Senior Staff Nurse –Women's Surgical Unit- Gynae Inpatients London: The Portland Hospital for Women & Children Full time Permanent contract: 37.5 per week (long days/nights/weekends rotational shifts) Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience plus 9% shift allowance We are recruiting for a Gynae Senior Staff Nurse to join the Inpatients team at The Portland Hospital, currently rated “Good” by the CQC. As a Senior Staff Nurse in the Gynaecology Inpatient ward you will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate highest standards of nursing for all patients between High Dependency and Surgical Ward working within a team, supervising and directing junior staff enabling the provision of a high quality woman centred surgical service. Deputising for the sisters in their absence. To be willing to provide care to women undergoing surgical or medical termination of pregnancy, including direct involvement with induction of the procedure. To be visionary and dynamic in driving the team forward in a rapid changing environment. To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team. To assist in developing and promoting protocols for the care and management of women undergoing surgery, including care within a High Dependency setting. To provide clinical leadership for nursing and support staff. Take daily responsibility to ensure that the clinical area works within management controls and provides consistently high quality care within given budgets and resources. To assist the Ward Sisters to support the implementation of new initiatives within the Women’s Health Service and to represent the service in their absence. At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others. What you will bring: Registered Nurse Level 1 NMC Registration and PREP requirements Extensive experience essential within a UK Hospital setting Experience within a Surgical/Gynae environment essential Experience relevant to specialist area essential Knowledge of relevant NMC/national guidelines, policies and procedures (Code of conduct) Basic life support 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 our Gynaecology Inpatient, 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 Culture and values At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other. Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values: Unique and Individual : We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity Reasonable adjustments We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, 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. LI-MM1