Job summary
We are looking to recruit motivated, enthusiastic, and caring staff nurses to join our teams within the Cardiovascular and Thoracic care group at UHS. You will be an integral part of the team caring for patients with a wide range of healthcare needs including heart failure, heart disease, cardiac surgery, TAVI, vascular surgery, and thoracic surgery.
Main duties of the job
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Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
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About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and have the ability to motivate others within our highly performing teams.
We offer a full programme of continuing professional development through formal and informal teaching to ensure individuals remain up to date and are positive role models. We have a dedicated and enthusiastic education and practice development team along with our specialist nurses and advanced nurse practitioners who are committed to providing a varied programme of development. There are numerous opportunities to grow and develop both professionally and personally within our care group.
ABOUT OUR CARE GROUP The cardiothoracic and vascular care group provides regional tertiary Cardiovascular and Thoracic services to Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Dorset, West Sussex and Wiltshire patients along with the local population of Southampton, New Forest and Eastleigh. We can offer opportunities within the areas below through a bespoke rotational post that is tailored to you from the following areas: Cardiology including interventional cardiology, heart failure and electrophysiology. Cardiac surgery Thoracic surgery Adult congenital cardiac ward Catheter laboratory and day unit Vascular Cardiac Surgery and Tavi services. If you have a real passion for nursing, and are looking for an exciting, fast moving clinical field to develop your skills, wed love to hear from you. ABOUT OUR TEAMS Our teams are: Cardiac catheter lab day unit Cardiac catheter lab Coronary care unit (CCU) Cardiac high dependency unit (CHDU) Ward D4 (Vascular) Ward E2 Ward E3 Ward E4 (Thoracic) Ward D3 (Cardiac Surgery and Tavi services) Read more about all of them in the Our teams document attached. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO APPLY If youre interested in applying for this role, wed encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions. Alternatively, if youre ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and have the ability to motivate others within our highly performing teams.
We offer a full programme of continuing professional development through formal and informal teaching to ensure individuals remain up to date and are positive role models. We have a dedicated and enthusiastic education and practice development team along with our specialist nurses and advanced nurse practitioners who are committed to providing a varied programme of development. There are numerous opportunities to grow and develop both professionally and personally within our care group.
ABOUT OUR CARE GROUP The cardiothoracic and vascular care group provides regional tertiary Cardiovascular and Thoracic services to Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Dorset, West Sussex and Wiltshire patients along with the local population of Southampton, New Forest and Eastleigh. We can offer opportunities within the areas below through a bespoke rotational post that is tailored to you from the following areas: Cardiology including interventional cardiology, heart failure and electrophysiology. Cardiac surgery Thoracic surgery Adult congenital cardiac ward Catheter laboratory and day unit Vascular Cardiac Surgery and Tavi services. If you have a real passion for nursing, and are looking for an exciting, fast moving clinical field to develop your skills, wed love to hear from you. ABOUT OUR TEAMS Our teams are: Cardiac catheter lab day unit Cardiac catheter lab Coronary care unit (CCU) Cardiac high dependency unit (CHDU) Ward D4 (Vascular) Ward E2 Ward E3 Ward E4 (Thoracic) Ward D3 (Cardiac Surgery and Tavi services) Read more about all of them in the Our teams document attached. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO APPLY If youre interested in applying for this role, wed encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions. Alternatively, if youre ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
- Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
- Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
- Understanding of personal accountability
- Knowledge of own role within the team
- Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
- Awareness of evidence-based practice
- Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
- Evidence of on-going personal development
- Able to use initiative
Desirable
- Evidence of recent study
- Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
- Teaching experience
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Prioritisation
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Time management
- People management
- Facilitation skills
- General IT skills
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
- Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
- Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
- Understanding of personal accountability
- Knowledge of own role within the team
- Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
- Awareness of evidence-based practice
- Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
- Evidence of on-going personal development
- Able to use initiative
Desirable
- Evidence of recent study
- Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
- Teaching experience
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Prioritisation
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Time management
- People management
- Facilitation skills
- General IT skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
