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HCA International
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London, Greater London
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Gynaecology
Overview
About the facility HCA Healthcare UK – The World’s largest private hospital group; providing award winning acute and complex care. Rated as 'outstanding' by the CQC, the London Bridge Hospital campus in South East London encompasses an outpatients and diagnostic centre in The Shard; the large world-class hospital based at the Tooley Street site; Private Care at Guys, which is on the top four floors of Guys Hospital Cancer Centre; and outpatient and diagnostic centres across the City, Canary Wharf and Kent. With 160 beds, 22 ICU beds and 10 operating theatres we offer our patients exceptional treatment across a multitude of acute and complex care, and have use of the latest technologies and healthcare innovations. Job Description The CNS will provide clinical leadership which inspires, motivates and empowers nurses within the service and is responsible for effectively managing the financial resources, ensuring the optimal deployment of the nursing workforce to ensure high-quality patient care is delivered and monitored. This will require the post holder to contribute to both corporate and hospital initiatives and plans, particularly in respect of changes in patient care delivery and quality. This is a full-time role working 37.5hrs per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with some flexibility as some clinics start early and finish late and evening meetings. This role offers attractive and competitive salary which will be dependent upon skills and experience. Reward & recognition – We reward your commitment in delivering the highest standard of care with generous and competitive benefits such as our contribution pension scheme, private medical insurance, annual salary review, 247.5hrs holiday each year; with the option to buy and sell. We invest in your career development with clear career pathways and access to further education. We can also offer you support with relocation if you are living outside of London or the UK; subject to terms and conditions. Duties and Responsibilities To provide high quality nursing support to patients who have been given a diagnosis of gynae cancer, non malignant gyanecological conditions or who are managing the effects of the disease or its treatment To provide effective support to carers and family members affected by a gynae cancer diagnosis To provide in reach clinical practice to the one stop clinics To develop strong and mutually supportive relationships with the research nursing team. To provide nursing seniority in the MDT meeting and to advocate for patients to have stratified follow-up To have a wide experience of working with chemotherapy and radiotherapy and to understand the impact of treatment and management of Side-effects Thorough understanding of the entire patient pathway To facilitate the team to provide relevant, up to date information to the patients and carers Maximise the relationship of the team with the inpatient and community palliative care services Skills and Experience Registered Nurse, 1st level with current NMC Registration. Diploma level education or equivalent intellectual ability. Evidence of on-going professional development within gynaecology or oncology. Teaching/mentorship training or equivalent. Advanced Communication training or prepared to work towards. Length of experience in specific areas: Recent experience within the field of Gynaecology or Oncology care About The Individual At HCA UK we recognise and value everyone as unique and individual; treat people with kindness and compassion; act with absolute honesty, integrity, and fairness and trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family. As someone looking to join our family, you will demonstrate these key values. You will also actively participate as a member of a team to move the team towards completion of tasks, goals, and objectives; demonstrate leadership and influence others to be the best they can be and inspire our colleagues and patients; and deliver information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner to effectively engage others and achieve desired results. If you wish to find out more about this opportunity, please apply for this role and a member of the team will be in contact shortly.