Job summary
This post is based at Wythenshawe Hospital.CARDIOLOGY DIRECTORATE
REGISTERED NURSE BAND 6
Secondment/Fixed Term Post - part time (will include weekend working)
We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated and flexible individual to join our team of non-ward bases nurses who provide numerous services within the cardiology department. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, good time management, be able to work well under pressure both within a team and independently.
Summary of most important Experience/Skills/Qualifications required:Registered Nurse with a minimum of five years experience within cardiologyUnderstanding of NSF for CHD
Clinical Governance awareness.
Demonstrate leadership skills.Clinical assessment skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamNegotiation / influencing skills
To assist the Trust in reducing healthcare associated infections you should become familiar with the Trust's Hand Decontamination Policy, attend mandatory induction training and be compliant with all hand hygiene standards at all times.
Informal visits are welcome.For further information on this role, please contact either:Adelaide Berrie - Cardiology Liaison Team Manager (0161 291 2749)Michael Cullen - Clinical Lead for Cardiology Liaison Team (Bleep 2205)
Main duties of the job
Undertake comprehensive health care needs assessment of patients, reassessing as appropriate.
Assess, plan, prioritise, implement and evaluate nursing interventions to meetpatients' needs.
Contribute to the organisation of multi-disciplinary, patient centred care.
Facilitate patients and carers to take an active role in care given.
Responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in their speciality. Able tointerpret information and take appropriate action and lead others to do so.
Participate in the retention and recruitment of staff relevant to the area and the role.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge.
- Teaching I mentor qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Nurse - Broad experience at Band 5
- Evidence of working independently
- Participating in audit I patient surveys
- Evidence of managing within a clinical area
- Ability to work and as part of a multidisciplinary I interdisciplinary team
- Awareness of relevant national and local targets I NSF frameworks
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- Awareness of the Clinical Governance agenda
Desirable
- Working with students
- Evidence of undertaking a project
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge.
- Teaching I mentor qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Nurse - Broad experience at Band 5
- Evidence of working independently
- Participating in audit I patient surveys
- Evidence of managing within a clinical area
- Ability to work and as part of a multidisciplinary I interdisciplinary team
- Awareness of relevant national and local targets I NSF frameworks
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- Awareness of the Clinical Governance agenda
Desirable
- Working with students
- Evidence of undertaking a project
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).
