

Job summary

We're looking for a Senior Staff Nurse to join the team on our Neurorehabilitation and Complex Care Inpatient Ward at The Portland Hospital, currently rated Good by the CQC and the UKs only private hospital dedicated to the healthcare needs of women and children. Its an exciting opportunity to join a team that's passionate about encouraging the development of their colleagues.

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. Well look to you as an expert in your field to support and mentor the junior nurses, using your in-depth clinical knowledge to guide and support them while also stepping up and leading the unit the absence of the Sister/Charge nurse. Its a varied role. One day you could be implementing and evaluating holistic care plans for children in partnership with the wider multidisciplinary team, the next participating in audits or quality improvement projects to continually improve the care we provide. No matter what each day brings, at HCA UK you can rest assured you'll have all the time and tools you need to not only grow, but thrive.

About us

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were 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 Senior Staff Nurse on our Paediatric Neurorehabilitation and Complex Care 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 you

• 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