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The London Clinic - Internal Job OpportunityJob Title:

Staff Nurse - Day Surgery WardSalary:

£36,450 - £44,252Department:

Day Surgery WardHours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to FridayClosing Date:

Monday 1 September 2025

OverviewAs a Band 5 Staff Nurse in our Day Surgery Ward, you will play a key role in delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing a wide range of day case surgical procedures at The London Clinic. You will work across both the Day Surgery Ward and our Walk-In Walk-Out (WIWO) pathway, caring for patients from admission through to safe discharge. Our service supports multiple surgical specialties, including ophthalmic, general surgery, urology, ENT, gynaecology, and orthopaedics.

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK''s largest private hospitals, with eight state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of London''s medical community around Harley Street. As a charity, we reinvest in cutting-edge treatments, technology, and facilities to benefit our patients, staff, and the wider community.

Key Duties

Preparing patients for theatre and providing expert post-operative recovery care.

Monitoring and assessing patients'' clinical condition, escalating concerns promptly.

Ensuring safe and timely discharge planning tailored to each patient''s needs.

Collaborating with surgeons, anaesthetists, theatre teams, and allied health professionals.

Acting as a mentor and role model, supporting the development of students and new staff.

Working flexibly across both the Day Surgery Ward and WIWO unit, and supporting other clinical areas when required.

Maintaining accurate documentation in line with NMC and TLC standards.

Upholding our values by ensuring patient safety, dignity, and a positive care experience at all times.

Skills and ExperienceEssential Requirements

Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration

Post-registration experience in an acute surgical setting

Strong knowledge of perioperative and post-operative care, including discharge planning

Competence in patient assessment and IV therapy

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to team working and delivering high-quality patient-centred care

IT literate with basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Desirable Requirements

Previous experience in a day surgery or short-stay surgical unit

Skills in venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording, and bladder scanning

Experience in ophthalmic, urology, or ENT nursing

Previous experience in the private healthcare sector

Benefits

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

To ApplySubmit your application via the TLC Self-Service Portal by Monday 1 September 2025.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your ..... full job details .....