The
Careers
Service.
Survey of the Policies and Practices
of Independent Hospitals in the
Recruitment of Nurses
April 2007
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................2
AIMS OF THE SURVEY ......................................................................................................2
SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON INDEPENDENT HOSPITALS ......................................3
SUMMARY LIST OF INSTITUTIONS CONTACTED............................................................4
SUMMARY LIST OF INSTITUTIONS WHO REPLIED TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE.............6
THE SURVEY QUESTIONS ................................................................................................7
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS...................................................................................................8
DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS .......................................................11
REPLIES FROM INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS/PROVIDERS .................................................35
1
INTRODUCTION
A growing number of nurses, particularly those newly qualified, are interested in finding
employment in the independent sector.
In order to increase our knowledge about employment opportunities in non-NHS hospitals,
the University of Sheffield Careers Service approached 136 independent
hospitals/providers in January 2007, with a request to complete a questionnaire about their
recruitment practices.
44 institutions (32%) replied to the survey and the information they supplied is presented in
the following pages.
AIMS OF THE SURVEY
The aims of the survey were:
§ To draw up a comprehensive list of independent hospitals, together with their contact
details.
§ To gather information about the recruitment practices of individual independent
healthcare providers.
2
SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON INDEPENDENT HOSPITALS
The following information sources were used in order to identify independent hospitals:
Healthcare Commission
http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/serviceproviderinformation/independenthealthcare
privateandvoluntary/independenthealthcaredetail.cfm?cit_id=469
Private Healthcare UK
http://www.privatehealth.co.uk/private-hospitals/hospitaltreatment-companies
Independent Healthcare Advisory Services:
http://www.independenthealthcare.org.uk/links.html
CareHealth
http://www.carehealth.co.uk/
Check the Map
http://www.checkthemap.org/
SpecialistInfo.com
http://www.specialistinfo.com/directory.php
Netdoctor.co.uk
http://netdoctorhospitalguide.drfoster.co.uk/objectlist.aspx?w=25
Standard Life Healthcare
http://www.adviserzone.com/pdf_library/slh1441.pdf
Many of the institutions identified are individual independent hospitals, particularly those
catering for people with mental health problems or learning difficulties. Others, however,
are large chains of hospitals, especially in medical/surgical/acute care. Companies appear
often to take over others, with the sub-company sometimes retaining the original name,
leading to a somewhat confusing picture.
Some of the large chains, with numbers of hospitals in brackets, are:
Medical/surgical/acute – BMI (50), BUPA (25), Capio (21), Nuffield (40), Classic (9)
Mental health – Priory Group (18)
Mental health/Learning disability – Castlebeck (9).
Approximate number of hospitals of different types:
Medical/surgical/acute
Mental health
Learning disability
207
118
10
3
Learning disability
/mental health
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SUMMARY LIST OF INSTITUTIONS CONTACTED
Abbey Hospitals
ADAPT
Ann Moss Domus
Aspen Healthcare Ltd
Bigfoot Independent Hospital
Blenheim Specialists in Mental Health
Brook House
BUPA Hospitals Ltd
Cambian Healthcare Ltd.
Capio Chelsea
Capio Euxton Hall
Capio Fulwood
Capio Liverpool
Capio New
Capio North Downs
Capio Oaks
Capio Pine Hill
Capio Renacres
Capio Rowley
Capio West Midlands
Capio Woodland
Cardinal Clinic
Care Principles Limited
Castle Craig Hospital
Chancellor Care Ltd
Cheswold Park Hospital
Classic Clare Park Hospital
Classic Elland Hospital
Classic Hull and East Riding Hospital
Classic Regency Hospital
Classic Yale Hospital
Cromwell Clinic Ltd
Crown Lodge Accrington Ltd
Cypress Nursing Home
Eastbourne Clinic
Fairfield House
Glen Care Group
Harriet Tubman House
HCA International Ltd
Holy Cross Hospital
Innova Care Ltd
King Edward VII’s Hospital Sister Agnes
Linea Cromwell Hospital
Middleton St George Hospital
Modus Care Ltd
Netcare ISTC Greater Manchester Surgical
Centre
Nuffield Hospitals
Oxford Clinic for Specialist Surgery
Park Villa
Princess of Wales Hospital - Bridgend Clinic
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital
Spencer Wing
Raphael Medical Centre
Abbeydale Independent Hospital
Alpha Hospitals
Ashwood Court Nursing Unit
Benenden Hospital
Blackrock Clinic
BMI Healthcare
Brookdale Care
Burrswood Christian Hospital
Capio Ashtead
Capio Duchy
Capio Fitzwilliam
Capio Healthcare UK Ltd
Capio Mount Stuart
Capio Nightingale
Capio Oaklands
Capio Park Hill
Capio Reading
Capio Rivers
Capio Springfield
Capio Winfield
Capio Yorkshire
Care Aspirations
Care UK
Castlebeck
Cheadle Royal Hospital
Churchdown Domus
Classic Dunedin Hospital
Classic Fylde Coast Hospital
Classic Methley Park Hospital
Classic St Saviour’s Hospital
Craegmoor Healthcare
Cromwell Hospital
Cygnet Healthcare Ltd
Doulton Lodge Independent Hospital
Fairfield Hospital
First Trust Hospital
Harnham House Independent
Harts Leap Independent Hospital
HealthLinc Individual Care
Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth
John Munro
Langford Centre
Lourdes Hospital
Millaton Court
Monet Lodge
North West Independent Hospital
Orthopaedics & Spine Specialist Hospital
Park Lodge Independent Hospital
Partnerships in Care Limited
Priory House
Raphael Healthcare Limited
Redlands Hospital
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Regency Lodge Blackpool
Shrewsbury Court
St Anthony's Hospital
St John’s
St Mary’s Hospital
St Luke’s Hospital Group
Tetbury Hospital
The Eastbourne Clinic
The Hospital Management Trust
The London Clinic
The Orchard Hospital
The Stamford Hospital
Turning Point
Ulster Independent Clinic Limited
Waterloo Manor
Riverdale Grange
St Andrew's Healthcare
St John of God Hospital
St Joseph’s Private Hospital
St Vincent’s Private Hospital
Tarporley War Memorial Hospital Trust
The Billingham Grange Care Centre
The Horder Centre
The Huntercombe Group
The New Victoria Hospital
The Retreat
The Woodhouse
UK Specialist Hospitals Ltd
Warby House
Woodlands Hospital
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SUMMARY LIST OF INSTITUTIONS WHO REPLIED TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE
Alpha Hospitals
Bigfoot Independent Hospital
BMI Healthcare
Capio North Downs
Capio Oaks
Capio Rivers
Capio Winfield
Care Principles Limited
Chancellor Care Ltd
Classic Fylde Coast Hospital
Classic Regency Hospital
Doulton Lodge Independent Hospital
Fairfield Hospital
HealthLinc Individual Care
King Edward VII’s Hospital Sister Agnes
Orthopaedics & Spine Specialist Hospital
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital
Spencer Wing
Regency Lodge Blackpool
St Mary’s Hospital
The Eastbourne Clinic
The Woodhouse
Ulster Independent Clinic Limited
Woodlands Hospital
Benenden Hospital
Blenheim Specialists in Mental Health
Brookdale Care
Capio Oaklands
Capio Park Hill
Capio West Midlands
Capio Woodland
Castle Craig Hospital
Classic Elland Hospital
Classic Hull and East Riding Hospital
Cygnet Healthcare Ltd
Eastbourne Clinic
HCA International Ltd
Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth
North West Independent Hospital
Park Lodge Independent Hospital
Raphael Healthcare Limited
St Joseph’s Private Hospital
The Billingham Grange Care Centre
The Retreat
Turning Point
Warby House
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THE SURVEY QUESTIONS
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and if
so, what does this normally involve?
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
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SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies
a year?
Only 2 out of 44 institutions who replied said they do not recruit newly qualified
nurses. These are the Ulster Clinic and Woodlands.
Other individual hospitals recruit between 1 and 15, but mainly low numbers,
depending on the size of the institution.
Some of the chains recruited larger numbers, eg Alpha 50-80 (they are newly set up),
Raphael 30, HCA up to 30, Cygnet 25.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum postregistration experience that you would usually require?
The period stated was between 6 and 12 months. Those who stated a minimum postregistration period were BMI 12 months, Classic Hull 6 months, Fairfield 12 months,
Ulster Clinic 12 months, Woodlands 6-12 months.
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?
Outlets stated for advertisement were:
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Company website
Health Service Journal
Internet
Local press
Local universities
Nursing Times
Word of mouth
Fish4Jobs
Internal adverts
Job Centre
Local Trust hospital
Nursing journals
RCN Bulletin
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
Only 6 institutions said they use agencies. The agencies named were: Amethyst,
Direct Care, Geneva, Hays, Healthworks, Mayfair, MMA, and Randstad
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Most recruited first level nurses: RGN, RMN, RNLD. All areas were mentioned,
according to the type of hospital: clinical, ward, theatre, medical, surgical, acute.
Support Workers was added by Cygnet, and Care Team Leaders by The Woodhouse.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
8 out of 46 said they welcomed speculative applications.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Most institutions replied simply that they used the application form, then shortlist,
interview, offer of job, followed by reference and other checks (CRB, health,
qualifications).
A couple of places mentioned: informal visits, second interview if required,
presentation.
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8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining
employment within your organization?
The following recommendations were given:
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be well prepared for interview, including researching the organisation
demonstrate personal qualities, eg enthusiasm, motivation, interest
good application forms
good professional knowledge
good reference from placement
make informal enquiries/visits
relevant experience, especially in the private sector, eg student placement,
voluntary work, healthcare assistant, bank
§ sell self well at interview
§ well presented at interview
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
The following skills and qualities were mentioned:
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ability to cope with change
ability to learn from experience
commitment
compassion
curiosity
empathy
good attendance record
initiative
know limitations
non-judgemental
person-centred care
safe practitioner
team-player
tolerance
ability to cope with stress
clinical competence
communication skills
confidence
desire to develop
flexibility
honesty
interest and enthusiasm
leadership
patience
reliability
smart professional appearance
thoughtfulness
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses
and if so, what does this normally involve?
All but one of the providers who replied said they offered some form of induction
training. An induction programme plus 3-6 months mentorship/preceptorship was
typical. Please see individual replies for full details.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses,
e.g. permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Most providers mentioned all of the above types of contract. Please see individual
entries for details.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
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The different providers varied in the amount of detail they disclosed here, but mostly
pay seemed to be in line with NHS rates and many specifically stated this to be the
case. See individual replies for further details of pay and conditions offered.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
All offer further training to some extent: see individual replies for details.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from
this survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Most said yes; there were 3 outright and 3 qualified ‘no’s.
