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£25.00 - £29.04 per hour PAYE (dependent on shift pattern)

About The Role

At Cleveland Clinic London (CCL), staff nurses are expected to provide effective and efficient care to the highest possible standard and ensure patient safety in accordance to agreed policies and guidelines.
Staff nurses are responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation care plans in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.

This role will require the post holder to demonstrate:
 
  • Proficiency and competence within day case nursing practice;
  • Work independently without any supervision;
  • Exemplar of CCL values of Quality and Safety, Empathy, Teamwork, Integrity, Inclusion and Innovation
  • A “Can Do” attitude

    Working in the Day Case Unit, the unit will cater a multispecialty patient cohort for day surgery and medical day procedures including same day intravenous infusions. A mixture of long (11.5/9.5 hours) and short (7.5 hours) shifts are worked on by the nursing staff from Monday to Friday with some Saturday working requirement.

    Job Responsibilities:

    Clinical
  • Responsible for the planning and delivery of patient care whilst ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge within the Day Case Unit.
  • To act as advocate for patients at all times, whilst ensuring a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and having a regard for their beliefs and customs.
  • Recognises, responds to and appropriately manages emergency situations.
  • Carry out the following nursing procedure and treatment in accordance to policies and procedures as a minimum standard within the Day Case Unit:
  • Admission and discharging of patients
  • Focused clinical assessment and vital signs taking/point of care testing as required
  • Safely administer medication and blood products as required
  • Cannulation and phlebotomy procedures
  • Providing advice and education to patients as the need arise
  • Complete all pertinent nursing documentation relevant to practice
  • Maintain standards of infection control and prevention at all times

    Professional
  • Will maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors.
  • Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.
  • Successfully complete all competency assessment document and required mandatory training as required for the post within the agreed time frame (ideally within the probationary period)
  • Will have read and understood all relevant policies and procedures identified by the line manager that is in scope of practice and will act in accordance with it (i.e. Data Protection/Confidentiality/Caldicott principles/ Health and Safety and others).
  • Maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors.
  • Practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner
  • Communicate effectively with patients and fellow caregivers appropriately at all times
  • Report/escalate any incidents immediately to senior staff
  • Additional responsibilities may include:
  • Taking charge of the unit in the absence of a senior staff nurse;
  • Mentoring new starters/ students;
  • Perform clinical audits;
  • Any other duties as required by the Charge Nurse

About You

Education:
  • RGN level 1 (minimum)

    Certifications:

  • Current adult nursing registration (First Level) through the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) required with no practice restrictions - Essential
  • Post graduate certifications/courses completed related to the post will be advantageous but not essential

    Languages:

  • Ability to speak and write in English is required.

    Complexity of Work:

  • Ability to work autonomously and also within a team environment where appropriate
  • Ability to prioritise workload in a complex environment and work under pressure where required, ensuring high quality, safe and effective patient care
  • Can effectively manage and respond to patients and visitors with challenging behaviour and know when to call for assistance
  • Demonstrates initiative to proactively problem solve with a solution focus, escalating more complex issues as required
  • Being reliable and adaptable, demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment
  • Good oral and written communication skills with clear handwriting and computer literacy
  • Satisfactory attendance record

    Work Experience/Skills:

  • Previous experience in a busy medical/surgical ward would be advantageous but not essential
  • Newly qualified RN may be considered dependent on cohort of applicants

    Personal Protective Equipment:


  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

About Us

About Us

As part of one of the world’s most respected academic medical centres, Cleveland Clinic London offers access to a global network of physicians and specialists. We provide patients with high-quality, integrated care, enabled by technology.

Cleveland Clinic London is part of a global health system that consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the world. We focus on clinical excellence, safety and patient outcomes, all supported by research, medical education, technology and teamwork.

Our mission — caring for life, researching for health, educating those who serve — has driven us to seek continual innovation and improvement over our 100-year history.

Cleveland Clinic London

Cleveland Clinic is an integrated healthcare system with hospitals and outpatient centres in the U.S. (Ohio, Florida and Nevada), Canada (Toronto), the U.A.E. (Abu Dhabi) and now London. Cleveland Clinic’s first healthcare facility in London, Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre, opened in September 2021. Cleveland Clinic London’s 184-bed hospital followed and opened in Spring 2022.

Cleveland Clinic employs more than 70,000 people globally with patients coming to us from more than 185 countries every year. Cleveland Clinic London offers:

1,250 caregivers, including 270 medical doctors and 450 nurses.

184 inpatient beds.

29 ICU beds.

8 operating theatres.

21 day case rooms for surgery.

42-bed neurological suite for rehabilitation.

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