Senior Staff Nurse – Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
Birmingham: The Harborne Hospital
Full time: Monday – Sunday 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: Flexible to work, long days, nights and weekends based on internal rotation.
Permanent Contract
Salary: competitive (DOE) plus 9% shift allowance
We’re looking for a Senior Staff Nurse to join our Cardiothoracic Surgical Inpatients team at the Harborne Hospital.
The Harborne Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare UK is a brand new £100million, purpose-built 50 bed, multi-speciality private hospital.
Located on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham campus, the hospital has a deep clinical infrastructure, equipment and facilities and expert, experienced teams to deliver full clinical pathways across a mix of specialties and sub-specialties at all levels of complexity including Cardiology, Cancer and Complex Surgery.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse with exceptional skills and knowledge in Cardiothoracic surgery to assist in the provision of outstanding patient care within HCA.
The ward is a 12 bedded multi-speciality surgical ward, including GI, Gynae, orthopaedics, breast, spinal, liver, etc. There is also a 6 bedded enhanced care unit with in-room cardiac monitoring. We also have a state-of-the-art Intensive Care unit with 6 beds.
As a Senior Staff Nurse, we’ll look to you to provide clinical leadership and act as a mentor and role model to our junior members of staff.
What you’ll bring:
Experience working in a surgical inpatient setting.
Proven experience in caring for patients following cardiac / thoracic surgery (cardiac course desirable).
Current nursing registration (First Level) through the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
Willingness to undertake relevant post-registration courses.
Basic Life Support certification.
Mentorship / Preceptorship of junior staff.
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 Senior Staff Nurse in the cardiac surgical team, 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.
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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