Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced registered nurse who has an interest in cardiology, and wants to develop their knowledge whilst working within a specialty. Ward 32 is a 20 bedded elective and short stay cardiology ward with an additional ambulatory clinical area that cares for both elective day and short stay cardiology patients. The type of patients we look after are those who are attending for procedures such as angiograms, PCIs , pacemakers , electrophysiology studies and structural procedure patients such as those undergoing trans aortic valve insertion and mitral clips, and corrective procedures for congenital heart defects. We also care for short stay cardiology patients with a range of cardiac problems.
We are looking for a kind, caring and compassionate, forward thinking individual with a keen interest in caring and managing patients' pre and post cardiac procedure. Working within a supportive team on Ward 32 will give you the opportunity to gain experience, skills and confidence into the management of short stay cardiac patients and you will have the opportunity to gain some insight into the Angiocatheter suite .
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.
Details
Date posted
25 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
358-5596140-RRC
Job locations
Glenfield
Groby Road
Leicester
LE3 9QP
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Glenfield
Groby Road
Leicester
LE3 9QP
Employer's website
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