The London Clinic

Band 5 Staff Nurse - Breast Cancer Team

The closing date is 01 September 2025

Job summary

* Take responsibility for individualised patient care as appropriate working closely with the Consultants, breast team nursing colleagues and clerical staff. * Ensure legibility and accuracy of nursing records and be aware of the legal implications of these documents. * Ensure the provision of excellent evidence-based care for patients. * Co-ordinate and assist the Breast Team in Clinical areas independently.

Main duties of the job

* The post holder will work with senior and junior staff co-ordinating and delivering quality standards of nursing care following a patient centred model of practice in keeping with the Clinic's Philosophy, the departments policies, SOPs and NMC guidelines. * They will be responsible for the delivery of evidence-based care implementing change and relevant organisational processes to improve quality and will work closely with Senior staff to ensure that this is implemented. There is a strong focus on focusing on day to day and ongoing service improvement. * The London Clinic is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk and expects all employees to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and employees are expected to safeguard people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse, but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary. Escalating safety concerns is ensuring that we are effective advocates for those who use our services.

About us

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children, and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds - if you have the skills and experience, we want to hear from you.

Date posted

26 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REQ100197

Job locations

20 Devonshire Place

West End

W1G 6BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

The London Clinic - Internal Job Opportunity Job Title: Staff Nurse - Day Surgery Ward Salary: £36,450 - £44,252 Department: Day Surgery Ward Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Closing Date: Monday 1 September 2025 The Role: As a Band 5 Staff Nurse in our Day Surgery Ward, you will play a key role in delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing a wide range of day case surgical procedures at The London Clinic. You will work across both the Day Surgery Ward and our Walk-In Walk-Out (WIWO) pathway, caring for patients from admission through to safe discharge. Our service supports multiple surgical specialties, including ophthalmic, general surgery, urology, ENT, gynaecology, and orthopaedics. Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with eight state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. As a charity, we reinvest in cutting-edge treatments, technology, and facilities to benefit our patients, staff, and the wider community. Key Duties:

Preparing patients for theatre and providing expert post-operative recovery care.

Monitoring and assessing patients' clinical condition, escalating concerns promptly.

Ensuring safe and timely discharge planning tailored to each patient's needs.

Collaborating with surgeons, anaesthetists, theatre teams, and allied health professionals.

Acting as a mentor and role model, supporting the development of students and new staff.

Working flexibly across both the Day Surgery Ward and WIWO unit, and supporting other clinical areas when required.

Maintaining accurate documentation in line with NMC and TLC standards.

Upholding our values by ensuring patient safety, dignity, and a positive care experience at all times.

Skills and Experience: Essential Requirements

Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration

Post-registration experience in an acute surgical setting

Strong knowledge of perioperative and post-operative care, including discharge planning

Competence in patient assessment and IV therapy

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to team working and delivering high-quality patient-centred care

IT literate with basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Desirable Requirements

Previous experience in a day surgery or short-stay surgical unit

Skills in venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording, and bladder scanning

Experience in ophthalmic, urology, or ENT nursing

Previous experience in the private healthcare sector

Benefits We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:

Private Medical Insurance

Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Travel season ticket loan

Family friendly benefits

A range of retail discounts

Excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.

To apply: Submit your application via the TLC Self-Service Portal by Monday 1 September 2025. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.