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DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
Abbey Hospitals
22 Wimpole Street
London
W1M 8LD
Abbeydale
Independent Hospital
98 Bisterne Avenue
Walthamstow
London
E17 3QS
ADAPT
Head Office
6 Langley Street
London
WC2H 9JA
Alpha Hospitals
114-116 Rochester Row
London
SW1P 1JQ
Ann Moss Domus
(CASA Support/Amicus
Horizon Housing)
1 Ann Moss Way
Off Lower Road
Rotherhithe
London
SE16 2TL
Ashwood Court
Nursing Unit
(Making Space)
CONTACT
PERSON
Human
Resources
Officer
WEB
ADDRESS
www.abbeyhos
pitals.com
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
LOCATION
NOTES
020 7563 6550
(online form)
North West, North
East, Scotland
6 hospitals,
medical and
surgical
Mrs Tracey
Collier
www.schealthc
are.co.uk
0208 509 4100
care@activecare
partnerships.co.u
k
London
1 hospital,
mental health
Human
Resources
Officer
www.adaptonline.com
020 7240 4026
headoffice@adap
t-online.com
East England,
South West
2 hospitals,
mental health
Des Quinn
Registered
Manager
www.alphahos
pitals.co.uk
0207 6306900
zsara.thomas@al
phahospitals.co.u
k
Yorkshire, North
West, South East
3 hospitals,
mental health
London
1 hospital,
mental health
North West
1 hospital,
mental health
Ms Joanna
Murphy
Human
Resources
Officer
0207 252 3275
www.makingsp
ace.co.uk
0194 271 3065
online form
Woodford Avenue
Lowton
Warrington
Cheshire
WA3 2RB
11
DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
Aspen Healthcare Ltd
Nicon House
2nd Floor
21 Worship Street
London
EC2A 2BH
Benenden Hospital
Benenden
Cranbrook
Kent
TN17 4AX
Bigfoot Independent
Hospital
CONTACT
PERSON
Mrs Patricia
McCann
Chief Executive
Officer
WEB
ADDRESS
www.aspenhealthcare.co.u
k
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
LOCATION
NOTES
020 7256 6111
info@aspenhealthcare.co.uk
London, East
England
3 hospitals,
1 oncology clinic
Ken Hesketh
Director
www.benenden
hospital.org.uk
01580 240333
careers@benend
en.org.uk
Mrs Lesley
Sturgeon
01872 261 777
1 hospital,
medical and
surgical
North West
1 hospital,
mental health
(Equilibrium Healthcare)
4 Birch Hall Lane
Longsight
Manchester
M13 0XE
Blackrock Clinic
Rock Road
Blackrock
Co. Dublin
Ireland
Blenheim Specialists in
Mental Health
Thornford Park
Crookham Hill
Thatcham
Berkshire
RG19 8ET
BMI Healthcare
9th & 10th Floors
66 Chiltern Street
London
W1U 6GH
Human
Resources
Officer
www.blackrockclinic.ie
00353 1 283
2222
(online form)
Republic of Ireland
1 hospital,
medical and
surgical
Human
Resources
Officer
www.blenheimforensics.co.uk
01635 860072
info@blenheimhe
alth.com
South East, South
Central
4 hospitals,
mental health
Paul Murphy
Chief
Operating
Officer
www.bmihealth
care.co.uk/
020 7009 4500
info@bmihealthc
are.co.uk
Nationwide
50 hospitals,
medical and
surgical
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DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
Brook House
(Norton Group)
Shrewsbury Court
Clifton Close
Old Trafford
Manchester
M16 7NR
Brookdale Care
14 Parkway
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL8 6HG
BUPA Hospitals Ltd
BUPA House
15-19 Bloomsbury Way
London
WC1A 2BA
Burrswood Christian
Hospital
Groombridge
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN3 9PY
Cambian Healthcare
Ltd
20 Berghem Mews
London
W14 0HN
Capio Healthcare UK
Ltd
Fourth Floor
Swedbank House
42 New Broad Street
London
EC2M 1SB
CONTACT
PERSON
Human
Resources
Officer
WEB
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
Clare
Lipscombe
Head of
Personnel
www.brookdale
care.co.uk
01707 332244
Clare
Hollingsworth
www.bupahosp
itals.co.uk
General
Enquiries
EMAIL
LOCATION
NOTES
North West
1 hospital,
mental health
hr@brookdalecar
e.co.uk
East England
1 hospital,
mental health
020 7656 2000
hospweb@bupa.
com
throughout UK
25 hospitals,
medical and
surgical
www.burrswoo
d.org.uk
01892 863637
admin@burrswoo
d.org.uk
South East
1 hospital,
non-surgical
Human
Resources
Officer
www.cambianh
ealthcare.com
020 7348 5222
Yorkshire, Wales,
West Midlands,
East Midlands,
North West
9 hospitals,
mental health
Richard Parker
Director of HR
www.capio.co.u
k
020 7847 2850
nationwide
21 hospitals,
acute care;
3 hospitals,
mental health
08707 554433
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richard.parker@c
apio.co.uk
DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio Ashtead Private
Hospital
The Warren
Ashtead
Surrey
KT21 2SB
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio Duchy Private
Hospital
Treliske
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 3UP
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio Euxton Hall
Private Hospital
Wigan Road
Euxton
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 6DY
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio Fitzwilliam
Hospital
Milton Way
South Bretton
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE3 9AQ
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio Fulwood
Hospital
Migery Lane
Fulwood
Preston
PR2 9SZ
CONTACT
PERSON
Ian McKenzie
Hospital
Manager
WEB
ADDRESS
www.capio.co.u
k
TELEPHONE
Chris Sealey
Hospital
Manager
www.capio.co.u
k
01872 226100
Human
Resources
Officer
www.capio.co.u
k
01257 276261
James Beach
Hospital
Manager
www.capio.co.u
k
01733 261717
Human
Resources
Officer
www.capio.co.u
k
01772 704111
EMAIL
LOCATION
NOTES
01372 221400
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DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio Mount Stuart
Hospital
St Vincent's Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 4UP
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio New Hall
Hospital
Bodenham
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP5 4EY
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio North Downs
Hospital
46 Tupwood Lane
Caterham
Surrey
CR3 6DP
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio Oaklands
Hospital
19 Lancaster
Road, Salford
Greater Manchester
M6 8AQ
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio Oaks Hospital
120 Mile End Road
Colchester
Essex
CO4 5XR
CONTACT
PERSON
Theresa
Starling
Hospital
Manager
WEB
ADDRESS
www.capio.co.u
k
TELEPHONE
Human
Resources
Officer
www.capio.co.u
k
01722 422333
Mark Gorton
Hospital
Manager
www.capio.co.u
k
01883 348981
Human
Resources
Officer
www.capio.co.u
k
0161 7877700
Ian Milne
Hospital
Manager
www.capio.co.u
k
01206 752121
EMAIL
LOCATION
NOTES
01803 313881
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DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio Park Hill
Hospital
Thorne Road
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN2 5TH
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio Pine Hill
Hospital
Benslow Lane
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG4 9QZ
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio Reading
Hospital
Swallows Croft
Wensley Road
Reading
RG1 6UZ
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio Renacres
Hospital
Renacres Lane
Ormskirk
Lancashire
L39 8SE
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio Rivers Hospital
High Wych Road
Sawbridgeworth
Hertfordshire
CM21 0HH
CONTACT
PERSON
Human
Resources
Officer
WEB
ADDRESS
www.capio.co.u
k
TELEPHONE
Human
Resources
Officer
www.capio.co.u
k
01462 422822
Human
Resources
Officer
www.capio.co.u
k
0118 902 8000
Human
Resources
Officer
www.capio.co.u
k
01704 841133
Richard
Parsons
Hospital
Manager
www.capio.co.u
k
01279 600282
EMAIL
LOCATION
NOTES
01302 730300
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DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio Rowley Hospital
Rowley Park
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 9AQ
T: +44
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio Springfield
Hospital
Lawn Lane, Springfield
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 7GU
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio West Midlands
Hospital
Colman Hill
Halesowen
West Midlands
B63 2AH
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio Winfield Hospital
Tewkesbury Road
Longford
Gloucester
GL2 9WH
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio Woodland
Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering,
Northamptonshire
NN16 8XF
CONTACT
PERSON
Fiona Taylor
Hospital
Manager
WEB
ADDRESS
www.capio.co.u
k
TELEPHONE
Paul Pritchard
Hospital
Manager
www.capio.co.u
k
01245 234000
Human
Resources
Officer
www.capio.co.u
k
01384 560123
Michelle Stone
Hospital
Manager
www.capio.co.u
k
01452 331111
Maxine Estop
Hospital
Manager
www.capio.co.u
k
01536 414515
EMAIL
LOCATION
NOTES
01785 223203
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DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio Yorkshire Clinic
Bradford Road
Bingley
West Yorkshire
BD16 1TW
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio Chelsea Hospital
1-5 Radnor Walk
London
SW3 4PB
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio Liverpool
Park Road
Waterloo
Liverpool
L22 3XE
Tel:
(Capio Healthcare UK Ltd)
Capio Nightingale
11-19 Lisson Grove
London
NW1 6SH
Cardinal Clinic
Oakley Green
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 5UL
Care Aspirations
Ground Floor
Hampton House
100 Crossbrook Street
Cheshunt
Herts
EN8 8JJ
CONTACT
PERSON
Helen White
General
Manager
WEB
ADDRESS
www.capio.co.u
k
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
LOCATION
NOTES
Victoria Man
Manager
www.capio.co.u
k
020 7349 3900
1 hospital,
mental health
Human
Resources
Officer
www.capio.co.u
k
0151 257 6200
1 hospital,
mental health
Human
Resources
Officer
www.capio.co.u
k
020 7535 7700
1 hospital,
mental health
Christine
Harrington
Hospital
Director
www.cardinalcli
nic.co.uk
01753 869755
christineharington
@cardinalclinic.c
o.uk
South Central
1 hospital,
mental health
Human
Resources
Officer
www.careaspir
ations.com
01992 645145
post@careaspirat
ions.com
East England
1 hospital,
mental
health/learning
disabilities
01274 550600
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DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
Care Principles Limited
Oaks Lodge
Fordham Road
Newmarket
Suffolk CB8 7XN
Care UK
Connaught House
850 The Crescent
Colchester Business
Park
Colchester
Essex
CO4 9QB
Castle Craig Hospital
Blyth Bridge
West Linton
Peebleshire
Scotland
EH46 7DH
Castlebeck
1a Enterprise House
Valley Street North
Darlington
Co. Durham
DL1 1GY
Chancellor Care Ltd
Head Office
Cawston Park
Aylsham Road
Cawston
Norfolk
NR10 4JD
CONTACT
PERSON
HR Department
WEB
ADDRESS
www.careprinci
ples.com
Steve Bennett
Group HR
Manager
www.careuk.co
m
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
LOCATION
NOTES
0845 070 1914
recruitment@car
eprinciples.com
8 hospitals,
mental health
01206 752552
recruitment.clinic
al@careuk.com
Yorkshire, East
England, South
East, West
Midlands, East
England, East
Midlands
nationwide
8 hospitals,
mental health
recruitment.speci
alist@careuk.co
m
The Director
www.castlecrai
g.co.uk
01721 722763
mam@castlecrai
g.co.uk
Scotland
1 hospital,
mental health
Human
Resources
Officer
www.castlebec
k.com
01325 252001
info@castlebeck.
