Staff Nurse - Digestive Diseases Unit - FTC

Overview

Staff Nurse - Digestive Diseases Unit - 9 months FTC

As a Staff Nurse within our Digestive Diseases Unit, you will deliver exceptional standards of evidence-based nursing care to patients across the full surgical pathway. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will take responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, ensuring patient safety, dignity, and comfort at all times.

You will manage your own caseload as a named nurse, maintain accurate clinical records, and promote safe, effective practice in line with The London Clinic's values and professional standards.

The Digestive Diseases Unit at The London Clinic provides high-quality care to patients following colorectal, upper GI, and general surgical interventions. Our dedicated nursing team works closely with leading consultants and multidisciplinary professionals to deliver safe, evidence-based care in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Job Title:

Staff Nurse - Band 5
Department:
Digestive Diseases Unit

Hours:

Full time, 37.5 hours per week - on rotation Monday to Sunday
Salary: £40,133 - £51,113

Contract:

9 Months Fixed-Term

Location:

20 Devonshire Place, London W1

The London Clinic is seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Digestive Diseases Unit on a 9-month fixed-term contract. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a highly specialised surgical setting, supporting patients undergoing complex gastro-intestinal and colorectal procedures.

About Us:

The Digestive Diseases Unit at The London Clinic provides high-quality care to patients following colorectal, upper GI, and general surgical interventions. Our dedicated nursing team works closely with leading consultants and multidisciplinary professionals to deliver safe, evidence-based care in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. The London Clinic itself is a prestigious independent charitable hospital with over a century of history. We combine clinical excellence with innovation, offering exceptional standards of private healthcare across our state-of-the-art facilities, including eight operating theatres and a specialist Cancer Centre.

The Role:

As a Staff Nurse within our Digestive Diseases Unit, you will deliver exceptional standards of evidence-based nursing care to patients across the full surgical pathway. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will take responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, ensuring patient safety, dignity, and comfort at all times. You will manage your own caseload as a named nurse, maintain accurate clinical records, and promote safe, effective practice in line with The London Clinic's values and professional standards.

About You:

We are looking for a confident and adaptable nurse who demonstrates clinical excellence, compassion, and professionalism. Essential requirements:

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Previous experience working on acute surgical wards
• Competent in post-operative care, including epidural and PCA management, venepuncture/cannulation, and enteral or parenteral feeding
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with a patient-centred approach

The London Clinic is one of the UK's most renowned independent hospitals, recognised for clinical excellence and exceptional patient care. We offer a supportive environment where nurses are encouraged to grow professionally, access ongoing training, and contribute to service development within a leading healthcare organisation. Apply now:
If you are an experienced surgical nurse seeking to expand your expertise within a highly specialist unit, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible, as the advert may close once sufficient suitable applications are received.

• 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 pathways and access to further education.

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). 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.

• NMC Registered Nurse

• Previous experience working on acute surgical wards

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