Clinical Unit Manager
Bupa - London, England
PermanentFull time
Job Description: Clinical Unit Manager Bupa Wharfside Health Centre, 50 Bank Street, E14 5NT Permanent, Full time (37.5 hours) Mon-Fri with occasional Saturday work (1 or 2 Saturdays a month) Salary: Competitive We make health happen This is an exciting opportunity to lead nursing and clinical services in a purpose-built Specialist Diagnostics & Dental Centre. Featuring state-of-the-art facilities including MRI, CT, X-ray, and mammography, the centre delivers a wide range of outpatient, diagnostic and day case procedure services across multiple specialities. As Clinical Unit Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in establishing and embedding clinical services, creating pathways and processes that deliver outstanding patient care and experience. You'll be a visible leader, driving clinical excellence, governance, and innovation while supporting the seamless transition of patients across care pathways within Bupa's London network. How you'll help us make health happen Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of care pathways and clinical service delivery models. Ensure safe staffing levels and skill mix, maintaining competence across nursing teams. Drive quality assurance programmes and manage clinical audits to improve patient care. Provide strong, visible leadership and act as a role model for inclusive culture and clinical excellence. Oversee operational delivery, resource utilisation, and financial management within budgetary expectations. Manage complaints, incidents, and embed learning to continuously improve care standards. Support recruitment, retention, and development of a highly engaged nursing team. Collaborate with consultants and multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient pathways and experience. Deputise for the Centre General Manager as required. Key Skills / Qualifications Essential: Registered Nurse (Adult) with live NMC registration. Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional education. Teaching/assessing qualification. Management qualification or working towards one. Significant experience in a senior nursing role within Outpatient/Diagnostic settings. Experience leading new service implementation and managing clinical audits. Strong knowledge of NMC Codes, governance, and resource management. Excellent leadership, communication, and financial awareness. Desirable: Diploma in Management Studies or equivalent. Safe sedation training. Experience in radiology nursing, theatres/anaesthetics, or research and development. Benefits 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: 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 Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available Various other benefits and online discounts Why Bupa? 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 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. Time Type: Full time Job Area: Nursing & Theatres Locations: Canary Wharf
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Senior Theatre Practitioner Scrub – Orthopaedics/Spinal
Bupa - London, England
PermanentFull time
Job Description: Senior Theatre Practitioner Scrub - Orthopaedics/Spinal Bupa Cromwell Hospital - SW5 0TU (5 mins walk from Earls Court underground or 7 mins walk from Gloucester Road underground.) £46,195- £54,700 per annum plus fantastic benefits Monday to Sunday Full time 37.5 hours p/w Join us and receive a one-off Golden Hello of £3000, or £5000 towards Domestic Relocation Costs (if applicable). 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. Our main adult theatre is a busy and dynamic environment, setting the benchmark for clinical excellence. We have 6 operating suites catering for Cardiac, Orthopaedics, ENT and Ophthalmic, Plastics, General/Vascular, Urology and Gynaecology. We work with surgeons who are the best in their specialities carrying out simple to the more complex surgeries. What you'll do: To be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team and to participate in the assessment of patient care needs and implement and maintain agreed standards of care. Assist in the positioning and preparation of a patient as directed by the surgical team and ensure that any specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to the laboratory Help to control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis. 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 Prepare patients for clinical/ operative procedures, both in anaesthetics and surgery. Provide assistance in clinical/ operative procedures, both anaesthetics and surgery. Provide immediate post-operative care. Provide initial emergency care as required Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner ensuring patient, visitors and staff safety. Ensure all equipment is checked prior to use and any faults reported to the Theatre Co-ordinator Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the theatre suite, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives. What you'll bring: RN - 1ST level Registration Adult and/or Children- HCPC OR NMC registered Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies ODP Level 3 NVQ ODA 752 Our Benefits: Our benefits are driven by what matters to our people. It's important to us that these benefits support a work-life balance that keeps people healthy, both mentally and physically. As a Scrub Nurse, you'll be eligible for: Payment of professional registration fees Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell Enhanced pension and life insurance Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work Discounted access to online gym sessions Annual performance-based bonus Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind Option to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate Access to our Digital GP platform on you mobile Emotional wellbeing support Access to family mental health line Financial wellbeing channels Support for carers Why Bupa? 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. 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 If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: careers@bupa.com If you would like more information on the role, require an alternative format, or would like to discuss other opportunities suited to your skills and experience, please contact serina.kapoor@bupa.com Time Type: Full time Job Area: Nursing & Theatres Locations: Cromwell Hospital London
