Permanent Full-Time Positions
Together with the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust, KateCowhig International Healthcare Recruitment (KCR) is seeking experienced and committed nurses!
The Hospital
The Royal Free Hospital combines globally recognised clinical expertise with local and friendly hospital care to represent the best in NHS treatment. They strive at all times to provide excellent outcomes in clinical treatments, clinical research as well as an excellent working environment for hospital staff. The Trust has the lowest mortality rates of all the NHS trusts in the country. The Royal Free Hospital is a leading site for the training of doctors, nurses, midwives and professions allied to medicine. Between the three hospital sites, they have over 1800 beds and see patients from all over the world.
The Location
Hampstead is a district of north central London. The key sights are a wealth of under-stated historical attractions, and the magnificent open spaces of Hampstead Heath. Combine a Regency home, museums with some of the most interesting historical pubs in the whole city, and a vibrant restaurant and cafe scene, and Hampstead really does have much to offer the visitor.
Barnet is one of London’s largest boroughs. It covers almost 87 km and is home to 300,000 residents, of which more than two thirds own their own home. Barnet itself has a bustling High Street of high class shops such as Waitrose supermarket along with a number of book shops. It has a famous market, started in 1199 when King John issued a charter to the Abbot of St Albans, John de Cella and it still continues today, on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Chase Farm is a hospital in Gordon Hill, north London run by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Gordon Hill is both a road and an area located in the London Borough of Enfield. It is served by the Gordon Hill railway station making it easy to get in and out of London city centre. The oldest part of the hospital (the “clock tower” building) was formerly part of a children’s home. Gordon Hill has quite a number of shops located on Lavender Hill and Lancaster Road.
The Position
We are seeking experienced nurses and ambitious newly qualified nurses to join the nursing team at the Royal Free. Specialities include: Acute Medical & Surgical Services, ICU, HDU, Theatres & Emergency.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary for Band 5 £29,970 per annum (dependent on experience)
- 15 – 20% London Living Allowance on top of basic salary
- Assistance with onsite accommodation (Non-EU nurses get 2 months free)
- Permanent Positions at 37.5 hours weekly
- Paid Annual Leave 27 days + 8 public holidays
- NHS pension and a range of great staff benefits
- Excellent opportunities for professional growth and promotion
- Assistance with NMC Registration
- Meet and greet on arrival
- All three sites are close to all three London Airports – Heathrow, Gatwick & Stansted, and are conveniently connected to London city centre by 24 hour public transport
Reimbursements for Non-EU Nurses
- Flight Tickets up to £600 refunded
- CBT fee of £90 refunded
- NMC application fee of £140 refunded
- IELTS/OET fee – up to £200 refunded
- VISA & Health Surcharge fees refunded
- OSCE test of £992 paid up-front
- OSCE training provided by the Trust
Role Requirements
- Be eligible to register with the NMC
- Have successfully passed IELTS/ OET
- 12 months recent acute hospital experience
- To provide a high level of nursing care to all patients based on a strong evidence base.
- Confident caring for ventilated patients
- Evidence of self development
- Have excellent communication and organisation skills
- Be flexible, accountable and reliable