Registered Nurse

Salary: Competitive Hours: 37.5 Contract: Permanent Location: Wimbledon Quarter Affidea UK is in a period of exceptional growth. We have gone from strength to strength, most recently announcing a strategic partnership with LIPS in London. This autumn, we will open our first ambulatory clinic in Southwest London, a major milestone in our mission to bring world-class, accessible healthcare to communities across the UK. Joining us now means being part of this journey from the ground up, with real opportunities to grow as we do. Located in the Wimbledon Quarter Shopping Centre in Southwest London, our first UK clinic is a 33,000 sq ft ambulatory Clinic bringing together advanced diagnostics, outpatient services and theatres under one roof. Services include a Private GP, an Express Care minor injuries unit, consultant and treatment rooms, multimodality advanced diagnostic imaging (3T MRI, 1.5T MRI, CT, X-Ray and DEXA), surgical theatres and inpatient ward facilities. About the role We are looking to recruit a Registered Nurse to join our friendly and welcoming ward team, with a competitive salary range on offer depending on experience. You'll deliver high-quality, nursing care to surgical patients on our inpatient ward, supporting them from admission through to discharge with the highest standards of clinical safety and compassion. By joining us, you'll be part of a dynamic environment that embraces clinical excellence and prioritises a first-class patient experience. Brilliant opportunity to join us at the very opening of the clinic and play a key role in shaping our ward nursing service from the ground up. What will the duties include?

• Assessing patients' health and wellbeing across a varied and changing surgical caseload, and planning care to meet each patient's needs.
• Delivering direct pre- and post-operative nursing care in line with patient care plans and clinical protocols.
• Monitoring vital signs, recognising deterioration, and escalating appropriately using clinical judgement.
• Administering medications safely and effectively in accordance with Clinic policies and the NMC Code.
• Communicating sensitive and complex information clearly and compassionately with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintaining accurate, legible and timely nursing documentation, including assessments, care plans and observations.
• Promoting best practice in health, safety, security and infection prevention and control.
• Developing your own knowledge and skills, and supporting the development of colleagues.
• Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of our ward service.
• Identifying and reporting incidents, safeguarding concerns and potential risks in line with Clinic procedures. What we need from you?
• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration (required).
• Experience working in an acute care environment (required).
• Confident working within a team and with minimal supervision (required).
• Good understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and evidence-based practice (required).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (required).
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including long days, nights, earlies, lates and weekends (required).
• Proficient in IT systems used for patient records, documentation and care planning (required).
• Experience on a surgical ward (desirable). About Affidea Affidea operates over 358 centres across 15 countries, delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging, outpatient care and cancer treatment services to nearly 13 million patients every year. Our continued growth reflects our commitment to bringing excellent, accessible healthcare closer to the communities we serve. Affidea UK & Ireland In the UK and Ireland, Affidea operates a growing network of diagnostic imaging and minor injuries centres, delivering a broad range of cutting-edge imaging technology and healthcare services to the public, private insurers, employers, and other organisations. As part of our ongoing expansion, we're extending our presence into new regions, including our upcoming clinic in Wimbledon, London, offering exciting opportunities to be part of a business that's shaping the future of accessible, community-based healthcare across the region.