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Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator
Bupa - Northwood, England
PermanentPart time
Job Description: Activity Coordinator Location: Erskine Hall Care Home, Watford Road, Northwood HA6 3PA Salary: £13.10 - £14.10 per hour depending on experience Contract: Permanent, part time and must be able to work every other Sunday Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.6/10 About Erskine Hall Care Home: Erskine Hall provides nursing, residential and dementia care. Inside the impressive, purpose-built home, they offer a warm welcome to long and short stays, including care for those living with Parkinson's or Huntington's care. Respite bookings can be made in advance if planning a holiday or break. Based in a quiet suburb of Northwood, on the outskirts of Watford. There are plenty of peaceful spots and social spaces to spend time in. Residents have a choice of five lounges, where they can grab a book and cosy up in one of the armchairs or catch up with loved ones over coffee and cake. There's an inviting terrace on the first floor, large patio area and lots of garden space that residents are free to explore, too. The home also benefits from a cinema room, hairdressing room with nail bar too. There's a great atmosphere and the staff encourage residents to get involved as much as they'd like. To help residents feel at home, they take the time to get to know them. The home can then tailor activities to their interests and hobbies too. From activities such as community quizzes, crafts and flower arranging to tea dances and fetes, there is so much for residents to enjoy. The chefs prepare a range of wholesome meals for residents to enjoy in the social dining area or in the comfort of their own room. They also talk to each resident about their likes, dislikes and any special dietary needs when they move in. That way, their food is cooked just right. We make health happen Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. An activity coordinator in our care home is like the chief fun officer. They create a vibrant, joy-filled atmosphere for our residents. They dream up exciting events and hobbies that residents will love. Think arts and crafts, baking, book clubs, and even pub quizzes. They work closely with our residents and care teams to create tailored activity plans. Whether it's gentle chair-based exercise or a garden party, they've got it covered! Coordinators bring people together for laughter, camaraderie, and shared experiences. Activities aren't just fun; they're also therapeutic. From meditation to wellbeing classes, they boost residents' spirits and well-being. You'll help us make health happen by: Running morning and afternoon activity sessions. Producing and updating an activity planner for the home, working to a set activities budget Organising birthday surprises for our residents Liaising with external companies and performers from the local community to organise days out/events at the home Organising one to ones with our residents, this might involve reminiscing tools, puzzles, reading or just a cup of tea and a chat Supporting the home with their social media channels as required Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role: You're a creative thinker with plenty of ideas, who can also manage budgets and maintain paperwork, effectively managing priorities as they arise. Wanting to make a real difference, you're interested in caring for others, sharing your sense of humour and spreading your infectious enthusiasm for making people's lives better. Benefits 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: My Healthcare - Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support - all available via one phone number 24/7 Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350 Free meal on every shift 28 days holiday Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money! Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes We offer a range of Bupa pension plans - find out more on our career site Parental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents -find out more on our career site Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences. Why Bupa? 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. Please note, this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and therefore is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK's Points Based Immigration System. Time Type: Part time Job Area: Care Home - Facilities & Home Support Locations: Erskine Hall
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Kitchen Assistant
Bupa - Northwood, England
PermanentFull time
