Staff Nurse - Paediatric

Position

Staff Nurse – Paediatric Neurorehabilitation & Complex Care

Location

The Portland Hospital for Women & Children, London

Employment Details

Full‑time: 37.5 hours per week

Shift schedule: Monday to Sunday (long days, nights & weekends)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)

About the Institute

The Portland Hospital is a private hospital dedicated to women’s and children’s healthcare. It is rated \”Good\” by the CQC and provides a 13‑bed inpatient neurorehabilitation and complex care unit, treating more than 40,000 child patients annually.

About the Role

The successful postholder will be a skilled member of the nursing team, providing a high standard of holistic family‑centred care to children, young adults and families. They will promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research, evidence‑based practice and development of additional clinical skills in the specialty.

What You’ll Bring

• NMC Child Registered Nurse (RN Child / RSCN) with immediate paediatric life support
• Minimum 6 months\’ experience in Paediatric Neurorehabilitation and complex care in a hospital setting
• Experience with tracheostomised patients is desirable
• Understanding of Safeguarding issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Why HCA UK?

Originaly founded over 50 years ago, HCA is one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK it is a major provider of privately funded healthcare and has invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. As part of a large, multisite group you can benefit from career progression through internal and external courses and working conditions that prioritise mental and physical wellbeing.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) with options to buy or sell leave
• 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
• 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 values across all areas of our organisation. As a valued member of the team you will uphold and demonstrate our core values through respectful behaviour and conduct. We encourage sustainable practices and provide a supportive environment for all.

Reasonable Adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as reasonable adjustments during recruitment and in the workplace.