Outpatients Staff Nurse- Hip Unit

Outpatients Staff Nurse- Hip Unit

Outpatients Staff Nurse- Hip Unit

Location: The Princess Grace Hospital Outpatients at 30 Devonshire Street

Hours: Full-time role working 37.5hrs per week (Monday-Friday )

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive dependent on experience

We're looking for a Staff Nurse to join our Hip Unit team at The Princess Grace Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK.

The London Hip Unit has a worldwide reputation for excellence as one of the UK's only dedicated private facilities for the specialist treatment and care of adults with hip problems. We offer patients a unique service that combines surgical expertise with a full patient support team and a wide range of facilities at a single location.

The Staff Nurse will work alongside the Clinical Nurse Specialist in the assessment and planning of specialist nursing advice and nursing procedures.

As a Staff Nurse, you will be involved in the journey of the patient from start to end, ensuring continuity of care.

Working alongside supportive colleagues, clinical educators, and Specialist Consultants, you will benefit from training on the most up-to-date pioneering equipment and treatments, helping you to become more of an expert in your field.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop pre-assessment skills with guidance of the CNS.
• Develop knowledge of orthopaedic pathophysiology and pre-existing conditions.
• Assist with follow-up appointments and wound care alongside the Consultants and CNS.
• Alert the CNS when there are concerns and complex medical histories of surgical patients to ensure correct care and patient safety is maintained.
• Clinical skills in taking and interpreting vital signs and tests with guidance of CNS, as well as delivering appropriate and safe care.
• Deputise when the CNS is absent from clinic with guidance of the surgical team.
• Follow up on care and surgical procedures to ensure patients are managing their rehab correctly.

What you'll bring:

• NMC Registered Nurse Level 1.
• Experience working in an Outpatient setting/ experience in specialty area.
• Pre-assessment experience/skills.
• Clinical sound and competent.
• Phlebotomy trained.
• Wound care management.

Why HCA UK?

HCA has become one of the world's leading healthcare providers, investing 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.

As a Staff Nurse in the Hip Unit, you'll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell leave.
• 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.

Culture and values:

At HCA UK, we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring. Our mission is simple: we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, extending to both our patients and colleagues. We live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual.
• Kindness and Compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion.
• Honesty, Integrity, and Fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity, and fairness.
• Loyalty, Respect, and Dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family.

Reasonable adjustments:

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and in the workplace.