Job Description: Kitchen Assistant Location: Erskine Hall Care Home Watford Road, Northwood HA6 3PA Salary: £13.10 - £14.10 per hour depending on experience Contract: Permanent Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.6/10 About Erskine Hall Care Home: Erskine Hall provides nursing, residential and dementia care. Inside the impressive, purpose-built home, they offer a warm welcome to long and short stays, including care for those living with Parkinson's or Huntington's care. Respite bookings can be made in advance if planning a holiday or break. Based in a quiet suburb of Northwood, on the outskirts of Watford. There are plenty of peaceful spots and social spaces to spend time in. Residents have a choice of five lounges, where they can grab a book and cosy up in one of the armchairs or catch up with loved ones over coffee and cake. There's an inviting terrace on the first floor, large patio area and lots of garden space that residents are free to explore, too. The home also benefits from a cinema room, hairdressing room with nail bar too. There's a great atmosphere and the staff encourage residents to get involved as much as they'd like. To help residents feel at home, they take the time to get to know them. The home can then tailor activities to their interests and hobbies too. From activities such as community quizzes, crafts and flower arranging to tea dances and fetes, there is so much for residents to enjoy. The chefs prepare a range of wholesome meals for residents to enjoy in the social dining area or in the comfort of their own room. They also talk to each resident about their likes, dislikes and any special dietary needs when they move in. That way, their food is cooked just right. We make health happen Here at Bupa, we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. Our fantastic Kitchen Team are the magic behind each delicious dish we serve our guests. They are passionate about all things food and take great pride in each dish they prepare. We are looking for an equally passionate Kitchen Assistant to join the team and help deliver an excellent dining experience for our residents. You'll help us make health happen by: Acting as the link between the main kitchen and our residents Assisting the chefs to plate meals, prepare food trolleys and ensure all preparation areas are kept clean and tidy Monitoring stock rotation, complying to company policies and procedures following all mandatory COSHH and HACPP guidelines Assisting with catering for special events such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties Key Skills / Qualifications: A passion for food with previous experience working in a kitchen and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. You want to deliver an excellent service at each meal and make our residents feel at home. You'll understand the importance of maintaining high standards in and around the home, ensuring our residents enjoy a pleasant dining experience. Working with the wider kitchen and care home teams - you're comfortable communicating with others, cherishing the little moments with our residents. Benefits 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: My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350 Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes 28 days holiday We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences. Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money! Free meal on every shift Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets We offer a range of Bupa pension plans - find out more on our career site Parental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents -find out more on our career site Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK Why Bupa? 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. ** Please note, this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is not included under the UK's Points Based Immigration System for sponsorship by an employer. Time Type: Full time Job Area: Care Home - Facilities & Home Support Locations: Erskine Hall
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Senior Staff Nurse
Bupa - Kingston upon Thames, England
PermanentFull time
Job Description: Senior Staff Nurse New Victoria Hospital, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7EG Permanent | Full-Time, 37.5 hours (3 long days) Competitive Salary + Fantastic Benefits We Make Health Happen At New Victoria Hospital, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment. As part of Bupa, you'll join a globally trusted healthcare organisation dedicated to helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Staff Nurse to join our Inpatient Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering outstanding care while supporting and developing colleagues within a fast-paced surgical ward environment. How You'll Help Us Make Health Happen As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality nursing care while supporting the effective day-to-day management of the ward. You will: Deliver safe, effective and compassionate care to a designated group of patients. Regularly take charge of the ward in the absence of the Sister/Manager. Participate in the Nurse in Charge rota and support hospital operations out of hours. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care using evidence-based practice. Supervise and support junior nursing staff, providing guidance and clinical expertise. Coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges, ensuring seamless patient journeys. Maintain accurate patient records and ensure effective clinical handovers. Act as a clinical role model and promote best nursing practice across the team. Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to service development projects. Work collaboratively with Consultants, multidisciplinary teams and other hospital departments to ensure the highest standards of patient care. Respond appropriately to emergency situations and support the management of deteriorating patients. Key Skills / Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Adult) with active NMC registration. Minimum of 2 years' post-registration surgical nursing experience. Demonstrable experience of leading teams and supporting colleagues in a clinical setting. Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload effectively. Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Formal teaching or mentoring qualification. Ability to coordinate and manage emergency situations. Commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. Desirable Immediate Life Support (ILS). Advanced Life Support (ALS). Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS). Leadership or management training. Experience mentoring pre-registration nursing students. Involvement in preceptorship programmes. Knowledge of current nursing developments and evidence-based practice. Benefits At New Victoria Hospital, we want to reward our staff for the amazing job that they do. As part of the team, you will have access to a range of benefits for your work and home life. We offer a variety of benefits that take into consideration how you commute to work, your health and well-being and recognising your service and any staff referrals you make to the Hospital. Take a look at the full range of benefits on offer when working here: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days + bank holidays increasing with length of service In-house training for all staff Company pension scheme Life assurance Employee Referral Scheme Access to subsidised staff restaurant Interest free travel loan Private healthcare (T&Cs Apply) Bicycle Loan Scheme Retailer discounts Employee Assistance Programme Part of a Globally Trusted Healthcare Group When you join New Victoria, you also become part of Bupa - a global healthcare leader with the scale, stability and expertise of a major international brand. Being backed by Bupa means access to an extensive network of clinical and operational specialists, shared best practice from across the organisation, and the support of well‑established systems that help you grow, develop and deliver exceptional care. Our size gives us strength, while our purpose keeps us personal. We champion diversity and want our people to reflect the communities we serve. Everyone is encouraged to ”Be you at Bupa”, and we actively welcome colleagues from all backgrounds and experiences. Bupa takes pride in being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will aim to offer an interview/assessment to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. We're committed to ensuring you're treated fairly during the recruitment process and offer reasonable adjustments to anyone who may benefit from accommodations to the recruitment process . Time Type: Full time Job Area: Nursing & Theatres Locations: New Victoria Hospital
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Second Chef
Bupa - Kingston upon Thames, England
PermanentFull time
Job Description: Second Chef New Victoria Hospital 184 Coombe Lane West, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7EG Full Time, 37.5 hours | Permanent Competitive Pay and excellent Benefits Salary enhancements on weekends We Make Health Happen At New Victoria Hospital, we're committed to delivering exceptional patient experiences through outstanding clinical care and support services. Great food plays an important role in a patient's recovery and overall experience, and we're looking for an experienced Second Chef to help us deliver high-quality, nutritious meals to patients, visitors and colleagues every day. How You'll Help Us Make Health Happen Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll support the day-to-day operation of the hospital kitchen, ensuring food is prepared and presented to the highest standards while complying with all food safety and hygiene requirements. You'll play a key role in delivering an exceptional dining experience by producing nutritious, high-quality meals and supporting the smooth running of a busy catering service. Key Responsibilities Prepare, cook and present meals to consistently high standards. Support the planning and development of menus that are nutritious, varied and patient focused. Ensure all meals are produced in line with dietary, allergen and nutritional requirements. Assist with stock control, ordering and inventory management. Monitor food quality, portion control and presentation standards. Maintain rigorous food safety, hygiene and infection prevention standards. Complete daily kitchen documentation, including temperature monitoring and cleaning records. Minimise food waste and contribute to efficient cost management. Support and guide catering team members to ensure a collaborative and productive working environment. Deputise for the Head Chef when required. Contribute to catering for special events and functions across the hospital. Build positive working relationships with clinical and operational teams to support excellent patient care. What We're Looking For Essential NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 in Professional Cookery, Catering or equivalent qualification. Food Hygiene Certificate. Significant experience working within a professional catering environment. Strong knowledge of food safety legislation and kitchen hygiene standards. Experience of stock control, ordering and cost management. Excellent organisational and communication skills. Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment. Flexible approach with the ability to work across a 7-day rota. Desirable Previous experience within a healthcare or hospital setting. Advanced catering or culinary qualifications. Knowledge of specialist dietary requirements and therapeutic diets. Benefits At New Victoria Hospital, we want to reward our staff for the amazing job that they do. As part of the team, you will have access to a range of benefits for your work and home life. We offer a variety of benefits that take into consideration how you commute to work, your health and well-being and recognising your service and any staff referrals you make to the Hospital. Take a look at the full range of benefits on offer when working here: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days + bank holidays increasing with length of service In-house training for all staff Company pension scheme Life assurance Employee Referral Scheme Access to subsidised staff restaurant Interest free travel loan Private healthcare (T&Cs Apply) Bicycle Loan Scheme Retailer discounts Employee Assistance Programme Part of a Globally Trusted Healthcare Group When you join New Victoria, you also become part of Bupa - a global healthcare leader with the scale, stability and expertise of a major international brand. Being backed by Bupa means access to an extensive network of clinical and operational specialists, shared best practice from across the organisation, and the support of well-established systems that help you grow, develop and deliver exceptional care. Our size gives us strength, while our purpose keeps us personal. We champion diversity and want our people to reflect the communities we serve. Everyone is encouraged to ”Be you at Bupa”, and we actively welcome colleagues from all backgrounds and experiences. Bupa takes pride in being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will aim to offer an interview/assessment to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. We're committed to ensuring you're treated fairly during the recruitment process and offer reasonable adjustments to anyone who may benefit from accommodations to the recruitment process. Time Type: Full time Job Area: Property & Facilities Locations: New Victoria Hospital
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Critical Care Outreach Lead Nurse
Bupa - London, England
PermanentFull time
Job Description: Critical Care Outreach Lead Nurse Cromwell Hospital, London SW5 0TU Permanent role Salary: Competitive + Bupa Benefits Full Time - 37.5 hours a week Shifts of 8am to 8.30pm & 8pm to 8.30am Monday to Sunday Any administrative duties associated with the role would be completed on a weekday As the Critical Care Outreach Lead Nurse, you will provide advanced clinical, professional and operational leadership for the hospital-wide Critical Care Outreach Service. You will lead the early recognition, assessment, stabilisation and escalation of adults who are deteriorating, at risk of critical illness or recovering after critical care, while strengthening ward capability through education, coaching, governance and quality improvement. The role combines autonomous expert practice with service leadership. You'll be expected to practise within demonstrated competence, professional regulation, approved pathways and local clinical governance arrangements. What you'll do: Undertake prompt, structured and holistic assessment of acutely unwell adults, integrating physiological observations, NEWS2, history, examination, investigations, frailty, comorbidity, medicines, mental capacity, patient preferences and clinical trajectory. Use advanced clinical reasoning to identify actual or potential organ dysfunction, determine urgency, initiate immediate supportive care within competence and escalate for senior medical review without delay. Recommend and, where authorised and competent, initiate investigations and interventions under approved pathways, including blood gas sampling, venous access, 12-lead ECG, oxygen therapy, fluid management, enhanced monitoring and basic airway support. Recognise when emergency pathways take precedence and activate the appropriate resuscitation, medical emergency or emergency response process. Assess hospital-wide outreach workload and risk, prioritise activity and allocate team resources safely across simultaneous referrals and operational pressures. Analyse team capability, competence and skill mix when making deployment decisions, and escalate any inability to provide a safe service. Set clear shift and service priorities, maintain situational awareness and proactively manage emerging clinical, workforce and resource challenges. Lead the hospital safety huddles at 09:15 and 21:15, ensuring patients of concern, team allocation, escalation status, operational risks, actions and responsible leads are recorded and communicated. Lead day-to-day delivery of the Outreach Service, including rota coordination, leave planning, staffing review and response to changes in demand and acuity. Ensure each shift has an appropriate level of critical care and outreach competence and that contingency arrangements are risk assessed, documented and escalated. Lead recruitment, induction, probation, appraisal, objective setting, clinical supervision, wellbeing support, attendance management and professional development for direct reports Provide professional leadership for clinical governance, patient safety and quality assurance across the Outreach Service. Lead the development and review of outreach, deteriorating-patient, escalation and post-critical-care pathways, policies and standard operating procedures. Ensure incidents, near misses, complaints, concerns and emerging risks are reported, reviewed and escalated through the appropriate hospital systems Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and families, recognising individual communication, cultural, spiritual and accessibility needs. Listen to and act on patient and family concerns about deterioration and ensure they understand escalation routes and agreed care plans. Skills/ Experience/ Qualifications