We're looking for a Staff Nurse to join the team on our Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at The Portland Hospital, the UK's only private hospital dedicated to the healthcare needs of women and children.
Our modern, 14 bed PICU has been operational since November 2011 and offers cutting-edge treatment using the latest technology and has the support of a specialised team of Consultant Paediatric Intensivists 24/7, ensuring our team has all the tools they need to deliver truly exceptional care.
Main duties of the job
As a PICU Staff Nurse, you'll play a key role in delivering the high-quality care we're known for. Operating on a strong nurse-to-patient ratio, you'll supervise the day-to-day care of your patients, often long stays within our unit. Above all else, what stands out in our PICU is the strong feeling of teamwork, collaboration, and support. Offering a huge variety of courses from our own learning academy and external academic providers, our promise to you is that you will feel supported with a great opportunity to grow.
About us
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 on our Paediatric Intensive Care unit, you'll be eligible for:
1. 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
2. Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
3. Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
4. Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
5. Group Life Assurance from day one
6. Critical illness cover
7. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
8. Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
9. Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits to suit you
10. Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Job responsibilities
Staff Nurse: Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) London: The Portland Hospital for Women & Children Full time: 37.5 hours per week Permanent Shift times: Monday Sunday (flexibility required to work long days, Nights & weekends) Salary: £Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits, and excellent career development)
*Additional £3,000 on your salary per annum as per PICU qualification. AND For a limited time, we are offering a £10,000 welcome bonus to nurses that successfully join the team (T&Cs apply).
Person Specification
Qualifications
* -NMC Child Registered Nurse
* -Post grad nursing experience in PICU or paediatric High Dependency Unit
* -Ability to work closely as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* -Care, compassion, and empathy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Depending on experience Competitive dependent on skills & £10,000 welcome bonus
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