Gynaecology Pre-assessment Senior Staff Nurse
Location: The Portland Hospital, 205 - 209 Great Portland St, London W1W 5AH
Hours: 37.5hrs pw (Mon-Fri)
Salary: Competitive Dependent on skill & Experience + benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)
The Portland Hospital is recruiting for a Pre-assessment Senior Staff Nurse to work within the Gynaecology Department. Internationally renowned for clinical excellence, The Portland Hospital is the only independent hospital in the UK entirely dedicated to women and children. Our inpatient and outpatient specialties reflect this, providing clinical expertise in Paediatrics, Obstetrics, and Women’s Health.
As the Senior Staff Nurse, you will be responsible and accountable for the provision of high-quality care within the gynaecology pre-operative assessment department, working with the inpatient team to provide high-quality care to all women who attend the department for surgical procedures. The Pre-assessment Nurse will conduct comprehensive assessments of patients scheduled for surgical procedures, identifying any potential health concerns that could affect their surgery and post-operative recovery. You will educate patients on the surgery, anaesthesia, and post-operative care, ensuring they understand the process and their responsibilities, monitoring and managing patient care plans, ensuring all necessary steps are taken to optimise patient outcomes.
What you’ll bring: Skills & Experience
1. NMC Registered Nurse
2. Demonstrable knowledge as a qualified nurse with a minimum of 2 years experience
3. Basic adult support
4. Competent in cannulation and venepuncture
5. Able to perform ECG as part of pre-op clinical investigations
6. Able to support team looking after patients who seek our Termination of Pregnancy services
7. Understanding of Safeguarding issues
8. Competent with computers and able to use clinical systems
9. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
10. Previous experience in gynaecology case loading - desirable
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 Pre-assessment Senior Staff Nurse in Gynaecology, 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
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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