Senior Staff Nurse PICU

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  • Fitzrovia, Central London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 hours ago
We're looking for a Senior Staff Nurse to join the team on our Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at The Portland Hospital, the UKs 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.*For a limited time,we are offering a £10,000 welcome bonus to experienced nurses who apply directly and successfully join our team (T&Cs apply).*Main duties of the jobAs 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.About usWhy HCA UK?Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were 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. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Staff Nurse on our Paediatric Intensive Care 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 youPrivate Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitalsPrivate pension contribution which increases with length of serviceSeason Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemeGroup Life Assurance from day oneCritical illness coverEnhanced Maternity and Paternity payCorporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The PortlandComprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit youDiscounts with over 800 major retailersDetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6SalaryDepending on experience Competitive and £10,000 sign on bonusContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberE0115-25-0126Job locationsThe Portland Hospital209 Great Portland StreetLondonW1W 5AHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSenior Staff Nurse: Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)London: The Portland Hospital for Women & ChildrenFull time:37.5 hours per weekPermanentShift times: Monday Sunday (flexibility required to work long days, Nights & weekends)Salary: £Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development) & £10,000 sign on bonusJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSenior Staff Nurse: Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)London: The Portland Hospital for Women & ChildrenFull time:37.5 hours per weekPermanentShift times: Monday Sunday (flexibility required to work long days, Nights & weekends)Salary: £Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development) & £10,000 sign on bonusPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • 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
Desirable
  • 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
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • 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
Desirable
  • 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

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