required: Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration. Recognised post-registration adult critical care qualification or documented equivalent competence. Completed CC3N Step 1, Step 2 and Step 3 competencies, or formally assessed equivalent competence. Completed CC3N Step 4 competencies, or a documented plan to complete within an agreed period following appointment where organisationally approved. Current Resuscitation Council UK Advanced Life Support provider status. Evidence of preparation for practice supervision, assessment and teaching Substantial recent adult critical care experience and recent experience in Critical Care Outreach or an equivalent deteriorating-patient service. Senior nurse, Sister or Charge Nurse experience with responsibility for clinical coordination and operational leadership. Evidence of advanced assessment and management of acutely unwell adults across specialty boundaries. Evidence of competence at the CCOP Enhanced Practice Level, or completion within an agreed supervised development plan before independent outreach practice. Experience of leading teams, managing staff, appraisals, supervision, recruitment and capability development. Experience of incident review, audit, risk management, policy development and quality improvement. Advanced knowledge of adult acute deterioration, organ dysfunction, resuscitation, escalation, critical care admission and discharge, rehabilitation and end-of-life principles. Knowledge of CC3N Step 4 leadership expectations and the CCOP Framework. Knowledge of GPICS V3, NOrF standards, NICE CG50, NEWS2 and current patient-safety escalation arrangements. Knowledge of the NMC Code, accountability, delegation, consent, capacity, safeguarding and duty of candour. Understanding of clinical governance, human factors, systems-based incident learning, audit and quality-improvement methods. Understanding of workforce planning, competency governance, data quality, digital safety and business continuity. Benefits 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: 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 Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work Discounted access to online gym sessions through Gympass Various family friendly benefits Free onsite massages as a recognition for your hard work Opportunity to participate in our annual awards ceremony Why Bupa? 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 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. Time Type: Full time Job Area: Nursing & Theatres Locations: Cromwell Hospital London
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Senior II
Bupa - London, England
PermanentFull time
Job Description: Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Senior II Department: Nuclear Medicine Location: Cromwell Hospital, 164-178 Cromwell Road, London SW5 Permanent / Contract: Permanent Salary range: upto £49,727 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications, plus Bupa benefits Full time/part time: Full-Time, 37.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8am-6pm). Onsite. This is an exciting career opportunity for a HCPC registered Radiographer, or a Technologist in Nuclear Medicine! At Bupa, you can be the Nuclear Medicine Technologist you want to be. With the autonomy to use your skills and strong benefits to support you, patient care can be your top priority. Building a career in radiography has never been easier, with good hours, you can live a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Joining Bupa, you'll benefit from access to our state-of-the art Clinical Training Facility, a centre for connected learning, care and careers. This forms part of Bupa Campus, a vibrant new learning initiative which brings us together in virtual and physical spaces across the Bupa globe. We are looking to appoint a Nuclear Medicine Technologist Senior II to work at Cromwell Hospital, which is an internationally recognised hospital located in the heart of Kensington, London. This hospital receives both UK and international patients and is committed to providing the highest quality healthcare for patients. About The Cromwell Hospital The Cromwell Hospital is a major international private hospital in West London receive both UK and international patients. We are committed to providing the highest quality healthcare outpatient and inpatient service care. The hospital has 180 beds and 4 suites, 6 theatres, medical and surgical wards, CDU, level 2 and 3 full intensive care facilities, paediatrics, diagnostic services, physiotherapy, and a dedicated day surgery unit. The imaging/diagnostics services we provide at the Cromwell Hospital include; Nuclear Medicine, MRI, CT, general/xray, and Mammography. We also partner with Genesis Care who are onsite. The service is open Monday to Friday 8am-6pm You'll help us make health happen by: You'll work as part of a multi-disciplinary team performing all types of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT procedures, showing flexibility of shared tasks to ensure that we provide the best quality Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT service in a pleasant environment for both staff and patients, ensuring that a high quality, cost-effective service is delivered. What you'll do: Maintain a high standard of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT imaging and patient care in accordance with the departmental and hospital quality standards. Perform all types of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT procedures according to departmental needs and policies. Demonstrate significant evidence of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT knowledge to meet with the expectations of the Consultants. Check all scans before sending to the