Band 5 Staff Nurse - Gynaecology

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK’s largest independent charitable hospitals, located in the heart of London’s medical district. We have built a strong reputation for delivering outstanding patient care across a wide range of specialties.

Our main hospital spans 8 floors with 234 beds and 10 operating theatres, including a hybrid theatre, supported by a 13-bed intensive care unit.

Our Gynaecology and General Surgery Ward provides care for patients undergoing a variety of planned and complex procedures. This is a busy and dynamic ward where teamwork is essential, offering exposure to a diverse case mix and excellent opportunities to build your clinical experience in surgical nursing.

We are proud of our values: We go further, We work as one, and We personalise care.

The Role

As a Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering safe, effective, and high-quality nursing care. You will work closely with the wider clinical team to ensure patients receive the best possible experience throughout their stay.

Key Duties

• Deliver high quality, evidence-based nursing care in line with hospital policies and best practice.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients undergoing gynaecological and general surgical procedures.
• Support patients pre-operatively and post operatively, including monitoring recovery and managing complications.
• Administer medications safely in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Maintain accurate, clear, and timely clinical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, medical teams, and allied health professionals.
• Provide clear communication and emotional support to patients and their families.
• Contribute to effective discharge planning to ensure safe transitions of care.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well organised clinical environment.
• Support Healthcare Assistants and junior staff, contributing to a positive team culture.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement, and clinical governance activities.

Key Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council registration.
• Previous experience within an acute hospital setting.
• Experience or exposure to surgical nursing is desirable.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a busy environment.
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
• A proactive and team focused approach.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Travel season ticket loan
• Family friendly benefits
• A range of retail discounts
• Excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.

Apply Now

If you are looking to develop your surgical nursing career within a leading independent hospital, we would welcome your application.