Senior Staff Nurse - ITU

Senior Staff Nurse – ITU

London – The Wellington Hospital – North

Full-Time hours, 37.5 hours a week

Permanent

Salary Competitive + Shift Enhancement

We’re looking for a Senior Staff Nurse to join our state-of-the-art Cardiac ITU Unit at The Wellington Hospital the UK’s largest private hospital and currently rated “Good” by the CQC. Not only is The Wellington Hospital the largest private hospital in the UK, but we’re also home to the UK’s largest private critical care unit – fully equipped with the latest technology to provide specialist care to level 2 and 3 patients

As a Senior Staff Nurse in the ITU, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients. You will also have the opportunity to step up as a deputy to the Sister/Charge Nurse, helping to manage the unit when needed.

This role not only allows you to practice what you love—caring for critically ill patients—but also gives you room to grow, develop specialist skills, and take on leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a deputy to the Sister/Charge Nurse, providing leadership and support to the nursing team.
• Deliver care to a high standard, often with a 1:1 or 1:2 patient ratio.
• Manage a complex caseload in a multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medication, manage ventilation equipment, and monitor life-support systems.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans.
• Provide emotional and professional support to patients and their families.

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 we need from you?

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification with valid NMC registration.
• Extensive experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU/ITU) setting, ideally with experience in Cardiac ITU or General ITU care.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills with the ability to manage a team in the absence of senior staff.
• Completed 60 credits Adult Critical Care/Intensive Care Course

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 a Senior Staff Nurse  in the ITU Department 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.