Scrub Staff Nurse

Bupa Home Healthcare ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Scrub Staff Nurse Bupa Cromwell Hospital, Kensington, London Permanent, full time of 37.5 hours per week Salary £32,862 to £39,434, dependent on experience Bupa is one of the most well-known and respected healthcare businesses in the world, because what we do matters. From our contact centres to our care homes; health and dental centres to our state of the art hospitals across all four corners of the globe, every part of our operations are dedicated to our purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We pride ourselves on working with brilliant people who put our customers at the heart of everything they do. We're an internationally recognised hospital located in the heart of Kensington, London. At the Cromwell Hospital we're committed to 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. We are continuously investing in standards and the technology to keep us at the forefront of clinical advancement. You'll work as part of a close knit team providing excellent patient focussed care within the Theatres/Scrubs Team. You'll be a caring and compassionate nurse, delivering a high standard of care to our patients. We value all of our people and will provide you support and a great place to work. Responsibilities: Assist in the positioning and preparation of patients as directed by the surgical team and ensure that any specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to the laboratory. Prepare patients for clinical/ operative procedures, both in anaesthetics and surgery. Provide immediate post-operative care and initial emergency care as required. Help to control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis. Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner ensuring patient, visitors and staff safety. Participate in induction and orientation programmes for new staff to ensure a welcoming environment. Assist the team leaders in the Personal Development Plans of junior staff. Ensure all equipment is checked prior to use and any faults reported to the Theatre Co-ordinator. Who we're looking for? NMC Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years experience. Experience of working within an acute hospital setting. Experience of working within Scrubs, General and Orthopaedics Team player. Excellent communication and organisational skills. What's it like to work here? We want people to 'love working here', so much so that's it's at the top of our agenda and something you'll hear a lot about here at Bupa. We offer our people a great range of benefits, many of which are flexible and can be tailored to suit what's most important to you. We're a healthcare company so there's a huge focus on our people's health and wellbeing, supported by a healthy work-life balance and workplaces which are friendly, appealing spaces to support you to be at your best. We're an inclusive organisation that celebrates diversity and welcomes everyone - all talents and backgrounds. Bupa strives to make sure that every applicant is assessed solely on the basis of personal merit and qualifications, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. To be part of this highly supportive and passionate team, please submit your CV or contact Louise Griffiths, Senior Specialist Recruiter at Bupa, on 07714 073450, for further information.