Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Cardiology specialty as a Staff Nurse. The Glenfield site prides itself its cardiology services, and we are looking for Qualified Nurses with experience of Cardiology procedures and caring for the cardiology patient to join our team. Our department encompasses a 19 bedded Coronary Care Unit which is the PPCI Centre for Leicester, 28 bedded acute Cardiology Ward, Cardiac Elective Area with ring fenced beds.
Within the departments we pride ourselves on supporting colleagues therefore please note that full training and support will be given to the successful applicant. In-service training and clinical supervision across all areas.
Full and Part time positions available.
Main duties of the job
Our focus is to proved high quality care to our patients, many of whom have complex cardiology conditions. We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible and dedicated registered nurse with a strong commitment to professional development and a passion for cardiology.
Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team including cardiac physiologists, radiographers, specialist nurses, medical colleagues and admin staff.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of theresponsibilitiesand duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of theresponsibilitiesand duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- RGN 1st Level.
- Evidence of continuing professional development or evidence of reflective profile
- Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge, Ability and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates foundation of knowledge relating to the specialty
- Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the grade and specialty applied for.
- Competent IV administration
Desirable
- ECG interpretation training
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
Leadership and Education
Essential
- Ability to made decisions and prioritise a clinical patient workload.
- Understands the importance of teamwork and their role within the multi - disciplinary team
Desirable
- Acts as a mentor and/or assessor and provide support to learners within the ward or unit.
UHL Values
Essential
- Can demonstrate appropriate example of UHL Trust Values
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- RGN 1st Level.
- Evidence of continuing professional development or evidence of reflective profile
- Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge, Ability and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates foundation of knowledge relating to the specialty
- Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the grade and specialty applied for.
- Competent IV administration
Desirable
- ECG interpretation training
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
Leadership and Education
Essential
- Ability to made decisions and prioritise a clinical patient workload.
- Understands the importance of teamwork and their role within the multi - disciplinary team
Desirable
- Acts as a mentor and/or assessor and provide support to learners within the ward or unit.
UHL Values
Essential
- Can demonstrate appropriate example of UHL Trust Values
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
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).
