Would you like to join London’s leading nursing team? We are looking for a Spinal CNS Nurse to join our growing Spinal Service. We are proud to say that we work with a few of the finest spinal surgeons and therapists in the country.
The successful applicant will have been working in a similar environment and will be up to date in current practices. Experience will extend to working within a busy ward and professional, multi-disciplinary teams.
Located in leafy St John’s Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our luxury private Hospital has an international reputation for providing the highest quality of care to patients and is unique in that all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St John’s
What would be my responsibilities as the Spinal CNS?
- To work as an advanced practitioner, effectively delivering an expert nursing service within the specialist area.
- To work closely with the Lead Spinal Consultant and his team to ensure that there effective coordination of the patient surgical pathway from pre-assessment to surgery, post operative information and support and access to advice and support following discharge
- To establish clear lines of communication within the specialty team to ensure cohesive multidisciplinary management of patients.
- To link with healthcare teams both internal and external to the Hospital in order to increase knowledge and facilitate the care of this patient group.
- To manage a patient caseload, ensuring continuity of a high standard of evidence based nursing from pre assessment through to post operative management and discharge.
- To play an integral role in the operational/strategic development of both in/out patient services for spinal patients.
- To provide expert advice and leadership to all members of the MDT on the provision of care for this patient group.
Am I the right person for this post?
- First Level Registered Nurse is essential
- Degree/Master level education and post registration qualification(s) in field of expertise with evidence of further Professional development is essential
- Significant experience in a senior nursing role within a spinal and orthopaedic surgery
- Clear and thorough knowledge of the clinical care required for patients within ward areas
- Experience of working in a ward environment
- Track record of achievements in clinical care
- Experience of working within Multidisciplinary teams and successfully facilitating change.
- Experience of managing the complaint process.
Why work for us?
At our Hospital we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits; from 27 days annual leave, generous private healthcare cover, contributory pension schemes – including continuation of the NHS pension
Working with us, all eligible employees receive;
- Competitive pay with progressive band structuring
- Private healthcare cover of up to £20,000 per year
- Ongoing training and development programmes
- Discounts at local, national and online shops
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Cycle to work loan scheme
- Employee "Service Excellence" recognition rewards
If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.