Staff Nurse - Paediatric Outpatients
Location: Paediatric Outpatient, The Portland Hospital, London
Hours: 12-month Fixed Term Contract. 37.5hrs pw (Mon Sat) Monday-Friday 8:00am-8pm and (Saturday 8:00am-16.30pm twice monthly)
Salary: Dependent on skills and experience + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)
We are currently Recruiting for a Paediatric Staff Nurse based in the Paediatric Outpatients Department @ The Portland Hospital for Women & Children
As a Paediatric Staff Nurse working within one of our outpatient Facilities (Flexibility to work at our other sites to meet service needs if required ), you will provide the provision of high-quality nursing care to children and families.
You will be undertaking delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of Senior Staff and working to promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence-based practice.
Duties & Responsibilities
Plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individual children and to supervise junior staff in this activity.
Ensure an ongoing welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for the children and their families.
Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence based nursing care.
Carry out observations, investigations and treatments as required.
Skills & Experience
Registered Children’s Nurse.
Post registration paediatric outpatients experience desirable.
Phlebotomy is desirable.
Motivated and forward-thinking individual with excellent communication skills.
HCA Healthcare UK – The World’s largest private healthcare group; providing award winning primary, acute and complex care. From complex care to straightforward procedures in both adults The Portland Hospital is the only independent hospital in the UK entirely dedicated to women and children. Our inpatient and outpatient specialties reflect this, providing clinical expertise in Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Women`s Health.
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 Paediatric Staff Nurse you’ll be eligible for:
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.
If you wish to find out more about this opportunity, please apply for this role and a member of the team will be in contact shortly.