com
North East, East
Midlands, Wiltshire,
South West
9 hospitals,
learning
disabilities/mental
health
Human
Resources
Officer
www.cawstonp
ark.com
01603 872 616
info@cawstonpar
k.com
East England
1 hospital,
mental health
19
DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
Cheadle Royal Hospital
(Affinity Healthcare)
100 Wilmslow Road
Cheadle
Cheshire
SK8 3DG
Cheswold Park
Hospital
Cheswold Lane
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN5 8AR
Churchdown Domus
(CASA Support/Amicus
Horizon Housing)
1a Churchdown
Off Downham Way
Bromley
Kent
BR1 5PS
Classic Hospitals
(Classic Hospitals)
Clare Park Hospital
Crondall Lane
Farnham
Surrey
GU10 5XX
CONTACT
PERSON
Mr Ian
McComiskie
WEB
ADDRESS
www.affinityhea
lth.co.uk
Miss Shena
Whitlock
www.cheswold
parkhospital.co.
uk
Mr Roque
Gustilo
Jenny Hamilton
HR Advisor
Paul Duhig
General
Manager
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
LOCATION
NOTES
0161 428 9511
Info@affinityhealt
h.co.uk
North West
1 hospital,
mental health
01302 762862
enquiries@chesw
oldparkhospital.c
o.uk
Yorkshire
1 hospital,
mental health
South East
1 hospital,
mental health
9 hospitals,
medical and
surgical
(see entries
immediately below
for individual
addresses)
0208 461 5846
www.classicho
spitals.com
0118 958 7676
Jennifer.Hamilton
@classichospital
s.com
South East, South
West, Yorkshire,
North West, Wales
01252 850216
info@clareparkho
spital.co.uk
South East
20
DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
(Classic Hospitals)
Dunedin Hospital
16 Bath Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 6NB
(Classic Hospitals)
Elland Hospital
Elland Lane
Elland
West Yorkshire
HX5 9EB
(Classic Hospitals)
Fylde Coast Hospital
St Walburgas Road
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY3 8BP
(Classic Hospitals)
Hull and East Riding
Hospital
Lowfield Road
Anlaby
Hull
East Yorkshire
HU10 7AZ
(Classic Hospitals)
Methley Park Hospital
Methley Lane
Methley
Leeds
LS26 9HG
(Classic Hospitals)
Regency Hospital
West Street
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 8DW
CONTACT
PERSON
James Barr
General
Manager
WEB
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
LOCATION
0118 9587676
info@dunedinhos
pital.co.uk
South West
Mr Chris
Harrison
General
Manager
01422 324000
info@ellandhospi
tal.co.uk
Yorkshire
Chris Chadwick
General
Manager
01253 394188
info@fyldecoasth
ospital.co.uk
North West
Karen Newton
Hospital
Manager
01482 659471
info@hullandeast
ridinghospital.co.
uk
Yorkshire
Gill Bishop
General
Manager
01977 518518
info@methleypar
khospital.co.uk
Yorkshire
Verlie Cryer
Hospital
Manager
01625 501150
info@regencyhos
pital.co.uk
North West
21
NOTES
DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
(Classic Hospitals)
St Saviour’s Hospital
73 Seabrook Road
Hythe
Kent
CT21 5BU
(Classic Hospitals)
Yale Hospital
Wrexham Technology
Park
Croesnewydd Road
Wrexham
LL13 7YP
Craegmoor Healthcare
Craegmoor House
Perdiswell Park
Worcester
WR3 7NW
Cromwell Clinic Ltd
82 High Street
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 3DP
Cromwell Hospital
Cromwell Road
London
SW5 0TU
Crown Lodge
Accrington Ltd
21 Manchester Road
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 2BQ
Cygnet Healthcare Ltd
Godden Green Clinic
Godden Green
Sevenoaks
Kent TN15 0JR
CONTACT
PERSON
Robert
Johnstone
General
Manager
WEB
ADDRESS
Jo-Anne
Bidmead
Hospital
Manager
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
LOCATION
01303 265581
info@stsavioursh
ospital.co.uk
South East
01978 291306
info@yalehospital
.co.uk
Wales
NOTES
Denise Keating
HR Director
www.craegmoo
r.co.uk
01905 459 800
enquiries@craeg
moor.co.uk
North West, Wales,
South East
7 hospitals,
mental health;
3 hospitals,
learning disabilities
Human
Resources
Officer
www.cromwellc
linic.com
01480 411 411
info@cromwellcli
nic.co.uk
East England
1 hospital,
medical and
surgical
Mrs Sandra
King
Human
Resources
Mrs Marilyn
Wilkinson
www.cromwellhospital.co.uk
020 7460 2000
info@cromwellho
spital.co.uk
London
1 hospital,
medical and
surgical
North West
1 hospital,
mental health
John Hughes
Chief Executive
www.cygnethe
alth.co.uk
London, South
East, East
Midlands, Yorkshire
5 hospitals,
mental health
0125 439 8003
01732 763491
22
cygnetcentral@c
ygnethealth.co.uk
DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
Cypress Nursing Home
35 Totnes Road
Paignton
Devon
TQ4 5LA
Doulton Lodge
Independent Hospital
Main Street
Anwick
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 9SJ
Eastbourne Clinic
21 Grange Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 4HE
Elsadene
1 Verne Road
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 0RX
Fairfield Hospital
Crank Road
Crank
St Helens
Merseyside
WA11 7RS
Fairfield House
41 Putton Lane
Chickerell
Weymouth
Dorset
DT3 4AJ
CONTACT
PERSON
Ms Ellis
Rainsford
WEB
ADDRESS
Mr Keith Bush
Lesley Dimond
Clinic Manager
www.eastbourn
eclinic.com
Mrs Suzanne
Ruth Kelly
Mr Philip Nee
Miss Kathleen
Gross
TELEPHONE
LOCATION
NOTES
01803 551066
South West
1 hospital,
mental health
0152 6832086
East Midlands
1 hospital,
mental health
South East
1 hospital,
mental health
South West
1 hospital,
mental health
North West
1 hospital,
medical and
surgical
South West
1 hospital,
mental health
01323 430831
EMAIL
admin@eastbour
neclinic.com
01305 776613
www.fairfield.or
g.uk
01744 739311
01305 769222
23
er@fairfield.org.u
k
DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
First Trust Hospital
(Anaster Ltd)
Durton Lane
Broughton
Preston
Lancashire
PR3 5LD
Glen Care Group
Glen House
100 East Street
Epsom
Surrey
KT17 1EB
Harnham House
Independent Hospital
Harnham House
134 Palatine Road
West Didsbury
Manchester
M20 3ZA
Harriet Tubman House
70-72 Handsworth Wood
Road
Handsworth Wood
Birmingham
West Midlands
B20 2RZ
Harts Leap
Independent Hospital
Harts Leap Road
Sandhurst
Berkshire
GU47 8EW
HCA International Ltd
4 Connaught Place
Marble Arch
London W2 2ET
CONTACT
PERSON
Human
Resources
Officer
WEB
ADDRESS
Human
Resources
Officer
www.glencare.
com
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
01772 860 884
0870 600 3636
enquiries@glenc
are.com
LOCATION
NOTES
North West
1 hospital,
acute care
South East
2 hospitals,
mental health;
1 hospital,
mental
health/learning
disability
1 hospital,
mental health
Human
Resources
Officer
0161 448 1851
North West
Ms Evelyn
Richards
0121 523 5573
West Midlands
1 hospital,
mental health
Mr Tom Owen
01344 772599
South Central
1 hospital,
mental health
John Kausch
Chief Executive
020 76164848
London
6 hospitals,
acute care
24
DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
HealthLinc Individual
Care
Head Office
76 Ryland Road
Welton
Lincoln
LN2 3LZ
Holy Cross Hospital
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 1NQ
Hospital of St John &
St Elizabeth
60 Grove End Road
St. John’s Wood
London
NW8 9NH
Innova Care Ltd
Poplars Hospital
Clockhouse Way
Braintree
Essex
CM7 3RD
John Munroe
Biddulph Road
Rudyard
Nr Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 8RU
King Edward VII’s
Hospital Sister Agnes
Beaumont Street
London
W1G 6AA
CONTACT
PERSON
Ms Donna
Fleming
WEB
ADDRESS
www.healthlinc.
co.uk
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
LOCATION
NOTES
01673 860959
enquiries@health
linc.co.uk
East Midlands
2 hospitals,
mental
health/learning
disabilities
Mr Christopher
Hinton
www.holycross.
