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Sister/Charge Nurse ITU
London: The Lister Hospital
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Salary £Competitive + Outstanding Benefits
We’re looking for a Sister/Charge Nurse to join our ITU Unit at The Lister Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC. The Critical Care Unit provides High Dependency (level 2), Intensive Care (Level 3) and 24-hour patient outreach service to the clinical areas.
This role would suit an experienced ITU Sister/Charge Nurse who is looking for a slightly different challenge in an environment that enables staff the time to really focus on the care they deliver.
Many of our patients are level 2 patients who need proactive management post complex surgery. We have a significant number of patients with medical issues too. The unit is fully supported by Consultant Intensivists and resident ITU RMOs.
As a Sister/Charge Nurse working within our ITU Unit we’ll look to you to lead from the front, supporting your team to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate high standards of specialist care. You’ll be a role model for our values, ensuring all your patients physical and emotional needs are met. Day-to-day you’ll use your expert leadership skills to coach, mentor and engage with your team, while also stepping up and leading the unit in the absence of the ITU Clinical Nurse Manager
It is varied role, one day you could be providing bespoke, complex care to a patient in partnership with the wider multidisciplinary team. The next day coaching and mentoring junior members of staff to help them progress. No matter what each day brings, as part of HCA UK team you can rest assured you’ll have all the time and tools you need to not only grow, but thrive.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you’ll bring:
- Registered General Nurse with valid NMC pin
- Recognise post-graduate Critical Care Course (60 credits)
- Cardiac, Neuro or General ITU experience
- Experience managing a team
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an ITU Sister/Charge Nurse you’ll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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