Clinical Nurse Specialist- Orthopaedics

HCA Healthcare UK

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Job summary

The Princess Grace Hospital is recruiting for a dynamic and passionate Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join their Outpatient Department.

Job Description

Clinical Nurse Specialist- Orthopaedic

London: 30 Devonshire Street, The Princess Grace Hospital

Full time: 37.5 hours/week Mon Fri (Service is open 8am-9pm)with Occasional Saturdays

Shifts: flexible on working hours to meet the needs of the service

Permanent contract

Salary Competitive depending on experience

Main duties of the job

As a clinical leader, you will facilitate the patients journey from first contact through to discharge. As a CNS you will make sure that patient centred care is delivered at its highest standard while collaborating with other members of the MDT Team such as the therapy teams and governance.

As an independent practitioner you will encourage and teach the enhanced recovery programme after surgery (ERAS) with all patients. You will also lead on clinical audits and research under the direction of the Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and have a commitment to improving practice based on research findings.

About us

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Specialist, youll be eligible for:

  • 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

  • Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

  • Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

  • Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

  • Group Life Assurance from day one

  • Critical illness cover

  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

  • Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

  • Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

  • Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Date posted

07 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0115-24-0049

Job locations

30 Devonshire Street

London

W1G 6PU


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will;

  • Build trust with the physicians and patients through multidisciplinary care coordination.

  • Assist in educating patients about their disease so they can make informed decisions about their care.

  • Provide emotional support to the patient, family and caregivers.

  • Signpost patients to support networks, internally and externally.

  • Advocate for the patient in development of the treatment plan.

  • Manage a caseload within their own scope of practice, with support from the wider clinical team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will;

  • Build trust with the physicians and patients through multidisciplinary care coordination.

  • Assist in educating patients about their disease so they can make informed decisions about their care.

  • Provide emotional support to the patient, family and caregivers.

  • Signpost patients to support networks, internally and externally.

  • Advocate for the patient in development of the treatment plan.

  • Manage a caseload within their own scope of practice, with support from the wider clinical team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered
  • Teaching or mentoring qualification
  • Evidence of continuous professional development in clinical area. (i.e. relevant short courses and study days)
  • Completed a module around evidence-based practice or research methods at level 6 or 7
  • Completed relevant post graduate module, where available (level 6 or 7)
  • Working towards, or willing to work towards a Masters degree within the first year on employment
  • Evidence of Advanced Communication Skills (level 2 course), or willing to complete within the first year of employment.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered
  • Teaching or mentoring qualification
  • Evidence of continuous professional development in clinical area. (i.e. relevant short courses and study days)
  • Completed a module around evidence-based practice or research methods at level 6 or 7
  • Completed relevant post graduate module, where available (level 6 or 7)
  • Working towards, or willing to work towards a Masters degree within the first year on employment
  • Evidence of Advanced Communication Skills (level 2 course), or willing to complete within the first year of employment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

30 Devonshire Street

London

W1G 6PU


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

30 Devonshire Street

London

W1G 6PU


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Maria Macleod

Maria.Macleod@hcahealthcare.co.uk

02038600451

Date posted

07 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0115-24-0049

Job locations

30 Devonshire Street

London

W1G 6PU


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