Full-Time: Monday – Sunday, 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Flexible, including long days, nights, and weekends (internal rotation).
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive (DOE) plus 9% shift allowance
We are seeking a Senior Staff Nurse to join the Cardiothoracic Surgical Inpatients Team at a cutting-edge facility in Birmingham. This modern, purpose-built private hospital is located on a major medical campus and provides world-class care across a range of specialties, including cardiology, cancer, and complex surgery.
The Cardiothoracic Surgery Ward is a 12-bed multi-specialty surgical unit supporting patients across specialties like GI, Gynae, Orthopaedics, Breast, Spinal, and Liver surgery. It features a 6-bed Enhanced Care Unit with in-room cardiac monitoring and a state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit.
Your Role:
As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will:
- Deliver high-quality care to patients recovering from cardiac and thoracic surgery.
- Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
- Act as a role model, fostering excellence in patient care.
What You’ll Bring:
- Experience in a surgical inpatient setting.
- Proven expertise in post-cardiac and thoracic surgery patient care.
- Current First Level nursing registration (NMC).
- Basic Life Support certification.
- A track record of mentoring or preceptorship with junior staff.
- A willingness to pursue post-registration courses.
What’s On Offer:
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to buy or sell leave.
- Private healthcare coverage.
- Pension contributions increasing with service.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Life Assurance from day one.
- Critical illness cover.
- Discounted services, including maternity packages, and offers from over 800 major retailers.
- Flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nurse looking to advance their career in an innovative and supportive environment, working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.
For further information please contact Allison@merco on 0208 971 9740 or email allison.machon@merco.co.uk