org.uk
01428 643311
info@holycross.o
rg.uk
South East
1 hospital,
severe physical
disability
Ms Christie
Malcolmson
www.hje.org.uk
020 7806 4000
info@hje.org.uk
London
1 hospital,
medical and
surgical
Mr James EngChong Ong
www.poplarsin
dependenthealt
hcare.co.uk
01376 342 772
info@poplarsinde
pendenthealthcar
e.co.uk
East England
1 hospital,
learning disabilities
West Midlands
1 hospital,
mental health
London
1 hospital,
medical and
surgical
Human
Resources
Officer
Miss Caroline
Cassells
0153 830 6244
www.kingedwar
dvii.co.uk
020 7486 4411
25
info@kingedward
vii.co.uk
DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
Langford Centre
49 - 57 De La Warr Rd
Bexhill On Sea
East Sussex
TN40 2JE
Linea Cromwell
Hospital
82 High Street
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 3DP
Lourdes Hospital
57 Greenbank Road
Liverpool
L18 1HQ
Middleton St George
Hospital
CONTACT
PERSON
Mr Aaron
Anthony
Whitehead
WEB
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
Mrs Lisa Ann
Shacklock
www.liniahc.co
m
0 1480 411 411
Human
Resources
Officer
www.lourdesho
spital.org.uk
0151 733 7123
Mr David
Williams
www.affinityhea
lth.co.uk
01325 333192
EMAIL
0870 600 3636
enquiries@liniahc
.com
Info@affinityhealt
h.co.uk
LOCATION
NOTES
South East
1 hospital,
mental health
East England
1 hospital,
mental health
North West
1 hospital,
medical and
surgical
North East
1 hospital,
mental health
South West
1 hospital,
mental health
South West
3 hospitals,
mental
health/learning
disability
North West
1 hospital,
mental health
(Affinity Healthcare)
Darlington
County Durham
DL2 1TS
Millaton Court
Kernow House
Landlake Road
Launceston
Cornwall
PL15 9HP
Modus Care Ltd
Penhayes
Kenton
EXETER
EX6 8JB
Monet Lodge
67 Cavendish Road
Withington
Manchester
M20 1JG
Ms Andrea
Clark
Human
Resources
Officer
Human
Resources
Officer
0156 677 7841
www.moduscar
e.com
01626 899930
0161 438 1750
26
admin@modusca
re.com
DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
Netcare ISTC
Greater Manchester
Surgical Centre
Trafford General
Hospital
Moorside Road
Davyhulme
Manchester
M41 55L
North Wales Medical
Centre
Queen's Road
Craig-y-Don
Llandudno
Gwynedd
LL30 1UD
North West
Independent Hospital
Church Hill House
Ballykelly
County Londonderry
BT49 9HS
Nuffield Hospitals
Nuffield House
1-4 The Crescent
Surbiton
Surrey
KT6 4BN
Orthopaedics & Spine
Specialist Hospital
1 Stirling Way
Bretton
Peterborough
PE3 8YA
CONTACT
PERSON
Human
Resources
Officer
WEB
ADDRESS
www.netcareuk
.com/netcare
Mr P Coates
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
LOCATION
NOTES
020 7408 9418
info@netcareuk.c
om
North West
1 hospital,
surgical
Wales
1 hospital,
acute care
01492 879031
Dr Cecil
Stewart
www.nwih.co.u
k
028 7776 3090
info@nwih.co.uk
Northern Ireland
1 hospital,
medical and
surgical
David Mobbs
Chief Executive
www.nuffieldho
spitals.org.uk
020 8390 1200
customer.service
s@nuffieldhospit
als.org.uk
nationwide
40 hospitals,
medical and
surgical
Human
Resources
Officer
www.orthospin
e.co.uk
087 087 123 00
info@orthospine.
co.uk
East England
1 hospital,
orthopaedic
27
DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
Oxford Clinic for
Specialist Surgery
Windmill Road
Headington
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX3 7HE
Park Lodge
Independent Hospital
34 Sandy Lane
Romiley
Stockport
Cheshire
Park Villa
Park Lane
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 8AE
Partnerships in Care
Limited
Kneesworth House
Bassingbourn-cumKneesworth
Royston
Herts
SG8 5JP
Princess of Wales
Hospital - Bridgend
Clinic
Coity Road
Bridgend
Mid Glamorgan
Wales
CF31 1RQ
CONTACT
PERSON
Mr Marcus
Maxwell Lewis
Jennings
WEB
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
LOCATION
NOTES
020 7170 4235
South Central
1 hospital,
surgical
Mr Maurice
John Malachy
0161 494 6305
North West
1 hospital,
mental health
Mr Ian Randles
01625 501314
North West
1 hospital,
mental health
West Midlands,
Wales, Yorkshire,
other
3 hospitals
mental health;
4 hospitals,
learning disability
Peter Farrier
www.partnershi
psincare.co.uk
01763 255600
Mr G Rabaiotti
Office Manager
www.wales.nhs
.uk/sites3/page.
cfm?orgid=92&
pid=1621
01656 752111
28
EMAIL
recruitment@part
nershipsincare.co
.uk
1 hospital,
medical and
surgical
DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
Priory House
Priory Group
Randalls Way
Leatherhead
Surrey
KT22 7TP
Queen Elizabeth the
Queen Mother Hospital
Spencer Wing
Ramsgate Road
Margate
Kent
CT9 4AN
Raphael Healthcare
Limited
Head Office
The Heath Business
Park
Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 4QX
Raphael Medical
Centre
Hollanden Park
Coldharbour Lane
Hildenborough
Kent
TN11 9LE
Redlands Hospital
(English Nursing Homes
Ltd)
CONTACT
PERSON
Human
Resources
WEB
ADDRESS
www.prioryheal
thcare.com
Human
Resources
Officer
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
LOCATION
NOTES
karenjohnson@pr
iorygroup.com
South West, East
England, South
East
18 hospitals,
mental health
South East
1 hospital,
medical and
surgical
01843 234 555
Ms Paula
Holdsworth
www.raphaelhe
althcare.org.uk
01928 515 598
enquiries@rapha
elhealthcare.org.
uk
East Midlands
1 hospital,
mental health
Human
Resources
Officer
www.weleda.co
.uk/rmc/rmc.ht
m
01732 833 924
(online form)
South East
1 hospital,
medical
South West
1 hospital,
mental health
Ms Lucy
Trotman
0180 386 3420
Bridgetown Hill
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 5BN
29
DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
Regency Lodge
Blackpool
183 Newton Drive
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY3 8NU
Riverdale Grange
Riverdale Road
Ranmoor
Sheffield
S10
Shrewsbury Court
Whitepost Hill
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 6YY
St Andrew's Healthcare
St Andrew's Hospital
Billing Road
Northampton
NN1 5DG
St Anthony's Hospital
North Cheam
Surrey
SM3 9DW
St John of God
Hospital
Scorton
Richmond
North Yorkshire
DL10 6EB
St John’s
Hundens Lane
Darlington
Durham
DL1 1HT
CONTACT
PERSON
Mr Anthony
Robert
Thompson
WEB
ADDRESS
Claire Evans
Clinical
Manager
www.riverdaleg
range.co.uk
08453 70 60 59
Mr John
Doherty
www.whitepost
healthcare.co.u
k
Human
Resources
Officer
Ms Dawn
Wotton
LOCATION
NOTES
EMAIL
North West
1 hospital,
mental health
info@riverdalegra
nge.co.uk
Yorkshire
1 hospital,
mental health
01737 764664
johndoherty@whi
teposthealthcare.
co.uk
South East
1 hospital,
mental health
www.stah.org
01604 616000
admin@standrew
.co.uk
East Midlands
1 hospital,
mental
health/learning
disabilities
www.stanthony
s.org.uk
020 8337 6691
info@stanthonys.
org.uk
South East
1 hospital,
medical and
surgical
Yorkshire
1 hospital,
medical and
surgical
North East
1 hospital,
mental health
0125 330 4433
Human
Resources
Officer
Human
Resources
Officer
TELEPHONE
01748 811 535
www.c-i-c.co.uk
0132 538 2622
30
northernoffice@c
-i-c.co.uk
DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
St Joseph’s Private
Hospital
Harding Avenue
Malpas
Newport
NP20 6ZE
St Mary`s Hospital
(St George Healthcare Ltd)
Winwick Road
Warrington
Cheshire
WA2 8QA
St Vincent’s Private
Hospital
Herbert Avenue
Merrion
Dublin 4
Ireland
St Luke’s Hospital
Group
Head Office
Bradley House
Locks Hill
Rochford
Essex SS4 1BB
Tarporley War
Memorial Hospital
Trust
Park Road
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0AP
Tetbury Hospital
Malmesbury Road
Tetbury
Gloucestershire
GL8 8XB
CONTACT
PERSON
Human
Resources
Officer
WEB
ADDRESS
www.stjosephs
hospital.org.uk
Human
Resources
Officer
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
LOCATION
NOTES
01633 820300
mail@stjosephsh
ospital.org.uk
Wales
1 hospital,
acute care
North West
1 hospital,
mental health
01925 423 328
Director of
Nursing
www.svph.ie
00353 1
2609200
info@svph.ie
Republic of Ireland
1 hospital,
medical and
surgical
Human
Resources
Officer
www.slhg.org
0870 411 1133
contactus@slhg.
org
East England,
South Central
8 hospitals,
mental
health/learning
disabilities
Mr Phillip
Brammer
Trust Manager
0182 973 2436
www.tetburyho
spital.co.uk
01666 502336
31
1 hospital,
acute care
(online email
enquiry form)
South West
1 hospital,
medical and
surgical
DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
The Billingham Grange
Care Centre
High Grange Avenue
Billingham
Cleveland
TS23 3TY
The Eastbourne Clinic
Grange Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 4HE
The Horder Centre
St John’s Road
Crowborough
East Sussex
TN6 1XP
The Hospital
Management Trust
14 Queen Anne's Gate
London
SW1H 9AA
The Huntercombe
Group
Huntercombe Lane
South
Taplow
Maidenhead
SL6 0PQ
The London Clinic
20 Devonshire Place
London
W1G 6BW
CONTACT
PERSON
Stephen
Scollard
WEB
ADDRESS
www.barcheste
r.com
TELEPHONE
Lesley Dimond
Clinic Manager
www.eastbourn
eclinic.com
01323 430831
Ms Lene
Landbo Gurney
www.hordercen
tre.co.uk
Human
Resources
Officer
EMAIL
LOCATION
NOTES
North East
1 hospital,
mental health
admin@eastbour
neclinic.com
South East
1 hospital,
mental health
0189 266 5577
(online form)
South East
1 hospital,
surgical
www.hmtuk.org
020 7222 1177
admin@hmtuk.org
Yorkshire, East
Midlands, Wales
3 hospitals,
medical and
surgical
Human
Resources
Officer
www.hunterco
mbe.com
01628 667881
huntercombe@fs
hc.co.uk
London, Scotland,
North East, East
Midlands, West
Midlands, South
West, South
Central
Human
Resources
Officer
www.lonclin.co.
uk
020 7935 4444
consult@thelond
onclinic.co.uk
London
6 hospitals,
brain injury and
neurodisability;
2 hospitals,
learning disabilities;
5 hospitals,
mental health
1 clinic,
acute care
01642 561 700
32
DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
The New Victoria
Hospital
184-188 Coombe Lane
West
Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 7EG
The Orchard Hospital
189 Fairlee Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 2EP
The Retreat
107 Heslington Road
York
YO10 5BN
The Stamford Hospital
Ravenscourt Park
London
W6 0TN
The Woodhouse
Lockwood Road
Cheadle
Stoke On Trent
Staffordshire
ST10 4QU
Turning Point
New Loom House
101 Backchurch Lane
London
E1 1LU
UK Specialist Hospitals
Ltd
12-14 Masons Avenue
London
EC2V 5BB
CONTACT
PERSON
Human
Resources
Officer
WEB
ADDRESS
www.newvictori
a.co.uk
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
LOCATION
NOTES
020 8949 9000
enquiries@newvi
ctoria.co.uk
South East
1 hospital,
medical and
surgical
Human
Resources
Officer
www.theorchar
dhospital.co.uk
01983 520022
enquiries@theorc
hardhospital.co.u
k
Isle of Wight
1 hospital,
medical and
surgical
Mr Steve
Trenchard
www.retreathospital.org
01904412551
info@retreathospital.org
Yorkshire
1 hospital,
mental health
Human
Resources
Officer
020 8742 6677
London
1 hospital,
mental health
Mr Keith
Dennis Hawley
01538 755623
West Midlands
1 hospital,
mental health/
learning disability
Karen Delgado
Head of HR
www.turningpoint.co.uk
0161 434 0539
recruitment@turn
ing-point.co.uk
North West
2 hospitals,
mental health
Head Office
www.ukspeciali
sthospitals.co.u
k
020 7601 1060
fcalnan@uksh.co.uk
South West
1 hospital,
surgical
33
DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
INSTITUTION
Ulster Independent
Clinic Limited
245 Stranmillis Road
Belfast
BT9 5JH
Northern Ireland
Warby House
Odiham Road
Winchfield
Hampshire
RG27 8BS
Waterloo Manor
Selby Road
Garforth
Leeds
LS25 1NA
Woodlands Hospital
Morton Park
Darlington
County Durham
DL1 4PL
CONTACT
PERSON
Miss D Graham
Matron/Chief
Executive
WEB
ADDRESS
www.ulsterinde
pendentclinic.c
om
Ms Suzette
Jones
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
LOCATION
NOTES
028 9066 1212
uic@uic.org.uk
Northern Ireland
1 hospital,
medical and
surgical
South Central
1 hospital,
mental health
01252845826
Sheirdan
Bailey
Hospital
Manager
www.inmind.co.
uk
01132 876660
waterloomanor@I
nMind.co.uk
Yorkshire
1 hospital,
mental health
Mrs Carole
Harrison
www.woodland
shealthcare.co
m
01325 341700
enquiries@woodl
andshealthcare.c
om
North East
1 hospital,
medical and
surgical
34
DETAILS OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
REPLIES FROM INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS/PROVIDERS
These follow in ‘question and answer’ format on the following pages.
35
REPLIES FROM INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALS/PROVIDERS
Alpha Hospitals
114-116 Rochester Row
London
SW1P 1JQ
Tel:
0207 6306900
Email:
zsara.thomas@alphahospitals.co.uk
Website: www.alphahospitals.co.uk
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes – we are currently expanding our services.
So – 50-80 this year (2007).
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
-
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?
Nursing Times.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Staff Nurse or Clinical Nurse.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
No.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Application assessment.
Face to face interview with a manager and a team leader.
References.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
By demonstrating knowledge of:nursing interventions, mental health act, common
psychiatric disorders and common drugs used in their treatment, sound understanding of
professional issues.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
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Confidence, ability to learn from experience, thoughtfulness, empathy, curiosity.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
All undergo comprehensive induction and are mentored for between 3-6 months.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Permanent.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Starting salary between £24,000-£26,000 + benefits.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Comprehensive in-house programme.
External courses considered on individual merit.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Benenden Hospital
Benenden
Cranbrook
Kent
TN17 4AX
Tel:
01580 240333
Email:
careers@benenden.org.uk
Website: www.benendenhospital.org.uk
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Approx. 3-5.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
-
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?
Nursing Times.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Staff Nurse – in-patients, day case, OPD.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Review post when staff member leaves, and determine need, grade, etc.
Advertise.
Shortlist.
Interview, plus references OH etc.
Appoint.
Induction.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
(not stated)
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9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
(not stated)
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
(not stated)
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
(not stated)
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
(not stated)
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
(not stated)
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
(not stated)
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Bigfoot Independent Hospital (Equilibrium Healthcare)
4 Birch Hall Lane
Longsight
Manchester
M13 0XE
Tel:
01872 261 777
Email:
Website:
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Bigfoot is a new service. 5 units to staff, 2 units open to date. At present overstaffed for
qualified. Difficult to assess how many we recruit per annum.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
We take nurses in preceptorship.
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Last year we used Nursing Times, local press and fliers in colleges.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
1st level nurses, RNLD and RMN.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Application form, informal visits and enquiries.
Interview, references, CRB and professional checks.
3 month probation.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Welcome informal enquiries and arranged visits to view service.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
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Person centred, team players.
Interest and enthusiasm to work with Learning Disability with challenging behaviour.
Knowledge of MHA 1983 and National Minimum Standards. Safe practitioners.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Yes. (Pack enclosed, outlining 3-6 month preceptorship, covering basic organisational
policies and procedures and mandatory clinical objectives eg care planning, risk
assessment, teamwork, etc).
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Initial 3 month probation then permanent following acceptable appraisal.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Basic contracted hrs 36 a week.
Pay £12 per hr.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Encourage professional development.
Courses with agreement and discussion in supervision.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Blenheim Specialists in Mental Health
Thornford Park
Crookham Hill
Thatcham
Berkshire
RG19 8ET
Tel:
01635 860072
Email:
info@blenheimhealth.com
Website: www.blenheim-forensics.co.uk
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes – if they don’t need work permits.
How many vacancies varies on how many staff leave. Approx. 3-4 per year.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
-
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Nursing Times.
Company website.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
Only for bank staff, not when filling permanent positions.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Registered Mental Nurse.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Application form.
Shortlisting according to person specification.
Interview.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Gaining experience in mental health sector and specifically in a forensic setting.
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9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Part 3 or 13 of NMC Registration.
Desire to develop.
Demonstrate a genuine interest in the care of mentally disordered patients.
Ability to communicate effectively with all members of MDT.
Smart, professional appearance.
Ability to accept and work through change.
Aware of need for security and how maintained.
Effective stress management techniques.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Yes.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Pemanent, full time.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Junior Staff Nurse - £24,634.77
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Regular seminars (in-house).
Company ‘E’ training for all staff including manual handling, equal opportunities, etc.
Company wide training that an individual can apply to attend.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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BMI Healthcare
9th & 10th Floors
66 Chiltern Street
London
W1U 6GH
Tel:
020 7009 4500
Email:
info@bmihealthcare.co.uk
Website: www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes. This varies according to skill mix in the individual units and availability of appropriately
trained staff to act as mentors.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
If the unit is unable to facilitate preceptorship for newly qualified nurses, 12 months
experience is often preferred.
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
BMI website.
Nursing Times.
Nursing Standard.
Links with local universities.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Staff Nurse.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
All units follow the BMI recruitment policies. Candidates are shortlisted using a key
skills/experience framework taken directly from the role profile for the position.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
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Those who have experienced private healthcare working as Healthcare Assistants, either
through a bank or agency, have a better understanding of how the sector works,
opportunities available to them and how this will fit with their own career aspirations.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
A passion for good nursing care.
Motivated by influencing positive patient outcomes.
Holistic approach – good interpersonal skills, team player.
Responsive to change.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
All staff are given a structured induction programme, tailored to the individual to meet the
requirements of the role.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Newly qualified nurses would be given the contract on offer – post-registration experience
does not determine which contract would be offered.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
BMI terms and conditions would apply as for all staff.
Pay reflects NHS structure.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
All staff attend annual mandatory training.
Post-registration training is identified through the appraisal process, against business
relevance/need and planned through the annual training budget process.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Brookdale Care
14 Parkway
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL8 6HG
Tel:
Email:
Website:
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Rarely recruit newly qualified as they need experience of running a ward as we only have
one nurse on a ward at a time.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
No set minimum.
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Local press.
Job Centre.
Company website.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Nurse practitioners (mental health, learning disabilities).
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Initial application, form sifting, interview with manager, references, CRB check.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Previous experience of ASD/autism.
Knowledge of ASD/autism.
Previous management experience.
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9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Communication, relationship building, flexibility in approach, teamwork, management and
development of self and others.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Induction programme for all nurses includes PACT training, ASD specialism, workbook to
develop skills in the workplace.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Permanent, fixed term, bank.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Basic salary approx. £14 per hour.
Training and development available.
Shift pattern required to cover days, nights and weekends (12.5 hr shifts generally).
Staff accommodation available for relocation (limited).
Access to pension.
Career prospects as a growing company.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Large programme offered in-house.
Support for further studies considered on individual basis.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Capio North Downs Hospital
46 Tupwood Lane
Caterham
Surrey
CR3 6DP
Tel:
01883 348981
Email:
Website: www.capio.co.uk
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
We have only received one applicant from a newly qualified nurse. We would consider their
applications dependent on the current team skill mix.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
N/A
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Would not specifically advertise for newly qualified nurses.
Agency usually or RCN Bulletin.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
Various.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Ward staff nurse.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Job specification drawn up.
Advert placed.
Informal visit always encouraged prior to interview.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Contact us!
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9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Enthusiasm.
Awareness of the differences between private and NHS organizations.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Yes.
Full induction programme for all new staff – adapted to meet the needs of the individual.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Permanent.
Full time or part time.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Negotiated on an individual basis.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
In-house and external training provided in line with the business objectives of the hospital.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Capio Oaklands Hospital
19 Lancaster Road
Salford
Greater Manchester
M6 8AQ
Tel:
0161 7877700
Email:
Website: www.capio.co.uk
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Have not had vacancies for about 2 years. Newly qualified nurses would be welcome.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
-
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Locally – Salford Advertiser (to start).
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
No specific positions.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Set list of questions (scoring system).
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Good application forms, informal visits (which seem to be a thing of the past).
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Difficult to quantify personal qualities.
Tend not to have skill specific roles as a rule as we are very generally based.
