Staff Nurse- General Surgery

Staff Nurse -General Surgery 
London: Private Care at Guys, The London Bridge Hospital 
Full time: 37.5 hours per week  
Shift times: Monday –Sunday (flexibility required to work long days, nights and Weekends) 

Permanent contract 
Salary: £34,014-£37,794 (DOE) plus 9% shift allowance 

We’re looking for a Staff Nurse to join the General Surgery inpatients ward at Private Care @ Guys, part of The London Bridge Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC.  

As the Staff Nurse, working within our surgical unit, you will plan, deliver and evaluate high standards of nursing care for Urology, Gynaecology and Head and Neck patients alongside other general surgery specialities.  

You’ll demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and to be accountable for own actions and contribute to the setting of clinical standards, policy and procedures and research-based care as part of a wide multidisciplinary team. 

Rated as 'outstanding' by the CQC, the London Bridge Hospital campus in South East London encompasses an outpatients and diagnostic centre in The Shard; the large world-class hospital based at the Tooley Street site; Private Care at Guys, which is on the top four floors of Guys Hospital Cancer Centre; and outpatient and diagnostic centres across the City, Canary Wharf and Kent.  

With 160 beds, 22 ICU beds and 10 operating theatres we offer our patients exceptional treatment across a multitude of acute and complex care and have use of the latest technologies and healthcare innovations 

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 Nurse Level 1  

• NMC Registration and PREP requirements  

• Post-graduate experience of a broad range of surgical procedures 

• Basic life support 

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 Staff Nurse in our surgical Unit 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.