Role: Senior Staff Nurse – Neonatal Unit
Location: The Portland Hospital for Women & Children, Central London
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday–Sunday (long days, nights & weekends)
Salary: £Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)
We’re looking for a Senior Staff Nurse to join our Neonatal Unit at The Portland Hospital. Rated “Good” by the CQC, The Portland is the UK’s only private hospital dedicated exclusively to the healthcare needs of women and children.
As a Senior Staff Nurse in our Neonatal Unit, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of clinical care. Acting as deputy to the Sister/Charge Nurse, you’ll support the day-to-day smooth running of the unit, mentor junior staff, and lead shifts when required. You’ll be a key advocate for patients and their families, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, compassionate, and effective care.
This is a varied and rewarding role. You’ll be involved in everything from implementing and evaluating holistic care plans, to participating in audits and quality improvement initiatives. At HCA UK, we’ll give you the time, tools, and support you need to grow and thrive in your career.
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:
1. NMC Child Registered Nurse (RN Child / RSCN)/NMC Adult Registered Nurse, with Qualified in Speciality Training (SCBU, HDU and ICU modules)
2. Experience working within a Neonatal Unit, including attendance to deliveries in labour ward (post-qualification) (
3. Neonatal Life Support ()
4. Experience of supervising and assessing students and shift leading is essential
5. Understanding of Safeguarding issues
6. Teaching and mentoring experience
7. Excellent written and verbal communication
8. Excellent clinical governance and experience with audits
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 within the Neonatal Unit you’ll be eligible for:
9. 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
10. Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
11. Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
12. Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
13. Group Life Assurance from day one
14. Critical illness cover
15. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
16. Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
17. Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
18. Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our values across all areas of our organisation. As a valued member of our team, you will be expected to uphold and demonstrate HCA Healthcare UK’s core values through respectful behaviour and conduct. This includes a commitment to fostering Inclusion in all aspects of your role. We approach every patient and colleague with empathy, kindness, and understanding, ensuring a supportive and caring environments for all. We strive for excellence in everything we do, continuously improving our skills and services. Additionally, we encourage sustainable practices by considering the environmental impact of your actions whenever possible.
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.
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