Clinical Nurse Specialists

6 days ago


London England United Kingdom NHS Full time

Job Summary

We are recruiting Clinical Nurse Specialists to work at The Portland Hospital, the only independent hospital for Women and Children in the UK.

We are recruiting CNS in the following areas:

  • Paediatric Tissue Viability
  • Paediatric Spinal Surgery

You'll be part of a team that thrives on teamwork, collaboration and support for one another. And, as we offer a huge variety of courses from our own learning academy and external academic providers, our promise to you is that you will feel supported with a great opportunity to grow.

Main Duties of the Job

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, we'll look to you to use your expertise to provide holistic and evidence-based care throughout the relevant clinical pathway, working alongside a multi-disciplinary team but also autonomously as you oversee the patient journey.

You'll be an advocate for the patient, providing specialist nursing advice and emotional support throughout their journey with us while also driving service development and staff education. You'll need great communication skills to succeed, but if you can bring us the experience we're looking for we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a team that is constantly operating at the forefront of clinical innovation.

About Us

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist you'll be eligible for:

  • 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
  • Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
  • Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
  • Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
  • Group Life Assurance from day one
  • Critical illness cover
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
  • Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
  • Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
  • Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Date Posted

23 January 2025

Pay Scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience Golden Hello

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference Number

E0115-25-0012

Job Locations

The Portland Hospital
209 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 5AH

Job Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will be the lead nurse, taking responsibility for providing specialist knowledge, clinical skills and expertise in the treatment and management of Children and Young people that attend the Portland Hospital for a variety of diagnostic and investigative procedures, as well as consultation and specialist advice.

The CNS is responsible and accountable for their own practice, working independently delivering high quality, safe, evidence-based practice, whilst adhering to and following all appropriate corporate and local policies, complying with Clinical Governance at all times.

Although the majority of the CNS role is working independently, the post holder is expected to work within the wider multi-disciplinary team including specialist orthopaedic consultants, paediatricians, nursing and therapy staff.

The post holder requires excellent organisational and management skills with the ability to work flexibly responding to the needs of the service. They must maintain excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to converse with a broad spectrum of individuals effectively and professionally.

Person SpecificationQualifications Essential
  • Children's Nursing Qualification RN Child or RSCN with valid NMC registration
  • Relevant qualification in specialist area with at least 12 months experience
  • Mentorship qualification
  • Basic/Intermediate Paediatric Life Support
  • Experience of audit and research relevant to specialism
  • Knowledge of safeguarding processes, with up to date level 3 Safeguarding qualification
  • Knowledge of clinical governance and managing risk
Desirable
  • Relevant qualification in specialist area with at least 12 months experience
  • Mentorship qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Employer Name: HCA Healthcare UK

Address: The Portland Hospital
209 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 5AH

Employer's Website: https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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