Job summary
As a Staff Nurse within our Gynaecology and General Surgery Ward, you will deliver high quality, patient centred care to individuals undergoing a range of surgical procedures. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support patients throughout their journey from admission to discharge, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care. This role offers the opportunity to build strong surgical nursing experience in a fast paced and supportive environment, with exposure to a varied an
Main duties of the job
As a Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering safe, effective, and high-quality nursing care. You will work closely with the wider clinical team to ensure patients receive the best possible experience throughout their stay.
About us
Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independent charitable hospitals, based in the heart of London's medical district. We are known for delivering exceptional patient care across a wide range of specialties, supported by state of the art facilities and expert clinical teams.
Our main hospital spans 8 floors with 234 beds and 10 operating theatres, including a hybrid theatre, alongside a 13 bed intensive care unit. Our Gynaecology and General Surgery services form a key part of our surgical offering, providing high quality care across a broad range of procedures in a busy and collaborative ward environment.
At The London Clinic, we are proud of our values: We go further, We work as one, and We personalise care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Staff Nurse Department: Gynaecology and General Surgery Hours: 37.5 Shifts: On Rotation covering days and nights Contract: Permanent Salary: £40,491 - £51,113 About Us Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independent charitable hospitals, located in the heart of London's medical district. We have built a strong reputation for delivering outstanding patient care across a wide range of specialties. Our main hospital spans 8 floors with 234 beds and 10 operating theatres, including a hybrid theatre, supported by a 13-bed intensive care unit. Our Gynaecology and General Surgery Ward provides care for patients undergoing a variety of planned and complex procedures. This is a busy and dynamic ward where teamwork is essential, offering exposure to a diverse case mix and excellent opportunities to build your clinical experience in surgical nursing. We are proud of our values: We go further, We work as one, and We personalise care. The Role As a Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering safe, effective, and high-quality nursing care. You will work closely with the wider clinical team to ensure patients receive the best possible experience throughout their stay. Key Duties
Deliver high quality, evidence-based nursing care in line with hospital policies and best practiceAssess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients undergoing gynaecological and general surgical proceduresSupport patients pre-operatively and post operatively, including monitoring recovery and managing complicationsAdminister medications safely in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelinesRecognise and respond appropriately to changes in patient conditionMaintain accurate, clear, and timely clinical documentationWork collaboratively with consultants, medical teams, and allied health professionalsProvide clear communication and emotional support to patients and their familiesContribute to effective discharge planning to ensure safe transitions of careMaintain a safe, clean, and well organised clinical environmentSupport Healthcare Assistants and junior staff, contributing to a positive team cultureParticipate in audit, quality improvement, and clinical governance activities Key Requirements
Registered Nurse with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council registrationPrevious experience within an acute hospital settingExperience or exposure to surgical nursing is desirableStrong clinical assessment and decision-making skillsGood organisational skills with attention to detailAbility to prioritise workload in a busy environmentConfident communicator, able to engage effectively with patients, families, and colleaguesA proactive and team focused approachCommitment to delivering high standards of patient careFlexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service 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 holidaysLife assuranceTravel season ticket loanFamily friendly benefitsA range of retail discountsExcellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education. Apply Now If you are looking to develop your surgical nursing career within a leading independent hospital, we would welcome your application. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Staff Nurse Department: Gynaecology and General Surgery Hours: 37.5 Shifts: On Rotation covering days and nights Contract: Permanent Salary: £40,491 - £51,113 About Us Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independent charitable hospitals, located in the heart of London's medical district. We have built a strong reputation for delivering outstanding patient care across a wide range of specialties. Our main hospital spans 8 floors with 234 beds and 10 operating theatres, including a hybrid theatre, supported by a 13-bed intensive care unit. Our Gynaecology and General Surgery Ward provides care for patients undergoing a variety of planned and complex procedures. This is a busy and dynamic ward where teamwork is essential, offering exposure to a diverse case mix and excellent opportunities to build your clinical experience in surgical nursing. We are proud of our values: We go further, We work as one, and We personalise care. The Role As a Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering safe, effective, and high-quality nursing care. You will work closely with the wider clinical team to ensure patients receive the best possible experience throughout their stay. Key Duties
Deliver high quality, evidence-based nursing care in line with hospital policies and best practiceAssess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients undergoing gynaecological and general surgical proceduresSupport patients pre-operatively and post operatively, including monitoring recovery and managing complicationsAdminister medications safely in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelinesRecognise and respond appropriately to changes in patient conditionMaintain accurate, clear, and timely clinical documentationWork collaboratively with consultants, medical teams, and allied health professionalsProvide clear communication and emotional support to patients and their familiesContribute to effective discharge planning to ensure safe transitions of careMaintain a safe, clean, and well organised clinical environmentSupport Healthcare Assistants and junior staff, contributing to a positive team cultureParticipate in audit, quality improvement, and clinical governance activities Key Requirements
Registered Nurse with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council registrationPrevious experience within an acute hospital settingExperience or exposure to surgical nursing is desirableStrong clinical assessment and decision-making skillsGood organisational skills with attention to detailAbility to prioritise workload in a busy environmentConfident communicator, able to engage effectively with patients, families, and colleaguesA proactive and team focused approachCommitment to delivering high standards of patient careFlexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service 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 holidaysLife assuranceTravel season ticket loanFamily friendly benefitsA range of retail discountsExcellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education. Apply Now If you are looking to develop your surgical nursing career within a leading independent hospital, we would welcome your application. 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Registered Nurse with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council registration
Experience
Essential
- * Previous experience within an acute hospital setting
- * Experience or exposure to surgical nursing is desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Registered Nurse with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council registration
Experience
Essential
- * Previous experience within an acute hospital setting
- * Experience or exposure to surgical nursing is desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
