Sister/Charge Nurse – Orthopaedic and Spinal Unit – Internal applicants only
We have an exciting opportunity for a Sister/Charge Nurse (Band 6) to join our Orthopaedic and Spinal Unit here at The London Clinic. We are offering a competitive inclusive salary range of £44,639 - £54,572 per annum. This is 12 month fixed term contract.
Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK’s largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London’s medical community around Harley Street. We have circa 1350 employees, and we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. We cover a comprehensive range of services, including complex medical and surgical procedures plus a range of cancer services. The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us deliver our three core values of “We go further”, “We work as one” and “We personalise care.”
Job Profile
As a Sister/Charge Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high standards of patient centred care, including the appropriate assessment and evaluation of nursing interventions and ongoing care planning, quality improvement and service delivery alongside the multidisciplinary team. You will also play a senior role within the ward, designated to take charge.
- Job Location: This role is located at The London Clinic’s main hospital site in London, W1G 6BW (Close to Regents Park & Baker Street tube stations).
- Job Type: This is a full-time, 12 month fixed term position working 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Sunday. Shifts include; rotational Long Days, Nights & Weekends.
- Salary: The salary range for this role is £44,639 - £54,572 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting and shift enhancements), depending on skills and experience.
- Benefits package: We offer a comprehensive package which includes a contribution pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%), Private Medical Healthcare, 33 day’s annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), season ticket travel loan, a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers and services, plus an extensive range of other benefits. We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Delivery of individualised patient care of the highest standard, acting as the named nurse, ensuring the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation is in line with evidence base practices.
- To take a senior role within the ward, providing leadership and mentorship to more junior members of staff.
- Promote safe practice and professional conduct, and competent in the recognition of life threatening/ emergency situations.
- Organise workload in-line with clinical priorities, and establish good working relationships with specialist practitioners and the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the effective care and treatment of patients.
- Contribute to research and development programmes as well as uphold quality initiatives that improve ‘customer/patient care’ as well as participate in the audit process where appropriate.
Skills & Experience
- Registered General Nurse with valid NMC registration.
- Post registration acute surgical ward experience with sound evidence-based knowledge in general nursing, and familiar with a variety of Nursing models.
- Previous experience in orthopaedics and spinal surgery.
- Effective interpersonal and organisational skills , with the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication skills and is respectful to a diverse range of patients from various cultures and backgrounds, with the confidence to assess situations and make clinical decisions appropriately.
The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.
The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups;
