Staff Nurse - General Surgery

Position Overview

The London Bridge Hospital seeks a committed Staff Nurse to join the General Surgery Inpatients Ward, known for receiving an “Outstanding” rating by the CQC. This full-time role involves a permanent contract with 37.5 hours per week, inclusive of flexible shifts covering long days, nights, and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver, plan, and evaluate high-quality nursing care for patients undergoing colorectal, hepatobiliary, liver and renal transplant, maxillofacial, breast surgeries, and other general surgery procedures.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and patient-focused care throughout the treatment journey.

About The London Bridge Hospital

The hospital campus in South East London includes several facilities such as outpatient and diagnostic centers located in The Shard, Tooley Street's world-class hospital with 160 beds, 22 ICU beds, and 10 operating theatres, plus centers across the City, Canary Wharf, and Kent. The hospital offers cutting-edge technology and innovative healthcare for a variety of acute and complex cases.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Current NMC registered nurse with a valid UK PIN.
• Experience in surgical or acute care nursing environments.
• Strong clinical skills with a patient-centered care approach.
• Ability to thrive within a fast-paced multidisciplinary team.
• Possession of current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Additional Information

The contract is permanent with competitive salary depending on experience plus a 9% shift allowance. The work schedule is Monday through Sunday with shift flexibility required.

Benefits and Employee Support

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service, with options to buy or sell leave.
• Private healthcare insurance for treatment at leading hospitals.
• Employer pension contributions that increase with length of service.
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemes.
• Group life assurance from the first day of employment.
• Critical illness coverage.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Corporate discounts, including maternity packages.
• Access to a variety of flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits.
• Discounts available at over 800 major retailers.

Culture and Core Values

The organization values diversity and supports individual uniqueness, emphasizing kindness, compassion, integrity, fairness, respect, dignity, and loyalty as foundational principles. They are committed to reasonable accommodations to ensure inclusivity and support for all employees throughout recruitment and employment.