Senior Staff Nurse – Cardiac, Thoracic Surgery
Location: The Harborne Hospital, Birmingham
Time Type: Full Time
Posted On: Posted Yesterday
Job Requisition ID: 0044286
Contract: Permanent
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 £100 million, 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
* Mentorship/Preceptorship of junior staff
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’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 prioritize 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.
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.
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