Nursing Associate (Outpatient Department)
Locations: Cromwell Hospital, London (SW5 0TU) and Basinghall Clinic, 4 Basinghall St, London (EC2V 5BQ)
Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Paying from £32,920 up to £35,320 per annum, dependent on experience
Role Overview
As a Nursing Associate you will be joining a state‑of‑the‑art clinic with access to world‑class diagnostics and consultant‑led services. We seek a dedicated and compassionate professional to join our multidisciplinary team at Cromwell Hospital and Basinghall Clinic, an advanced outpatient diagnostics centre.
In this role you will play a crucial part in delivering safe, effective and person‑centred care, working collaboratively with consultants, nurses and the administrative team to provide an exceptional patient experience.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver high‑quality, compassionate care to patients under the supervision of registered nurses and in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Code and Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates.
- Complete nursing risk assessments using recognised risk assessment tools.
- Assist in implementing appropriate actions to meet the specific physical, emotional, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers.
- Contribute to the planning of care delivery in association with the Registered Nurse.
- Contribute to ongoing assessment, recognising when referral to others for reassessment and action is necessary.
- Monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with MDT team members, families and carers.
- Administer suppositories, medication via oral, topical and inhalation routes, and injections using subcutaneous, intradermal and intramuscular routes.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating, or handing over responsibility for care.
- Set SMART objectives with support from your Team Leader.
- Demonstrate good understanding of consent principles and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to nursing and care procedures.
- Pursue development opportunities that impact Department, Quality and Patient experience.
What You’ll Bring
- Registered Nursing Associate Foundation qualification.
- ILS training.
- Minimum 1 year experience as a Nursing Associate in a clinical environment.
- Experience in an outpatient and orthopaedic setting.
- Competence with venepuncture and immunisation training.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Computer literate and able to manage electronic patient records.
Benefits
- Payment of professional registration fees.
- 25 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service, with option to buy or sell.
- Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind.
- Enhanced pension plan and life insurance.
- Annual performance‑based bonus.
- On‑site gyms or local discounts where no on‑site gym is available.
- Various other benefits and online discounts.
Diversity and Inclusion
Bupa is committed to ensuring every applicant is assessed solely on personal merit and qualifications. We actively celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and provide an inclusive environment so you can bring your true self to Bupa. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, meaning we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and will provide reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process.
If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: careers@bupa.com.
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