Senior Staff Nurse - PICU

Role: Senior Staff Nurse - Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Apply Portland Hospital for Women & Children
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: Monday - Sunday (long days, Nights & weekends)
Salary: £Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)

*Additional £3,000 on your salary per annum as per PICU qualification AND For a limited time, we are offering a £10,000 welcome bonus to nurses that successfully join the team (T&Cs apply) *

We're looking for a Senior Staff Nurse to join the team on our Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at The Portland Hospital, currently rated "Good" by the CQC and the UK's only private hospital dedicated to the healthcare needs of women and children.

Our modern, 14 bed PICU has been operational since November 2011 and offers cutting-edge treatment using the latest technology and has the support of a specialised team of Consultant Paediatric Intensivists 24/7, ensuring our team has all the tools they need to deliver truly exceptional care.

As a Senior Staff Nurse on our Paediatric Intensive Care unit you'll take responsibility for the unit in the absence of the Sister/Charge nurse while developing, implementing and evaluating holistic care plans for children in partnership with the wider multidisciplinary team. We'll look to you to act as a role model and mentor to our junior/student nurses while using those same interpersonal skills to develop long standing relationships with children and their families. Above all else, you'll be part of a close team that champions collaboration, support and growth. Offering a huge variety of courses from our own learning academy and external academic providers, our promise to you is that you will feel supported with a great opportunity to grow.

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:

• NMC Child Registered Nurse (RN Child / RSCN) with immediate paediatric life support
• Post Graduate experience working in a PICU setting
• Completion of a PICU Course that is equivalent to 60 credits
• Understanding of Safeguarding issues
• Teaching and mentoring experience desirable
• Excellent clinical governance and experience with audits
• Experience of supervising and assessing students and shift leading is desirable

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 provider s 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 c aring 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 Senior Staff Nurse within the PICU 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