consultants for reports. Accurately analyse the acquired data, record results and produce high quality images for reporting. Participate in a Quality Assurance programme for equipment, processing and Radiation Protection, maintaining accurate records and reporting problems to the Radiation Protection Supervisor. Liaise with the Medical Physics department to ensure that correct procedures are followed concerning the handling of radioactive waste and accidental spills. Maintain accurate records of isotope deliveries and waste disposal of same on a weekly basis. What you'll bring: B.Sc. Hons in Diagnostic Radiography or Diploma of Radionuclide Imaging or equivalent (essential) Nuclear Medicine Technologist or HCPC registered Radiographer Fully conversant with PACS. Registration with Health Professions Council (if a Radiographer) Experience in PET-CT imaging / Nuclear Medicine / multi-slice CT scanning ( essential) Perform IV cannulation and confidently administer radioactive injections and other licenced products. Benefits 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: Payment of Professional Registration fees (if applicable) 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 Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work Discounted access to online gym sessions through Gympass Various other benefits and online discounts Free onsite massages as a recognition for your hard work Opportunity to participate in our annual awards ceremony Why Bupa? 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. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. 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: Clinical Services Locations: Cromwell Hospital London
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Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist
Bupa - Kingston upon Thames, England
PermanentFull time
Job Description: Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist New Victoria Hospital, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7EG Permanent | Full Time, 37.5 hours a week Competitive Salary and Fantastic Benefits We Make Health Happen At New Victoria Hospital, part of Bupa, we're dedicated to delivering outstanding patient-centred care through clinical excellence, innovation, and compassion. We are now seeking an experienced Breast Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our established Breast Service. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting patients diagnosed with breast cancer and benign breast conditions, providing expert clinical care, emotional support, and specialist guidance throughout their treatment pathway. How You'll Help Us Make Health Happen As our Breast Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will work autonomously while collaborating closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive exceptional, evidence-based care. You will act as a key worker and advocate for patients, helping them navigate their diagnosis, treatment, and recovery with confidence and support. You will: Deliver specialist nursing care and support for patients with breast cancer and other breast diseases. Conduct holistic needs assessments and develop personalised care plans tailored to individual patient needs. Provide psychological support, information, and advice to patients and their families throughout their treatment journey. Support and develop breast care pathways in line with national standards, NICE guidance, and breast cancer quality indicators. Assist in consultant-led breast outpatient clinics and one-stop breast clinics. Undertake specialist pre-operative assessments and provide post-operative care and support. Act as a specialist resource for patients and colleagues, providing education, training, and expert clinical advice. Participate in Breast MDT meetings, clinical governance activities, audits, service improvement projects, and quality initiatives. Work closely with consultants, diagnostic services, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and wider healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient care. Key Skills / Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration. Breast Care Course qualification. Minimum 3 years post-registration nursing experience. Previous experience working as a Breast Care Nurse. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to support patients during challenging and sensitive situations. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload. High attention to detail and commitment to clinical excellence. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice. Desirable Knowledge of current professional developments, research, and innovations within breast care services. Teaching, mentoring, or education experience. Benefits At New Victoria Hospital, we want to reward our staff for the amazing job that they do. As part of the team, you will have access to a range of benefits for your work and home life. We offer a variety of benefits that take into consideration how you commute to work, your health and well-being and recognising your service and any staff referrals you make to the Hospital. Take a look at the full range of benefits on offer when working here: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days + bank holidays increasing with length of service In-house training for all staff Company pension scheme Life assurance Employee Referral Scheme Access to subsidised staff restaurant Interest free travel loan Private healthcare (T&Cs Apply) Bicycle Loan Scheme Retailer discounts Employee Assistance Programme Part of a Globally Trusted Healthcare Group When you join New Victoria, you also become part of Bupa - a global healthcare leader with the scale, stability and expertise of a major