Nursing & Theatres Gynaeoncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Gynaeoncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Location
Cromwell Hospital, 164-178 Cromwell Rd, London (SW5 0TU)
Location
Full Time
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Job Description:

Job Title: Gynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Location: Cromwell Hospital, 164-178 Cromwell Rd, London (SW5 0TU)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday 09:00am-17:00hrs)

Salary: Paying up to £56,847 per annum dependent on experience

Joining Bupa, you'll benefit from access to our state-of-the-art Clinical training facility, a centre for connected learning, care and careers. Bupa Campus is a vibrant learning initiative that brings all our people together in virtual and physical spaces across the Bupa globe to share, connect and learn in fun, creative and innovative ways.

About Cromwell Hospital

Cromwell Hospital is an internationally renowned private hospital located in the Kensington area of London. We offer treatment for both adults and children and provide world-class care to our patients.

We make health happen

As a Gynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide expert level planning, co-ordination, leadership and delivery of evidence-based care, using highly specialised knowledge for in patients and outpatients with gynaecological and urogynaecology conditions and gynaecological cancers.

You will act autonomously using advanced decision-making skills in the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care, for patients with complex needs and in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team and other Clinical Nurse Specialists.

You will be responsible and accountable for supporting a case load of patients through the endometriosis service. Ensuring patients are followed up at 1 week and 6 months post-surgery, supporting a caseload of patients through the cancer pathway, from suspected cancer, new cancer diagnosis, treatment and management of recurrent or advanced disease.

How you'll help us make health happen:

  • To take responsibility for a caseload of patients and to work in partnership with the gynaecology consultants and oncology consultants.
  • To support Consultants with gynaecology and oncology outpatient clinics by assessing, planning, coordinating, evaluating and delivering care for patients with gynaecology, urogynaecology and oncology conditions and diagnosis.
  • To devise and evaluate care plans for patients after assessment, with realistic nursing goals in consultation with patients, family, and the multi-professional team.
  • Lead in the development of care pathways and services within the gynaecology /urogynaecology and oncology service.
  • Support in the clinical note taking of gynaecology and gynae-oncology multi-disciplinary team meetings to ensure treatment is personalised, holistic, seamless and in line with best practice.
  • Organise blood tests, x-rays, MRIs, and other appropriate investigations based on the referral from the consultant and liaise with appropriate departments e.g., pathology, radiology, medical records, pre-admission, outpatient reception and appointments office.
  • Act as an advisor / educator to less experienced nurses to ensure appropriate care is planned, implemented, and evaluated in both inpatient and outpatient areas.
  • Contribute to related MDTs and clinical decision making for complex cases.
  • Coordinating patient care with allied health professionals including dietitians,
    physiotherapists and other Clinical Nurse Specialists.
  • To provide preoperative support at preadmission and on the ward to ensure patient has necessary information and has been appropriately prepared to proceed with surgery.
  • Provide in patient post-operative support by carrying outward rounds in conjunction with the consultant, acting on management plan, arranging follow-up appointments and referral to other services.
  • Provide cover for the Endometriosis Clinical Nurse Specialist during periods of annual leave or sickness, ensuring continuity of specialist patient care and service delivery.

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

  • Registered General Nurse and NMC PIN required.
  • Experience with women's health, gynaecology and oncology.
  • Ability to perform complex assessments, interpret results, and recognize symptoms of gynaecological cancers.
  • Experience acting as a preceptor and mentor to junior nurses and other staff.
  • Strong communication skills, written and verbal presentation skills & report
    writing.
  • Participating in the development of gynaecology oncology services and contributing to business plans.
  • Pleasant and cheerful manner, being supportive and approachable.

Why Bupa?

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

  • Access to Bupa Campus Clinical Training Academy to support career development
  • 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 and life insurance
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available

Diversity and Inclusion

We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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: careers@bupa.com

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'.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Area:

Nursing & Theatres

Locations:

Cromwell Hospital London

Gynaeoncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Location
Cromwell Hospital, 164-178 Cromwell Rd, London (SW5 0TU)
Location
Full Time
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Cromwell
Hospital

At Cromwell Hospital, we have a great team of determined and loyal health care professionals. We’re continually investing in the world’s most advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies. That's why patients choose to come to us from across the UK, and more than 100 other countries around the world.

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Our
purpose

Bupa’s purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We do this by providing a broad range of healthcare services, support and advice to people throughout their lives. People are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we make health happen.

Our
values

Every company needs an ethos, and we're no different. Through good days and challeging times, we always work with our values in mind. These are: Brave - Make new possibilities happen. Caring - Act with empathy and respect. Responsible - Own your decisions and actions.

We don't have shareholders at Bupa, which means we're free to invest our profits where they matter: our patients, our facilities, our research, and you. 

As a healthcare provider, we have a duty to do the right thing. By our customers, our people and our partners. The Bupa Code holds us to this duty. It's our promise to protect, care for, and build trust with everyone who relies on us.

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Free to be
you

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 and making a better world.Free
to be you.

Back in September 2018, we made a pledge. That we'd do whatever we could to make Bupa a diverse, kind and inclusive place to work.

Everyone deserves a positive working environment. Everyone deserves to have their voice heard. Everyone deserves freedom from bullying, harassment and discrimination.

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Gynaeoncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Location
Cromwell Hospital, 164-178 Cromwell Rd, London (SW5 0TU)
Location
Full Time
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