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Ward Sister/Charge Nurse- Surgical Ward
Birmingham: The Harborne Hospital
Full time:
Monday - Sunday 37.5 hours per week
Shift times:
Flexible to work, long days, nights and weekends based on internal rotation.
Permanent Contract
Salary: competitive (DOE) plus 9% shift allowance
We're looking for a Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Surgical Inpatients team at the Harborne Hospital.
The Harborne Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare UK is a brand new £100million, 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 General surgery to assist in leading the way 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.
This role is both exciting and challenging; the skills required are both based on an experience of managing this specialist patient group but also utilizing a strong evidence base.
The charge nurse will work with the manager and matron to deliver high quality and innovative nursing practice in line with HCA mission and vision, national guidelines and standards.
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'll Bring
* Experience working in a surgical inpatient setting
* Experience in the provision of staff education within General surgery patients (local level)
* Current nursing registration (First Level) through the Nursing & Midwifery Council
* To be willing to undertake relevant post-registration courses
* ILS provider course completed and qualification in required upon hire, or within 3 month of hire
* Management experience/leading a team
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.
Benefits
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 Sister/Charge Nurse in the surgical team, 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
Who are 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 offer the chance to broaden your clinical knowledge and thanks to our exceptional clinician to patient ratios, a healthy work environment that gives you more time to do what you do best: care.
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.