international brand. Being backed by Bupa means access to an extensive network of clinical and operational specialists, shared best practice from across the organisation, and the support of well‑established systems that help you grow, develop and deliver exceptional care. Our size gives us strength, while our purpose keeps us personal. We champion diversity and want our people to reflect the communities we serve. Everyone is encouraged to ”Be you at Bupa”, and we actively welcome colleagues from all backgrounds and experiences. Bupa takes pride in being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will aim to offer an interview/assessment to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. We're committed to ensuring you're treated fairly during the recruitment process and offer reasonable adjustments to anyone who may benefit from accommodations to the recruitment process. Time Type: Full time Job Area: Nursing & Theatres Locations: New Victoria Hospital
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Staff Nurse - Ward
Bupa - Kingston upon Thames, England
PermanentFull time
Job Description: Staff Nurse - Ward Location: New Victoria Hospital, Kingston upon Thames (KT2 7EG) Permanent Full Time 37.5hrs (Monday - Sunday Shifts, Bank Holiday & Nights included) 4-week rota 11.5hr shifts (7:30am-8pm) + 13 night shifts From £39,078 + Fantastic Benefits We make health happen At New Victoria Hospital, we're committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment. Our nursing teams are at the heart of everything we do, providing outstanding care and clinical expertise to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes. As a Staff Nurse, you'll be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team that puts patient wellbeing, dignity, and safety first. How you'll help us make health happen As a Staff Nurse, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across our inpatient services. Working closely with consultants, nursing colleagues, and the wider multidisciplinary team, you'll assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care programmes while ensuring patients receive exceptional support throughout their hospital stay. Key responsibilities Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care in line with professional standards and hospital policies. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans for patients. Monitor patient progress, identifying and responding to changes in condition appropriately. Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with clinical protocols. Support patients and their families throughout admission, treatment, and discharge. Maintain accurate patient records and ensure effective clinical handovers. Work collaboratively with consultants, nursing colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care. Promote patient safety, infection prevention, clinical governance, and risk management standards. Support the development of colleagues, students, and new team members through training and mentorship. Contribute to maintaining a professional, organised, and high-performing clinical environment. What we're looking for Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively. High attention to detail and strong clinical judgement. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Flexible, adaptable, and responsive to changing service needs. Committed to continuous professional and personal development. Strong problem-solving skills and a patient-focused approach. Newly qualified nurses are welcome to apply. Previous surgical experience, mentoring experience, and teaching skills would be advantageous. Benefits At New Victoria Hospital, we want to reward our staff for the amazing job that they do. As part of the team, you will have access to a range of benefits for your work and home life. We offer a variety of benefits that take into consideration how you commute to work, your health and well-being and recognising your service and any staff referrals you make to the Hospital. Take a look at the full range of benefits on offer when working here: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days + bank holidays increasing with length of service In-house training for all staff Company pension scheme Life assurance Employee Referral Scheme Access to subsidised staff restaurant Interest free travel loan Private healthcare (T&Cs Apply) Bicycle Loan Scheme Retailer discounts Employee Assistance Programme Part of a Globally Trusted Healthcare Group When you join New Victoria, you also become part of Bupa - a global healthcare leader with the scale, stability and expertise of a major international brand. Being backed by Bupa means access to an extensive network of clinical and operational specialists, shared best practice from across the organisation, and the support of well‑established systems that help you grow, develop and deliver exceptional care. Our size gives us strength, while our purpose keeps us personal. We champion diversity and want our people to reflect the communities we serve. Everyone is encouraged to ”Be you at Bupa”, and we actively welcome colleagues from all backgrounds and experiences. Bupa takes pride in being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will aim to offer an interview/assessment to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. We're committed to ensuring you're treated fairly during the recruitment process and offer reasonable adjustments to anyone who may benefit from accommodations to the recruitment process. If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: careers@bupa.com Time Type: Full time Job Area: Nursing & Theatres Locations: New Victoria Hospital
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