- Demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and be accountable for own actions and working within the NMC Code of Practice.
- Work within the ward environment when required to ensure patients are reviewed. Escalate and refer patients to other specialities as required.
- Communicate with patients on all aspects of their care, management, transfer and timely discharge.
- Participate in the development of new services and changes in practice.
- Provide informal and formal teaching to all professionals, patients and carers.
- Competitive Salary
- Free Secure Staff Parking
- Pension Scheme
- Private Health Insurance
- 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
- Life Assurance
- Annual Flu Vaccination
- Free Eye Test
- Relocation packages available
- Be a qualified nurse with a current NMC registration.
- Have a post graduate qualification in the Orthopaedic Specialty.
- Have extensive knowledge and experience working at a senior level within the Orthopaedic Speciality.
- Have a proven experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Have the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Have experience of working as an Orthopaedic clinical nurse specialist.
- Have leadership and management experience.
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Orthopaedics - Maidstone, United Kingdom - KIMS Hospital
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Clinical Nurse Specialist – Orthopaedics | KIMS Hospital Maidstone
Full Time Permanent | Competitive Salary in line with Agenda for Change
Are you a registered nurse with extensive experience in Orthopaedics? Are you looking to progress your career to the next level?
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic registered nurse with a passion for orthopaedics to join our team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will work as an autonomous practitioner contributing to the provision of an integrated service for orthopaedic patients including the development and management of new services. You will provide quality patient care throughout the hospital, liaising with the multidisciplinary team within the hospital and appropriate external agencies.
You will be a registered nurse with extensive experience in Orthopaedics at a senior level, with a proven ability to teach, develop and mentor junior members of staff.
You will work hours per week.
Main duties of the job
Role Responsibilities
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist you will:
About us
At KIMS Hospital we support our staff in building a career, encouraging them to feel their worth and enjoy their time at work. Our One Team culture creates a working environment that offers you the time to care, whilst developing new skills and strengthening existing ones.
KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:
At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.
Whilst we make every effort to contact all candidates we often receive a high volume of applications. if you do not receive a reply within 1 working week, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Previous applicants need not apply.
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on or email .
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