Staff Nurse

Job Description:

Job Title: Staff Nurse (Cardiac)

Location: Cromwell Hospital, 164-178 Cromwell Rd, London (SW5 0TU)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Days, nights, weekdays and weekends.

Salary: Paying up to £45,480 per annum

Joining Bupa, you’ll benefit from access to our state-of-the-art Clinical training facility, a centre for connected learning, care and careers. Bupa Campus is a vibrant learning initiative that brings all our people together in virtual and physical spaces across the Bupa globe to share, connect and learn in fun, creative and innovative ways. 

About Cromwell Hospital

Cromwell Hospital is an internationally renowned private hospital located in the Kensington area of London. We offer treatment for both adults and children and provide world-class care to our patients.

We make health happen

As a Cardiac Staff Nurse, you will be a caring and compassionate nurse, delivering a high standard of care to our patients. We value all our people and will provide you support and a great place to work. 

How you’ll help us make health happen:

Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate high standards of nursing care for patients.

Work within a team, supervising and directing more junior staff and deputising for the Senior Staff Nurse as required.

Act as a clinical role model for all members of staff, driving high standards of care at all times.

Follow all hospital policies and procedures with due care and attention.

Within a system of case management, co-ordinate and monitor the progress of patient care and report any variance appropriately.

Ensure the correct storage and administration of medications in accordance with the hospital policies and NMC Standards for Medicine Management and ensure the safe handling of drug keys at all times.

Practice multidisciplinary team care and contribute actively towards its successful management.

Maintain positive working relationships with all Consultants, ensuring individual Consultant protocols are utilised.

Ensure that supplies are adequate and equipment is in working order.

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

Registered General Nurse and NMC PIN required.

ILS qualification required.

Competent with risk assessment, venepuncture and wound care management.

Nursing experience in a Cardiac Unit, ICU, or a Medical Ward within an acute hospital.

Experience of working with cardiac patients; cardiac ablation, aortic stenosis, CABG, and heart failure.

Competent with ECG’s, IV Administration of Drugs, CPAP, AIRVO and PICC lines.

Strong communication skills, written and verbal presentation skills & report
writing.

Why Bupa?

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

Access to Bupa Campus Clinical Training Academy to support career development

Payment of professional registration fees

Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell.

Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind

An enhanced pension plan and life insurance

Annual performance-based bonus

Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available

Various other benefits and online discounts