Coordinating Nurse
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International SOS is the world’s leading medical and security services company with over 12,000 employees working in 1,000 locations in 90 countries. Established 35 years ago, we have become the market leader in global telehealth services and digital health solutions for an extensive client base of Fortune 500 companies, NGO’s and governments around the world.
Are you
looking for an opportunity to broaden your medical and clinical
knowledge in a truly global team?
Due to the success and growth of
our team, International SOS is currently recruiting a Coordinating
Nurse to be based at offices in Chiswick Park, London. This is an
office-based position, with no nightshifts. This is your chance to
join a global team who strive for the best possible care for each and
every patient.
Focusing on quality and excellent patient
care, liaising with colleagues based in 27 different countries and
utilising the company’s extensive global resources to provide
outstanding medical assistance to patients and clients across the
world.
• Receiving calls
from patients located anywhere in the world. Performing telephonic
triage/holistic medical assessment (a great mix of primary care
/complex medical emergency), providing risk-assessed evidence-based
medical advice and medical direction to patients;
• Providing
pre-trip travel advice including assessment of pre-trip travel medical
risks and advising on travel health and vaccination
requirements;
• Assessing medical standards of care in the
patient’s location against international standards and providing
guidance on fitness to fly
• Coordinating medical care for
patients anywhere in the world, interpreting medical situations with a
tailored risk analysis of condition vs geographical location;
•
Directing patients to the best medical facilities in a specific
location
• Liaising with international medical professionals
to obtain medical information about patients, coordinate medical
treatment and making recommendations on change/upgrade in care;
•
Arranging medical evacuations and repatriations, either via commercial
carrier (with medical escorts) or air ambulance
• The
opportunity to act as medical escort for medical
evacuation/repatriation
• Being involved in internal
quality-improvement projects.
• NMC
registered with typically around 5 years’ experience in ICU/Emergency
setting
• Broad clinical experience in either travel / global
health, public health, cruise ship, military nursing, humanitarian /
NGO work
• Able to identify critical medical issues and act
promptly to escalate and case manage
• Able to thrive under
pressure in a fast-paced environment, adaptable and empathetic
•
Excellent telephone manner and technical skills (MS Word, Excel
PowerPoint, Databases)
• Proficient in written and spoken
English language with good communication skills
• Additional
language(s) an advantage
• Remuneration
£43,470 per annum depending on experience
• Bupa health and
dental cover, Pension scheme, Life assurance
• 3-month (fully
paid) induction, coaching and preceptorship support
• UK
Resuscitation courses: ILS and ALS training and revalidation fully
funded
• Formal weekly medical education sessions to contribute
to CPD qualification
• Assistance with revalidation and
reflection pieces and free access to the RCNi portal
• 7.5 hour
shifts 07:00 and 23:00, mainly Monday to Friday 08:00 – 16:30
•
22 days annual leave increasing with service, option to buy additional
leave, Birthday off, 5 days study leave, paid volunteering day
•
Cycle2work, season ticket loans, gym discounts, childcare
vouchers
• Access to our Employee Assistance & Employee Support
Programme
• Experience the “Enjoy Work” entertainment and
events at Chiswick business park
At International SOS, we offer a great working environment, thanks to our commitment to flexible working, diversity, and development. We encourage every person to be their personal best by creating an environment of inclusion, equality and support.
International SOS has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK by the Top Employer’s Institute (TEI) for 2024.
Coordinating Nurse
International SOS
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