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Job Title: Staff Nurse - Band 5 Department: Day Surgery Unit Salary: £37,452 - £47,279 Location: 20 Devonshire Place, London Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, full time About Us The London Clinic is one of the largest and most established independent hospitals in the UK, based in the heart of Marylebone. As a non-profit organisation, we reinvest back into our services, facilities and people, ensuring patients receive outstanding care and staff are supported to deliver at the highest standard. Our Day Surgery Unit plays a key role in the delivery of safe, efficient and patient focused surgical care. The service supports a wide range of general surgical and ophthalmic procedures, with patients cared for through structured admission, treatment and discharge pathways. The unit operates both a Day Surgery Ward and a Walk In Walk Out pathway, providing a varied and clinically engaging environment for nursing staff. You will join a highly skilled multidisciplinary team where professionalism, teamwork and patient dignity are central to how care is delivered. We place strong emphasis on clinical governance, evidence-based practice and continuous improvement, while maintaining a supportive and respectful working culture. The London Clinic is committed to developing its nursing workforce. Staff are encouraged to build clinical confidence, expand their skills and take part in education, audit and service development. Whether you are looking to consolidate your experience in day surgery or grow your practice within a specialist acute setting, this role offers stability, structure and long-term opportunity. The Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Staff Nurse to join our Day Surgery Unit at The London Clinic. This role involves delivering high quality, person centred nursing care to patients undergoing day case and short stay surgical procedures, supporting them from admission through to safe discharge. You will work across both the Day Surgery Ward and the Walk In Walk Out pathway, caring for general surgical and ophthalmic patients in a fast paced but well supported environment. The role requires flexibility, strong clinical judgement and a commitment to excellent patient experience. You will be expected to work one late or long day shift per week until 21.30 to support evening day case theatre lists. Key Responsibilities
Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based nursing care in line with The London Clinic standardsAct as the named nurse, coordinating individualised care plans within a multidisciplinary teamAssess, monitor and evaluate patients from admission to dischargeAdminister medications including intravenous medicines in line with policyMaintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical documentationTake charge of the ward in the absence of senior staff when requiredSupport patient discharge planning to ensure safe and appropriate outcomesPromote infection prevention, safeguarding and patient safety at all timesAct as a role model to junior staff and students, supporting learning and developmentParticipate in audits, service improvement and departmental meetings About You You will be a registered Nurse with a current NMC PIN and experience working in an acute surgical or day care setting. You will be confident caring for pre and post-operative patients and able to manage competing priorities in a busy clinical environment. Essential criteria
Registered Nurse with valid NMC registrationMinimum 1 to 2 years post registration experience in a fast-paced acute surgical settingExperience caring for general surgical or day care patientsStrong assessment, planning and clinical decision-making skillsExcellent communication and teamwork skills Apply Now Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the advert may close early if sufficient interest is generated. Early application is encouraged. 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.
