We are looking for a new Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our busy orthopaedics ward, St Elizabeth’s, our ward which specialises in orthopaedics, including spinal surgery and trauma as well as some general surgery.
The successful applicant will demonstrate extensive experience in orthopaedics and will be up to date in current practices. Experience will extend to working within a busy ward and professional, multi-disciplinary teams. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a thriving busy team and wants to work with excellent staff to patient ratios.
Located in leafy St John’s Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our luxury private Hospital has an international reputation for providing the highest quality of care to patients and is unique in that all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St John’s
What would be my responsibilities be my responsibilities as the Staff Nurse:
- Carry out planned care for a group of patients with support from senior staff.
- Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient care.
- Assist in performing safe effective care for patients requiring advanced clinical skills.
- Recognise when changes in patients condition occur and take appropriate action.
- Assist and advise unregistered staff in the delivery of patient care.
- Assist in the safe transfer of critically ill patients.
- Maintain accurate clinical observations of the patient and act accordingly.
- Contribute to the delivery of the Hospital’s Nursing Strategy and the Hospitals Strategic Objectives.
- Conduct oneself in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Hospital policies.
- To be aware of and take appropriate action in regard to cardiac arrest, fire and major incident.
- Be aware of and adhere to Hospital policies and procedures.
- To undertake responsibility for tasks delegated by the Senior Nurse and Ward Manager.
Am I the right person for this Staff Nurse post?
- Registered Nurse – (Adult) with a valid NMC registration
- Diploma/degree in relevant subject
- Post registration qualification in stroke or acute Medicine or demonstrate relevant experience and competency in area of specialities
- 1 year post registration experience medical ward or setting
- Evidence of ongoing training and commitment to development
Why work for us?
At our Hospital 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; from 27 days annual leave, generous private healthcare cover, contributory pension schemes – including continuation of the NHS pension, to providing short-term accommodation for new starters.
When you become part of the HJE Family, these are just 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.