Overview

Specialist Nurse - ITU (Bank)
London Independent Hospital                     
Bank Shifts
Up to £45.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The London Independent Hospital in Stepney Green is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country

Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector.

We have an opportunity for a Specialist Nurse to join their team of staff in the ITU department, to support the dialyses unit .

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse Level 1 / Diploma / BSc in Nursing.
• Evidence of relevant clinical professional development preferably evidenced by certification RN with valid  NMC Registration.
• Excellent clinical applied knowledge which is evidenced based and takes account of national best practice  standards.
• Basic workload / shift management skills.
• Mentorship Qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent).
• Up-to-date knowledge in area of practice.
• Awareness of NMC Code of Accountability.
• Awareness of NMC Standards for specialist education and practice.
• Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
• Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.

Duties of this role include: 

• Support the team to deliver care that helps improve the health of the individual and wider community.
• Support the team in demonstrating compassion through effective relationships based on empathy, respect and  dignity.
• Develop own competence to deliver effective care and treatments through improving clinical/technical knowledge /  skill, and expertise.
• Communicate appropriately with others involved in the care of the patient.
• Act as an advocate for safeguarding patients; demonstrate courage to speak up when there are concerns about  care.
• Demonstrate commitment to improving care and the patient experience.
• To provide a high profile commitment to professional development, teaching and education for all levels of nursing  staff in the hospitals.
• The post-holder will actively participate in the hospitals 24 hour speciality helpline rota.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group Healthcare offers a competitive hourly rate.

“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy”