Cardiac Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist

5 days a week, 7.5 hours a day. This will involve some nights

 

Salary: £44,692 - £53,073 per annum, depending on experience

 

A bit about us

 

We’re an internationally recognised hospital located in the heart of Kensington, London.  At the Cromwell Hospital we’re committed to providing the highest quality healthcare for our patients.  We’re one of the preferred health care providers for leading consultants and for both international and local patients alike.  We are continuously investing in standards and the technology to keep us at the forefront of clinical advancement.

 

 

 

What you’ll be doing:

 

You will be responsible for providing evidence based and clinically effective care for patients. Providing specialist support, education and training across the hospital to facilitate early diagnosis and effective treatment of patients presenting with Cardiac disease and Chronic Respiratory Disease. You will also be involved, but not limited to, the following duties:

 

• Provide specialist advice to evidence based clinically effective care to cardiology and respiratory patients and their relatives in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.

 

• Engender a culture of respectful relationships through professional role modelling conveying the principles required for nurses to improve the patient’s experience

 

• Manage self, others and resources so patients’ needs are placed at the centre of care delivery

 

• Influence the provision of direct and indirect clinical care, teaching and research

 

• Promote flexibility in the approach to care and ensure cover for any area specified.

 

 

 

Who we’re looking for?

 

Essential:

 

• Registered Nurse
• Holds ENB 124/254 or equivalent
• Holds ENB 998/Slice or C&G 730 or equivalent
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Holds Advanced life support certificate
• Proven teaching and assessing skills
• Excellent ECG and LFT interpretation
• Demonstrable advanced skills in this specialty with acute cardiology /respiratory experience
• Experience at Band 6 or above

 

 

Desirable:

 

• Has attained or is working towards a master’s degree
• Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Hospital wide initiatives/ committees.
• Understanding of Microsoft office including Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience at clinical audit and research

 

 

 

 

Why the Bupa?

 

As a leading health insurer and healthcare provider, with the purpose to help people live longer, healthier happier lives, our customers are our focus. We reinvest profits into our care homes, health centres, dental practices, offices and our hospital to provide better healthcare.

 

 

 

Our benefits are driven by what matters to our people. It’s important to us that these benefits support a work-life balance that keeps people healthy, both mentally and physically. As a Lead Nurse you’ll be eligible for:

 

• Annual Staff Bonus Scheme
• Medical treatment discount for employees and immediate family
• Bupa Staff Health Trust
• Bupa Staff Dental Plan
• Payment for Professional Registration Fees after 12 months service
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Equivalent to 25 days holiday each year (in addition to public and statutory holidays), increasing after 5 years’ service.
• Option to buy and sell 5 days holiday days annual leave
• Opportunity to request for an extended period leave
• Generous ‘Refer a Friend’ Scheme
• 24/7 health line
• Family friendly policies
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Annual Award Ceremony
• Free massage by in-house therapy team
• Season Ticket Loan
• Occupational Health – for work related health concerns and immunisation updates
• Strong national clinical network and clinical engagement
• Internal and external training opportunities

 

 

 

 

Diversity and Inclusion

 

Bupa is committed to making sure that every applicant is assessed solely based on personal merit and qualifications. We actively celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and provide an inclusive environment so you can truly be you at Bupa. We want to you are treated fairly regardless of disability or circumstance, that’s why we’re happy to offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

 

Whether you’ve found your feet or are discovering a new path.

 

Welcome to a place that celebrates you.

 

This isn’t where you've been. 

 

This is where you're going.

 

This is what we have belief in.

 

 

 

To Apply or for more information please click apply below and this will direct you to  Emma Stockwell-Sykes