Staff Nurse - PICU

Role Staff Nurse – Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Location The Portland Hospital for Women & Children Employment type Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Permanent Shift times Monday – Sunday (flexibility required to work long days, nights & weekends) Salary & Benefits £Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development) About the Position We have an exciting opportunity for a Staff Nurse to join our Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team 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, supported by 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 Staff Nurse on our Paediatric Intensive Care unit you will work as a skilled member of the nursing team to provide a high standard of holistic, family‑centred care to the children and families.

You will promote family‑centred care and establish good relationships with children and their families, and communicate effectively at all levels within the multi‑disciplinary team. What You’ll Bring NMC Child Registered Nurse (RN Child / RSCN) with immediate paediatric life support Post‑graduate experience working in a PICU setting Understanding of safeguarding issues Excellent written and verbal communication skills Why HCA UK? Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has 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 £500m in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multi‑site, established healthcare group, we can offer unrivaled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. Benefits 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 HCA Healthcare UK is an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our core values across all areas of our organisation.

We expect all team members to uphold and demonstrate HCA Healthcare UK’s core values through respectful behaviour and conduct, including a commitment to fostering inclusion in all aspects of your role. We approach every patient and colleague with empathy, kindness and understanding, ensuring a supportive and caring environment for all. We strive for excellence in everything we do, continuously improving our skills and services, and encourage sustainable practices by considering the environmental impact of your actions whenever possible.

Reasonable Adjustments We believe everyone should feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability‑Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs and offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and in the workplace to anyone that needs them. #J-18808-Ljbffr