Ward Sister/Charge Nurse - ITU

Position: Sister/Charge Nurse - ITU
Location/Site: London, The Wellington Hospital, London
Working Hours Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive - depending on skills and experience

Are you an experienced nurse with a passion for leadership and clinical excellence? The Wellington Hospital, currently rated "Good" by the CQC is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Cardiac ITU Unit, where you will provide clinical leadership and inspire our talented team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, offering specialised care for a diverse range of critical patients.

As our new Sister/Charge Nurse, you'll provide expert leadership in the daily operations of the Cardiac ITU department, ensuring high standards of care. You'll act as a role model for the team, guiding them to consistently deliver exceptional patient care. In the absence of the ITU Unit Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day clinical operations, ensuring smooth and effective service delivery. You will be actively involved in staff education, training, and appraisals. Supporting the professional growth of junior nurses will be a key aspect of your role. We will look to you to lead by example in providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill cardiac patients, ensuring they receive the best possible treatment using the latest technologies.

We offer an exciting, supportive environment where you can advance your skills, take on new challenges, and have a direct impact on patient outcomes. With our emphasis on professional development and a wide range of opportunities for career progression, this role is perfect for a dedicated and passionate nurse looking to make a difference in a leading healthcare setting.

We have a dedicated education team offering a bespoke learning programme to help you progress in your career. You can undertake courses in Teaching and Mentorship, ILM, or focus on advancing your expertise in Critical Care or Leadership & Management.

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 General Nurse
• Extensive experience in ITU, with a solid understanding of Cardiac/General ITU
• Proven leadership abilities, with a track record of successfully leading and supporting a nursing team.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and the ability to nurture junior staff to reach their potential.
• ITU/ Critical Care course (60 Credits)

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 Sister/Charge Nurse on our ITU 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

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 as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four