Graduate
Recruitment

HCA International has an international reputation for excellence in healthcare.

HCA International is the largest private hospital group in central London, with six world class hospitals and the unit based on level 15 in the main tower at UCLH.

HCA continually keeps abreast of developments in
technology for the benefits of patients, staff and doctors.

• The Harley Street Clinic
• Harley Street at UCH
• The Lister Hospital
• London Bridge Hospital
• The Portland Hospital
• The Princess Grace Hospital
• Wellington Hospital

The groups focus on quality and continuous improvement in all aspects of care is reflected by our Clinical Governance programme and our commitment to internal and external audit.

Our hospitals are subject to rigorous inspection and audit by the Healthcare Commission and together with the use of other external accreditation bodies we aim to ensure a continuous high quality service.

HCA International Ltd recognise that the transition from Student to Registered nurse can be a daunting one with many learning challenges .

HCA International are therefore pleased to introduce an exciting new opportunity for recently qualified nurses.

The specialist graduate programme started in May 2009 with the aim to provide recently qualified nurses the opportunity to consolidate their training through a two year specialist branch programme.

During the two years, the graduate nurse will be provided with a unique learning opportunity to develop into an expert clinical practitioner with advanced clinical skills in their speciality of their choice.

On completion of the programme the nurse will gain a Thames Valley University Continual Practice and Professional Development award of 20 credits at level 6 in Delivering Quality Care through work based learning

These positions are for direct candidates only. We will not be considering applications via recruitment agencies at this stage

The TVU Accreditation process

Module Title: Delivering Quality Care through work based Learning

The aim of this module is to enable the practitioner to draw together and integrate learning from in service training. This module will help demonstrate how training and educational updating experiences has improved both personal and professional practice. The module learning objectives are to stimulate practical, creative and analytical thinking, a combination that leads to utilising cognitive, affective and behavioural skills. The module’s process will promote patient focused quality care through critical reflection and application of learning to clinical practice.

The Specialist Graduate Programme Objectives

The Graduate Nurse Program Programme will:

• Provide a structured programme of support for recently qualified practitioners
• Facilitate integration into a new practice setting
• Introduce HCA policies and procedures
• Introduce learning opportunities available locally and within the HCA Clinical Education Centre
• Enable the practitioner to develop confidence and competence in their new role.
• Provide access to experienced nurses for supervision and instruction.
• Provide peer support and mentoring
• Introduce specific workplace requirements and assist the graduate nurse to achieve competency in those fields.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE –OVERVIEW

• Positions are offered full-time.
• The program is of 24 months in duration.
• The program structure offers six specialist branches over a 24 month period with 4 rotations of 6 months in each inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Recruitment is twice yearly in May and November

Any enquires please contact:

Maria Lynch - Graduate Programme Lead

Mobile: 07545101075
Direct Line:020 7563 4278
Maria.Lynch@hcahealthcare.co.uk

Specialist Graduate Programme Branch Rotation