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The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

UCC Nurse

The closing date is 23 February 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced UCC Nurse to join our dedicated team at HJE.

The Urgent Care Clinic is open 7 days a week (8am to 8pm week days and 8am to 6pm weekend and BH)

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

Located in leafy St Johns 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 Johns.

Date posted

10 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0263-26-0056

Job locations

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 clients 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 clients journey and use departmental electronic records resources appropriately.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 clients 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 clients journey and use departmental electronic records resources appropriately.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

Employer's website

https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

Employer's website

https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)