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10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Yes – based on individual and corporate role.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Dependent on role – discussed at interview.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Dependent on role – discussed at interview.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Huge training opportunities set at appraisal/induction, based on individual/corporate need.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Capio Oaks Hospital
120 Mile End Road
Colchester
Essex
CO4 5XR
Tel:
01206 752121
Email:
Website: www.capio.co.uk
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes – one to two per annum dependent on staff turnover.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
N/A.
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Local press, however all recent appointments of newly qualified nursing staff have been
generated from ex-students on placement.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Staff nurse – ward.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Normal application process, assessment of application against personal specification,
interview, appointment subject to CRB and reference.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Good presentation of application, informal visit, good preparation.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
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Commitment, some demonstrable knowledge base, knowledge of limitations.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Yes – 4-6 month competency based programme.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Mixture – all with 6 months probation.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
In line with NHS, private healthcare and potential bonus.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Comprehensive training strategy in place for all staff.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Capio Park Hill Hospital
Thorne Road
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN2 5
Tel:
01302 730300
Email:
Website: www.capio.co.uk
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes. Vacancies are rare – have low staff turnover.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
N/A.
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Doncaster Free Press.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
RGN in OPD or ward environment.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
No.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Best fit to job specification / person specification.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Sell themselves well at interview.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Excellent customer care skills.
Good attendance record.
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10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Yes, newly qualified nurse is allocated a mentor and they work alongside them for approx. 3
months.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Full time, permanent dependent on vacancy.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Aim to be comparable with Agenda for Change.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Have excellent training opportunities through our Corporate Training Manager of Group for
clinical and non-clinical training. Training open to all.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Capio Rivers Hospital
High Wych Road
Sawbridgeworth
Hertfordshire
CM21 0HH
Tel:
01279 600282
Email:
Website: www.capio.co.uk
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes, between 2-4 depending on vacancies.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
-
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
We don’t advertise.
We only take students from our two colleges, Hertfordshire and Anglia Ruskin and must
have been students here.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Ward nursing
Theatre nursing.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
No – sorry, we have more than enough from the local colleges.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
They must have been in placement with us.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
N/A
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
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Communication.
People skills.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Yes. Two weeks not in numbers.
Working in other departments and specialities.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Permanent.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Same as NHS.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Relevant education to work area. College courses, study days, in-house training, support
for study with time or part costs.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Capio West Midlands Hospital
Colman Hill
Halesowen
West Midlands
B63 2AH
Tel:
01384 560123
Email:
Website: www.capio.co.uk
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes. Currently no vacancies – would only recruit if vacancy! 2 new qualified nurses have
commenced bank.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
-
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
We do not discriminate between qualified/experienced/newly qualified.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Ward Staff Nurse. OPD Staff Nurse.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
References x 2.
CV.
Interview selection process.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
No problems.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
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Dependent on job, depends on skills, but we would happily consider newly qualified if
vacancy.
Personal qualities – honesty, confidence, articulate.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Yes – working with member of the departmental team as a mentor.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Any of the above.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
All staff are subject to a 6 month probationary period. Pay in line with job demands,
pension, and free life insurance, private medical cover
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Mandatory training – CPR, Alert, ILS, PILS, manual handling.
Encouragement to undertake continuing professional development.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
No.
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Capio Winfield Hospital
Tewkesbury Road Longford
Gloucester
GL2 9WH
Tel:
01452 331111
Email:
Website: www.capio.co.uk
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes – maximum of one per year.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
N/A.
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Local press.
Internal noticeboard – accessed by student nurses on placement.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Registered Nurse Ward (mixed surgery/medicine)
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Review of current and desired skill mix.
Capacity for preceptorship.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
We are already known to local training establishment.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Desire to continually develop clinical knowledge and expertise.
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Team approach.
Flexible approach to shift patterns.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Preceptorship provided by suitably qualified registered nurses.
Supernumerary induction/orientation.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Permanent/full time.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Pay scales comparable with NHS equivalent.
Enhancement for weekends and full shifts worked as overtime.
Pension and health insurance after successful 6 month probation.
Life assurance from day one.
Annual leave x25 days +8 Bank Holidays.
Free uniform and parking.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Mandatory training, ie. alert, ILS, fire, manual handling, infection control, blood transfusion,
health and safety.
Additional clinical training relevant to multi-speciality service.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Capio Woodland Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering,
Northamptonshire
NN16 8XF
Tel:
01536 414515
Email:
Website: www.capio.co.uk
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes, in the last 12 months newly qualified have joined the bank rota.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
From newly qualified.
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Internal, local press, internet.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
Not at present.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Mainly Staff Nurse for Ward, OPD or Theatre.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Person specification.
Qualification.
Interview.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Join the bank and wait for a permanent position to arise.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Varies dependent on position.
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10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
This would be available if the need arises.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Depends on what is available.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
As Capio Healthcare outline.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Again varies dependent on role, but – mandatory training includes health and safety,
manual handling, infection control, fire, customer care, quality, basic life, business
development.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Would prefer more details on this beforehand.
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Care Principles Ltd
Oaks Lodge
Fordham Road
Newmarket
Suffolk CB8 7XN
Tel:
0845 070 1914
Email:
recruitment@careprinciples.com
Website: www.careprinciples.com
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes. 20.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
-
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Nursing Times – publication and website.
Company website.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Clinical Nurse MH/LD.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Interview.
Jealth and CRB clearance.
References.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Nothing specific.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
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Good value base.
Tolerance.
Client centred approach.
MH or LD.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Induction – 3 weeks.
Preceptorship – ongoing to 6 months.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Permanent, full time.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Entry level = £24k.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Management training
CPD.
Annual refreshers (statutory/mandatory training).
Specialist skills.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Castle Craig Hospital
Blyth Bridge
West Linton
Peebleshire
Scotland
EH46 7DH
Tel:
01721 722763
Email:
mam@castlecraig.co.uk
Website: www.castlecraig.co.uk
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
We employ newly qualified nurses up to 2 per year if vacancies arise.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
All applicants considered in terms of the post and attributes required.
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Not specifically.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Staff nurse.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Post identified.
Person specification.
Application considered.
Shortlist.
Interview.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Knowledge of our speciality.
Evidence of homework.
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Previous related experience.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Reliability.
Qualifications.
Potential.
Previous career history.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Extensive induction programme completed over normally 3 months.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Permanent, part time or full time.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
All nurses employed at E grade or equivalent.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
All new employees have a personal development plan constructed.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
No.
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Chancellor Care Ltd
Head Office
Cawston Park
Aylsham Road
Cawston
Norfolk
NR10 4JD
Tel:
01603 872 616
Email:
info@cawstonpark.com
Website: www.cawstonpark.com
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes. Depends on needs of organisation.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
-
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
RCN Bulletin or Nursing Times along with local press.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Registered Mental Nurse.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Advertising.
Shortlisting applications against Job Description and Person Specification.
Interview (panel of 3 senior managers).
Job offer/decline.
Commence employment.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Demonstrate personal qualities to fit with organisational culture.
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9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Honesty, trustworthiness, good communication.
To be a team player.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
3-6 months preceptorship with an advocated mentor.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Permanent – full or part time.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Starting salary either £22,000 or £23,000 rising by £1,000 after completion of probationary
period.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Mandatory training.
Mentorship training.
Individual requests for training are also considered.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Classic Elland Hospital
Elland Lane
Elland
West Yorkshire
HX5 9EB
Tel:
01422 324000
Email:
info@ellandhospital.co.uk
Website: www.classichospitals.com
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes.
One.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
-
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Local press.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Registered Nurse – general, wards and theatre.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Qualification.
Any previous experience or special qualities.
Life skills.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
By showing commitment throughout their academic training to consolidating their learning
by additional relevant work experience.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
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Excellent communication skills.
Compassion.
Life skills and experiences.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
6-12 month preceptorship by a suitably qualified RN.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
All of above including bank/TNR, etc.
But we generally have a limited turnover of staff.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Not on Agenda for Change.
Salary in line with Whiteley.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Training available to support development and improve clinical standards or to meet the
needs of the business (IIP accredited).
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Classic Fylde Coast Hospital
St Walburgas Road
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY3 8BP
Tel:
01253 394188
Email:
info@fyldecoasthospital.co.uk
Website: www.classichospitals.com
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes – around 6 to 7 p.a.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
N/A.
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Local media, HSJ and hospital website.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
All clinical areas throughout the hospital.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Review of qualifications, clear application forms and formal interview.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Be appropriately qualified and show some work placement experience, within the
independent sector.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Strong interpersonal skills with patients/relatives/colleagues/consultants.
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10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Yes – tailor-made for each new starter.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
All of the above + bank work for both sides to be comfortable with each other, before
contracting.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Similar to NHS, but some additional improvements on pension and bonus opportunities.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Comprehensive, relevant to individual requirements, and annual mandatory training
programme, for all.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Classic Hull and East Riding Hospital
Lowfield Road
Anlaby
Hull
East Yorkshire
HU10 7AZ
Tel:
01482 659471
Email:
info@hullandeastridinghospital.co.uk
Website: www.classichospitals.com
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes, up to 6 per year.
It depends on skill mix at the time.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
If not recruiting to newly qualified post would ask for 6 months post registration, surgically
oriented.
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Local Hull Daily Mail and our website.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
Very rarely.
Non specific.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Staff nurse D grade.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Person spec dependent on area.
Skill mix review.
How many newly qualifieds are being mentored.
Acute hospital environment.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
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Ask for placements so we get to know their work as HCA in surgical areas during training.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Motivated, quick to learn, will to win, customer care.
High clinical standards.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Yes. Individual named mentor for 6 months.
6 month induction programme.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Permanent part time and full time.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Mirrors local Trust pay, pension, free parking, free uniform, training and development,
subsidised meals.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
ILS funded training up to £150 per person.
Customer care, resus., moving and handling.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Classic Regency Hospital
West Street
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 8DW
Tel:
01625 501150
Email:
info@regencyhospital.co.uk
Website: www.classichospitals.com
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Newly qualified nursing staff would be considered on an individual basis.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
-
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Local press.
Word of mouth.
Web.
Recruitment agency.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
Would review when required.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Staff Nurse/RN in wards, theatres.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Screening through paper application.
Cross reference with skill mix, job specification, experience, mentorship required.
Interview process – 1st and 2nd if required and dependent on number of candidates.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Application and speculative enquiries.
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9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Clinical competence.
Ability to offer efficient, customer oriented service delivery.
