Staff Nurse – Adult Intensive Care Unit-2

Job Description:

Staff Nurse – Intensive Care Unit

Cromwell Hospital, Kensington London SW5 0TU

Permanent, Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £34,703- £41,643 per annum + Fantastic Benefits

£1,100 Shift Allowance

£3,000 One Off Golden Handshake (Ts & Cs apply)

Up to £5,000 relocation support available (Ts & Cs apply)

Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives.

At Bupa, you can be the Nurse you want to be. With the autonomy to use your skills and strong benefits to support you, patient care can be your top priority. Building a career in Nursing has never been easier, with good hours, you can live a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

Role Overview:

Cromwell Hospital is an internationally recognised private hospital located in the heart of Kensington, 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. 

With technologically advanced tools and a revitalised premise, we are continuously pipelining for Staff Nurses who will contribute to the continuous and future success of this unit and the high level of care they deliver.

What you'll do:

Caring for Level 2 and Level 3 patients, you will come across a wide range of cases which include Colorectal, Orthopaedics, Cardiothoracic, Lung surgery, Renal Transplants, Vascular, Liver Robotics, Neuro, Maxillofacial and Medical patients. Your duties will involve but not limited to:

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

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

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

Collaboratively working with MDT which consists of Doctors, Pharmacists, Dieticians, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Infection Control & Tissue Viability Nurses to ensure the best quality of care is provided.

Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, best practice and NMC codes with due care and attention

We're here for you: 

You’ll have a support network around you, giving you the time to dedicate to each patient. We operate on a 4:3 model with 2 Supernumerary in charge staff so support is always on hand. You’ll be provided with resources to develop personally and professionally, with access to internal and external courses so there’s always opportunity for you to grow and develop. We also provide a 24/7 Outreach service in which you may potentially develop to.

What you’ll bring:

An active Adult General Adult NMC pin

Current nursing experience in Critical Care

Desire to develop both professionally and personally

Team player abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

ICU / Mentorship Course would be advantageous

Why Bupa?

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 Staff Nurse you’ll be eligible for:

Annual performance-based bonus

Generous refer a friend scheme

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, life insurance and income protection

Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work

Various family friendly benefits

Opportunity to participate in our annual awards ceremony