Staff Nurse - Medical & AAU (Bank) na Bupa

Job Description:

Bank Staff Nurse (Medical Ward and AAU)

Cromwell Hospital, London SW5 0TU

Paying £28.20ph

Role Overview:

As a Bank Staff Nurse, you will focus on ensuring the provision of high-quality evidence-based nursing care in a clinical setting. As a Bank Staff Nurse, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and be responsible for the care they delivery. We value all our people and will provide you support and a great place to work. 

What you'll do:

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate high standards of nursing care for patients.
• Participate in the delivery of a consistent, safe service in all aspects of the patient journey whilst demonstrating a culture of customer service.
• Undertake clinical duties in any area that is reasonably requested ensuring that you practice within your professional competencies and abilities.
• Manage care of allocated patients.
• Act as a clinical role model for all members of staff, driving high standards of care at all times.
• Recognise the needs for DOL’s assessments, mental capacity assessment and
  ‘simple’ and ‘complex’ safeguarding referrals and highlight any concerns.
• Have a working knowledge of emergency policies including cardiac arrest and fire.
• 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.
• Act as a Link Nurse in a designated area reporting to and from meetings / training updates.

What you’ll bring:

• Registered General Nurse and NMC PIN required.
• ILS qualification required.
• Nursing experience in a Medical Ward within an acute setting.
• Competent with wound care, venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation and inserting intravenous lines.
• Experience in risk assessment.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.

Why Bupa?

These benefits have been carefully crafted to really make a difference to our people’s lives, supporting a work-life balance whilst keeping focus on mental and physical well-being:

• Annual leave accrual paid every time you work.
• Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop led by expert caterers.
• Access to preferential rates on Bupa products, such as health assessments, menopause plan and some dental practices.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bupa is committed to making sure that every applicant is assessed solely on personal merit and qualifications. We actively celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and provide an inclusive environment so you can bring your true self to Bupa.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format please email: [email protected]

At Bupa we strive to ensure all our of customers, patients and staff are safe.  All employees have a duty to ensure that safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk is prioritised and acted on appropriately’.

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