Willingness to develop skills across wide specialist areas.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Full individual mentorship and induction programme with key support clearly designated
with review.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
All could be considered.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Salary structure comparable with NHS.
Excellent development opportunities.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
All applications would have to benefit compliance to Regulations, improve quality delivery
and benefit business.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Cygnet Healthcare Ltd
Godden Green Clinic
Godden Green
Sevenoaks
Kent TN15 0JR
Tel:
01732 763491
Email:
cygnetcentral@cygnethealth.co.uk
Website: www.cygnethealth.co.uk
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes – 25.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
-
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Nursing Times.
RCN Bulletin.
Papers local to the hospital.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
N/A.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
D Grade RMNs.
Support Workers.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
No.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Receipt of completed application form.
Shortlist.
Invitation to interview.
Reference check.
CRB check.
Qualification check.
Offer of job if applicable.
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8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
If their student placements have been in relevant specialities and if they have worked as
Support Workers outside of college hours.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Flexibility, excellent communication skills, initiative, patience, good team-players.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Yes – a preceptorship scheme and mentorship scheme.
Job specific/unit specific induction programme supported by a record of completion
developed by the Unit Manager.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Full time permanent, some part time.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
-
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
We offer study leave and budget, regular Health and Safety training.
Ongoing training needs will be identified through the employee’s Personal Performance
Review.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Doulton Lodge Independent Hospital
Main Street
Anwick
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 9SJ
Tel:
Email:
Website:
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes. Depends on vacancies.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
-
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Nursing Times.
Local press.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Staff Nurse.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Application form – shortlist.
Interview based on criteria of position.
Equal opportunities employer.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Apply.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
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Knowledge – MHA, risk assessment, employer’s audit.
Skills – communication, honesty, reliability.
Personal – calm, non-judgmental, enthusiastic.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Yes – two weeks induction.
Preceptorship package including clinical team leaders, 3-6 months duration, skills based.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Permanent.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
£19,000 + unsocial for newly qualified.
£22,600 upon completion of preceptorship.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
CPD, NVQ, Mandatory.
Any other through discussion in personal development.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Fairfield Independent Hospital
Crank Road
Crank
St Helens
Merseyside
WA11 7RS
Tel:
Email:
Website:
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Infequently.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
12 months usually.
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Local press.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
N/A.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Depends upon vacancy and role profile.
We employ an interview matrix which provides an objective assessment of the applicant’s
ability and suitability for the role.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Normally require 12 months post registration experience.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
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Surgical nursing/recovery skills normally required.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Yes, we offer a full induction programme for all newly recruited staff, covering all care
issues, from emergency care, life support to child protection.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Often part-time, fixed term with a view to offering permanent position if available.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
In line with local NHS pay.
Contributory pension, health insurance, free parking, free meals.
Sickness bonus scheme in place.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Mandatory – life support, fire, moving and handling and child protection.
Training to fulfil CPD based on appraisal.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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HCA International Ltd
4 Connaught Place
Marble Arch
London W2 2ET
Tel:
020 76164848
Email:
Website:
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes – the numbers vary dependent upon vacancy levels but on average, up to circa 30 per
annum.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
-
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
National nursing press and local press.
In addition, the company has a recruitment website at www.hcarerecruitment.com where all
vacancies are posted.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
A number of recruitment agencies work with HCA. They must, however, meet strict
selection criteria to be included on our preferred supplier list.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Usually to junior Staff Nurse positions on general medical/surgical floors.
Other areas may sometimes offer positions to new graduates.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes – the recruitment website allows applicants to register and be notified about future
posts as they become available.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
We utilise a specific process called ‘targeted’ selection.
Applicants still must provide a completed application form and if shortlisted, attend a panel
interview.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
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Spend a little time finding out about our organisation and its 6 component hospitals. There
is lots of information available on the individual hospital and corporate websites.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Willingness to learn.
Commitment to quality.
Flexibility/adaptability.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Yes – our programme is based on a traditional NHS preceptorship model.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Various contracts are available.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Salaries in excess of NHS rates for most comparable posts.
Excellent conditions as part of our ‘flexible benefits’ package.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
HCA is fully committed to education and training.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes – but a copy of what is published would be helpful to us.
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HealthLinc Individual Care
Head Office
76 Ryland Road
Welton
Lincoln
LN2 3LZ
Tel:
01673 860959
Email:
enquiries@healthlinc.co.uk
Website: www.healthlinc.co.uk
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes – dependent on service need.
1-2 vacancies a year.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
N/A.
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Local press
4.
- Lincolnshire Echo.
- Grimsby Evening Telegraph.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Staff Nurses.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Application form.
Shortlisting against person specification.
Interview against job description.
References and enhanced CRB.
Paper based medical screening.
Checking professional registration and vacation record.
Checking any qualification certificates.
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8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
By making contact and visiting prior to qualifying.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
(Person specification attached.)
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Yes – full induction programme and preceptorship with experienced nurse.
Timescale would depend on the experience, skills and aptitude of the individual.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Permanent – both full and part time.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Double time for bank holiday work.
Commence on bottom of pay scale, currently £10.92 ph.
+ 6 weeks holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays.
Enhanced sick pay in year 2.
Long service awards.
Additional £1.50 ph weekends.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Full induction programme.
Mandatory training programme.
Continual professional development sessions carried out monthly in-house.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth
60 Grove End Road
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 9NH
Tel:
020 7806 4000
Email:
info@hje.org.uk
Website: www.hje.org.uk
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
N/A.
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Normally recruit ex-students who have done a placement with us.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Mainly acute surgical wards.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Application received > identify area and expertise.
Arrange a meeting to meet with members of management.
Informal visit to meet team and tour of hospital.
Interview.
If successful, induction programme.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Previous experience i.e. voluntary or placement in the private sector.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
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Excellent people skills.
Clinical ability.
Prepared to go that extra mile for patients.
Dedication and commitment.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Yes. Six months programme, covering all areas of a D grade role and towards the end
ward management.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
All permanent with 3 months probationary full or part time.
Prefer if possible full time for the first 3 months.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Paid monthly D grade £23,9991 to £26,112.
Set amount per month which includes enhancements.
Pension (private and NHS if already in scheme).
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Opportunities to access all training courses in and outside London.
Opportunity to take degree.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Not without knowing who they would be.
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King Edward VII’s Hospital Sister Agnes
Beaumont Street
London
W1G 6AA
Tel:
020 7486 4411
Email:
info@kingedwardvii.co.uk
Website: www.kingedwardvii.co.uk
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes, but only if there is an appropriate vacancy – we would not take more than one per
ward. We have not recruited a newly qualified nurse for several years.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
-
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
We would not specifically advertise for them but if they applied and it was appropriate then
we would consider them.
We mostly advertise in RCN Bulletin and on our own website.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
Geneva.
MMA.
Hays.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Staff Nurse level 1.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Classic Trio:
Advert.
Shortlisting against Person Specification criteria.
Interviewing.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
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Informal visit to show enthusiasm.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Keen and eager and enthusiastic.
Practical skills.
Good communication skills.
Empathy.
Reliability.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
All new nurses have an orientation programme and are allocated a mentor for minimum 3
months.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Permanent full time.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
As we do not have any at the moment am not sure what pay they would get – but probably
around £23,000 (all inc).
Conditions – 35 days annual leave (inc Bank Holiday), education and training, pension
scheme after 6 months, subsidised accommodation opposite hospital (£320 per month).
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Extensive in-house mandatory training and also opportunity to attend external staff
development.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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North West Independent Hospital
Church Hill House
Ballykelly
County Londonderry
BT49 9HS
Tel:
028 7776 3090
Email:
info@nwih.co.uk
Website: www.nwih.co.uk
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes.
2 per year.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
-
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Job Centre.
Local press.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
Mayfair.
Randstad.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Care of elderly.
Surgical ward.
Theatre.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
CV.
Interview.
Offer of post.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
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Show motivation.
Good reference from placements.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Good skills in communication, caring.
Know their limitations.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Yes, mentorship for 6 months.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Fixed term to start permanent with 26 weeks probation.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
We pay hourly rate £9.50 per hour for all shifts.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
We offer 2 study days outside our hospital with some of the educational institutions.
All mandatory training done in-house, eg CRR, moving and handling, first aid, fire
awareness.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Orthopaedics & Spine Specialist Hospital
1 Stirling Way
Bretton
Peterborough
PE3 8YA
Tel:
087 087 123 00
Email:
info@orthospine.co.uk
Website: www.orthospine.co.uk
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
2.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
-
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Local press.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Staff Nurses for ward, recovery theatres and anaesthetics.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Not usually.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Professional attitude and approach.
Some experience.
Convenience of location.
Clear career objectives.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Contacting Hospital Matron and arranging face-to-face meeting to discuss question 7.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
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Compassion, focus and flexibility.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
See question 8.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Part time fixed for six months then reviewed with view to renewing to permanent full or part
time.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Negotiable.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Negotiable.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Park Lodge Independent Hospital
34 Sandy Lane
Romiley
Stockport
Cheshire
Tel:
0161 494 6305
Email:
Website:
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes – about 1.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
-
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
-
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Staff Nurse.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
-
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Application forms.
Through to interview.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Doing a placement at Park Lodge and/or excellent placement reviews.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Good communicator
Friendly disposition.
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10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Yes.
6 months supervised with qualified nurse.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Permanent.
Full or part time.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Depends on contract.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
All statutory training (i.e. food hygiene, first aid, health and safety, etc).
Some in-house training and opportunities for further training.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Spencer Wing
Spencer Wing
Ramsgate Road
Margate
Kent
CT9 4AN
Tel:
01843 234 555
Email:
Website:
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes – 1-2 per year.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
We have employed newly qualified staff as soon as they have qualified. They have
undertaken a preceptorship on commencement.
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Within the local Trust hospital.
Local media.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
N/A.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Staff Nurse positions.
(This is a multi-specialist hospital. All staff learn both medical and surgical procedures.)
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
We have a full recruitment process. (Can be discussed with Mandy Oliver on 01843 234
555.)
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Proactive attitude, obtaining good knowledge of organisation prior to application.
Well presented with organised personal portfolio.
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9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Excellent communication skills.
Smart presentation.
Wide-ranging previous experience.
Willingness to learn.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Preceptorship programme available. Please ring for full explanation.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Permanent full time/part time.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
We do not come under AFC, however our conditions are very similar to AFC.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Training requirements are identified at appraisals, so differ for each individual.
All nurses have: movement and handling, infection control, health and safety, blood
transfusion, fire, resus and drug (oral/iv) training yearly.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Raphael Healthcare Limited
Head Office
The Heath Business Park
Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 4QX
Tel:
01928 515 598
Email:
enquiries@raphaelhealthcare.org.uk
Website: www.raphaelhealthcare.org.uk
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
30 this year as newly opened.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
-
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Local press.
RCN Bulletin.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
-
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Staff Nurse (RMN/RNLD).
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Application form.
Interview and presentation.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Work experience.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
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10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Mentor for 6 months.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Permanent.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
£24K p.a.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Induction.
Schema and other developmental annual updates, etc
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Regency Lodge Blackpool
183 Newton Drive
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY3 8NU
Tel:
0125 330 4433
Email:
Website:
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes – approx. 12.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
N/A.
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Rarely – we tend to be contacted by nurses through reputation and placement provision.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Staff Nurses (RMN).
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Application form.
Shortlist.
Interview with Senior Nurse and Deputy Manager.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Seeking out placement experience.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Good general competence.
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Willingness to adopt high standards of mental health provision.
Stable and mature leadership skills.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Yes – 6 months probation and access to highly skilled supervision (clinical).
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Full time.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Very good pay and excellent working conditions - £15 per hour and on-site training.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Three qualified nurse tutors on staff.
Full time training officer in post.
Director is External Examinor, author of books.
Moderator for City & Guilds.
Mandatory training.
CBT and full programme.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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St Joseph’s Private Hospital
Harding Avenue
Malpas
Newport
NP20 6ZE
Tel:
01633 820300
Email:
mail@stjosephshospital.org.uk
Website: www.stjosephshospital.org.uk
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
2
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
-
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Local press.
Nursing journals.
Word of mouth.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Staff Nurses.
Theatre.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Same as no. 9.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
To communicate an interest in the position.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
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Communication.
Motivation and eager to develop.
Enthusiastic.
Willingness to develop one’s career.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Yes.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
As above.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Band 5.3/4
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
In-house.
External courses.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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St Mary’s Hospital
Winwick Road
Warrington
Cheshire
WA2 8QA
Tel:
01925 423 328
Email:
Website:
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes – varies.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
-
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Local press.
Professional journals.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Clinical Nurse.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Checking against Person Specification.
Shortlisting criteria.
Application form – standard of same.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Personal contact.
Informal visits.
Check local press.
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9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Good communication skills.
Willingness to develop.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Introduction to Unit.
Security induction.
Shadowing staff.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Permanent, part time, full time.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Please refer to HR Dept.
Pay scale above NHS.
Life insurance offered and opportunity to join pension scheme.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Mandatory training.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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The Billingham Grange Independent Hospital
High Grange Avenue
Billingham
Cleveland
TS23 3TY
Tel:
01642 561 700
Email:
Website: www.barchester.com
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes we do. 1 vacancy per year.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
N/A.
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Local press.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Staff Nurse.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
All qualified nurses must hold Level 1 in mental health.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
By requesting a pre-visit and appointment to view.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Empathy with the client group we deal with.
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10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Yes we do.
Induction and clinical supervision.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
All the above types.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
£25,000 p.a. for 36hrs contract.
5 weeks holiday per year.
Company contributory pension scheme.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
All training needs met.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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The Eastbourne Clinic
Grange Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 4HE
Tel:
01323 430831
Email:
admin@eastbourneclinic.com
Website: www.eastbourneclinic.com
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes – probably 1-2 per year.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
-
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Local press.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
-
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Staff Nurses – very loose hierarchical system, only grade above Staff Nurse is a ‘Lead
Nurse’ position for one of our sub-specialities.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Usual:
Application form.
Interview.
Satisfactory references.
Satisfactory CRB.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Cannot think of anything specific, always dependent on vacancies.
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9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
We are a small but very established staff team, therefore an applicant’s character is as
important as any special clinical skills.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Assigned mentor – mandatory training – written induction pack with specific achievable
goals.
6 month period of shadowing a more experienced qualified nurse.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Permanent full time.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
37.5 hrs per week @ £12.50 per hour (no unsocial enhancements), overtime after 37.5 hrs
at time + half.
No sick pay for first 6 months.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Mandatory training.
A variety of other training opportunities.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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The Retreat
107 Heslington Road
York
YO10 5BN
Tel:
01904412551
Email:
info@retreat-hospital.org
Website: www.retreat-hospital.org
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes – 3-10 yearly.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
-
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
NursingTimes.
RCN Bulletin.
Website.
Yorkshire Press.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No – not for newly qualified.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Staff Nurse roles in specific services.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Telephone, contact and written response.
Face-to-face informal meeting.
Application form, checklist against job description.
Interviews and meetings with service users.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Often students in final years come here after final placements.
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9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Person centredness, ability to understand recovery principles, social and psychological
awareness, ability to learn, take risks and work as team player.
Calm, measured and ability to tolerate distress well.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Yes. Named person, minimum monthly meeting linked to appraisal.
Induction programme covers all areas such as Risk Assessment, CPA, CR and other
statutory training requirements.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Usually permanent but this sometimes depends on circumstances.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Similar to NHS.
Pension offered.
Starting salary £19,922 – 6 months moves to £21,889.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
3 weeks regular training dedicated to staff at varying levels.
Weekly training slots just started to encourage cross unit learning.
Support to local University courses for relevant clinical support.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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The Woodhouse
Lockwood Road
Cheadle
Stoke On Trent
Staffordshire
ST10 4QU
Tel:
01538 755623
Email:
Website:
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes – 6-12.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
-
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Local newspaper.
Word of mouth.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Care Team Leaders.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Interview – Application – Job Spec.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Demonstrate knowledge into practice.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Honesty.
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Maturity.
Experience in field.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
All new staff are mentored and preceptored.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Permanent.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Salary commensurate with AFC.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Full support financial/practical.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Turning Point
New Loom House
101 Backchurch Lane
London
E1 1LU
Tel:
0161 434 0539
Email:
recruitment@turning-point.co.uk
Website: www.turning-point.co.uk
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
About 10-15 a year.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
We recruit both newly qualified and experienced.
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Nursing Times.
Guardian.
Manchester Evening News.
Turning Point website.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No – we get a very positive response from advertising.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Nurse or Staff Nurse.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
No – we only accept application forms attached to a recruitment campaign.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Application forms are viewed against the person spec.
Interview panel of 2-3 people at least.
Interview questions prepared in advance and all candidates are subject to same
panel/criteria and questions.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Keep checking the website.
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9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Dependent on role and service – may be different in different services, eg Nurse in
Learning Disability Service may need very different qualities to Nurse in Mental Health
Service or Hospital.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
All Turning Point employees are put on an Induction Programme covering H&S, R&S,
managing challenging behaviour and much more.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Permanent either full time or part time depending on job role.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Our positions are graded, therefore a Nurse would be entitled to same salary band and
conditions as any other Grade 3 staff.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Depends on individual service for specific training.
Learning and development cover broader aspects of training and hold training conference
to assess needs of business.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Ulster Independent Clinic Limited
245 Stranmillis Road
Belfast
BT9 5JH
Northern Ireland
Tel:
028 9066 1212
Email:
uic@uic.org.uk
Website: www.ulsterindependentclinic.com
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
No.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
1yr.
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
No.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Staff Nurse.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
No – must be advertised in press.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Application form,
Shortlisting.
Interview.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
Surgical experience.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Varied surgical experience.
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Knowledgeable and committed practitioner.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Not at present.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Permanent.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
Salary as per NHS.
Meal breaks included as part of working hours.
No charge for food.
Final salary pension scheme.
Private medical insurance.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
Mandatory training.
Training needs identified through appraisal process.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
-
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Warby House
Odiham Road
Winchfield
Hampshire
RG27 8BS
Tel:
01252845826
Email:
Website:
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
Yes – 6.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
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3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Through universities, website, agencies.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
Healthworks, MMA, Direct Care.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
Staff Nurse (RMN and RNLD only).
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
Yes.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Previous experience, checking course, PIN nos., interview proves to identify best
candidate’s suitability.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
By demonstrating work experience.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Willingness to learn.
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10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
Yes – induction is to a standard 4 week programme covering policy and procedures,
training, clinical, report writing. Preceptorship normally 3 months – all aspects of ward
management and patient care.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
Permanent.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
£20,000 whilst on preceptorship.
£23,340 starting salary once passed preceptorship.
Will be reviewed in April.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
We have a very comprehensive in-house training programme - physical intervention, mental
health, fire, manual handling, basic resuscitation, food hygiene, etc
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
Yes.
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Woodlands Hospital
Morton Park
Darlington
County Durham
DL1 4PL
Tel:
01325 341700
Email:
enquiries@woodlandshealthcare.com
Website: www.woodlandshealthcare.com
1.
Do you recruit newly qualified nurses? If you do - roughly how many vacancies a
year?
No.
2.
If you do not recruit newly qualified nurses, what is the minimum post-registration
experience that you would usually require?
6-12 months.
3.
Where would you typically advertise your vacancies for newly qualified nurses?.
Local newspapers.
Internet – local site, Sector 1, Fish 4 Jobs.
4.
Do you use any specific recruitment agencies? If so, which?
No.
5.
What specific positions do you recruit newly qualified nurses into i.e. job titles?
None.
6.
Do you welcome speculative applications?
No.
7.
Can you tell us more about what your selection process involves?
Application form.
Shortlisting.
Interview of successful candidates.
Satisfactory references.
CRB.
Health assessment.
3 month probationary period.
8.
How can newly qualified nurses improve their chances of obtaining employment
within your organisation?
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Acute surgical experience.
9.
What specific skills / personal qualities do you value in applicants?
Good organization.
Ensuring high quality of care is delivered – excellent standards.
Excellent communication skills.
Flexibility re shifts.
Motivation and commitment.
10.
Do you offer a preceptorship or induction programme to newly qualified nurses and
if so, what does this normally involve?
We would if we accepted newly qualified staff.
11.
What sort of contracts would you be likely to offer to newly qualified nurses, e.g.
permanent, fixed term, part-time, full-time?
All of these could be offered – usually permanent.
12.
Can you tell us more about the pay and conditions of employment for the newly
qualified nurses you employ?
In line with NHS.
Stakeholder pension – after qualifying period.
13.
What on-going training do you offer to your employees?
All mandatory training, eg – resus, lifting and handling, disability awareness, child protection
Plus other relevant courses – individuals would apply to organisation.
14.
Would you be willing for information about your organisation, gathered from this
survey, to be shared with other university careers services?
No.
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