We are looking for an experienced UCC Senior Staff Nurse to join our team at HJE.
Located in leafy St John’s Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our independent private Hospital has just been rated the number one in the country for care in the latest Bupa survey. Uniquely, all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St John’s.
The Urgent Care Clinic is open 7 days a week (8am to 8pm week days and 8am to 6pm weekend and BH).
Am I the right person for this UCC Nurse role?
- Registered Level 1 Nurse with current NMC registration
- Diploma/degree in relevant subject or evidence of work at level 3
- Extensive experience on one of the following: General practice / minor illness, Walk in centre, A&E experience / minor injury unit
- Ongoing training and commitment to development
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment with a wide range of individuals at different levels
- Evidence of wide knowledge base and competency in clinical practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance issues and ability to establish systems in practice
- Understanding of legal an ethical issues / responsibilities relating to nursing practice and especially with regard to autonomous practice
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable
What are the Responsibilities of this UCC Nurse role?
- Maintain a personal professional profile.
- Adhere to relevant professional and public sector codes of practice and ethics including the nursing and midwifery council code of professional conduct.
- Support the team in achieving objectives of the department.
- The post holder will maintain a professional appearance and attitude focusing on customer satisfaction and service.
- Participate in personal development planning and access training as appropriate or deemed necessary/ mandatory by the hospital to improve service provision.
- Demonstrate a high standard of clinical skills, including a broad understanding of changing health care services and provision within the private sector.
- Initially assess client’s needs to rule out life threatening injury or condition followed by a holistic approach to assessment of the needs of the client including presenting complaint.
- Clinical examination as requested by the doctor or on initial own undertaking of appropriate systems. e.g.: musculoskeletal.
- In partnership with the doctor and patient devise and carry out appropriate treatment.
- Ensure a safe discharge, or provide all necessary paperwork and investigation results for a smooth referral or admission to hospital.
- Support Casualty First manager by participating in team building and development.
- Share in the efficient running of the department.
- Document an accurate and methodical account of the client’s journey and use departmental electronic records resources appropriately
Why apply for this role?
At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits;
When you become part of the HJE Family, these are some of the benefits you will receive:
- Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
- 27 days annual leave
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
- Free newspaper and media subscriptions
- Local Business discounts
- Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
- Personal development and training courses
- Annual events and recognition awards
- Career progression and increments
- For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension
If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.