Overview
Senior Staff Nurse to join the Paediatric Neurorehabilitation and Complex Care Inpatient Ward at The Portland Hospital.
For a limited time only, there is a £10,000 welcome bonus for experienced Nurses who apply directly and join the team (subject to T&Cs).
The Portland Hospital is the UK’s only private hospital dedicated to the healthcare needs of women and children, rated Good by the CQC. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that supports the development of colleagues.
Main duties
As a Senior Staff Nurse in our Paediatric Neurorehabilitation and Complex Care Inpatient Ward, you will help ensure the smooth operation of the department. You will support and mentor junior nurses using your clinical knowledge, lead the unit in the absence of the Sister/Charge nurse, and contribute to holistic care plans in partnership with the multidisciplinary team. You may also participate in audits or quality improvement projects to continually improve patient care. You will have time and tools to grow and thrive at HCA UK.
About us
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 are one of the largest privately funded healthcare providers with substantial investment in treatments, technology, and facilities. Being part of a large multisite group offers opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, with a focus on staff wellbeing.
We care for our employees so they can provide exceptional care for our patients, offering a range of flexible benefits. As a Senior Staff Nurse on the Paediatric Neurorehabilitation and Complex Care ward you’ll be eligible for:
* 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave
* Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at 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
* Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Details
Date posted: 10 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience plus £10,000 sign-on bonus
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: E0115-25-0100
Job locations: The Portland Hospital, 209 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5AH
Job responsibilities
Senior Staff Nurse - Paediatric Neurorehabilitation & Complex Care
Location: London – The Portland Hospital for Women & Children
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Shifts: Flexibility to work long days, nights and weekends
Salary: Competitive plus benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and career development)
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC Child Registered Nurse (RN Child / RSCN) with immediate paediatric life support
Experience
* Experience working within Paediatric Neurorehabilitation and complex care needs
* Understanding of safeguarding issues
* Teaching and mentoring experience
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Excellent clinical governance and experience with audits
* Experience supervising and assessing students and shift leading is desirable
Desirable
* Experience with tracheostomised patients is desirable
Disclosure and UK Registration
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the DBS will be required. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer: HCA Healthcare UK
Address: The Portland Hospital, 209 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5AH
Employer website: https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/
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