Job summary
WORCESTERSHIREROYAL
HOSPITAL
CARDIAC CATHETER LABORATORY -
PPCI 24/7 SERVICE
STAFF NURSE BAND 5
PART TIME - 30 HRS
Also, required to cover,
MATERNITY LEAVE: X 2 Band 5 STAFF
NURSES
PERMANENT and TEMPORARY
We are looking for motivated, forward thinking and compassionate
nurses to work within our nursing team in the Cardiac Catheter Suite /
Cardiology.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward
thinking team. Cardiac Catheter Suite / Cardiology at Worcester includes 2
laboratories providing 24/7 PPCI for the populations of Worcestershire and
Herefordshire. In addition, we also undertake electrophysiology studies;
ablation and implantation of complex devices.
Experience in venepuncture, cannulation and the care of acutely
ill patients would be an advantage, also experience mentoring students.
We welcome newly or recently qualified staff nurses with good
communication skills and pride themselves on delivering quality care under
supervision.
We have an induction and teaching package for staff in the
Cardiac Catheter Suite and work closely with the multidisciplinary team.
For an informal visit or more
information please contact:
Catherine Nicholls, Unit Manager in the Cardiac Catheter Lab on (01905) 733205
or Matron Kelly Fee on (01905) 733883.
Main duties of the job
Using your clinical experience and skills you
will work with your team as a named nurse to maintain accountability for
assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the
framework of team nursing.
Acting with compassion you will put patients at
the centre of all you do.
This role will require you to work variable hours in order to fulfil the needs of the ward.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will educate patients and their carers as
required where a need has been identified, including information on a adopting
a healthier lifestyle.
You will complete patient
documentation correctly.
You will communicate effectively with
patients, carers and members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
You will be responsible for developing and
sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in
accordance with PREP requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio
with evidence of reflective practice.
You will assist in the training and
development of student nurses and health care assistants and complete
assessors training as required.
You will contribute to research and
development programmes within the ward / department.
You will contribute to the setting and
monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining
standards.
You will participate in handling complaints in
accordance with Trust policy.
You will maintain a safe clean ward
environment and ensure all appropriate
general risk assessments are carried
out within 24 hours of admission document and plan care accordingly e.g.
manual handling, pressure risks, slips trips and falls, nutrition,
safeguarding.
You will show an awareness of budgeting,
exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment.
You will assist in the assessment of staffing
requirements, report problems to the appropriate manager.
In the absence of a more senior member of
staff and as part of your development programme, with support, will be able
to undertake clinical / shift management within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will educate patients and their carers as
required where a need has been identified, including information on a adopting
a healthier lifestyle.
You will complete patient
documentation correctly.
You will communicate effectively with
patients, carers and members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
You will be responsible for developing and
sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in
accordance with PREP requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio
with evidence of reflective practice.
You will assist in the training and
development of student nurses and health care assistants and complete
assessors training as required.
You will contribute to research and
development programmes within the ward / department.
You will contribute to the setting and
monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining
standards.
You will participate in handling complaints in
accordance with Trust policy.
You will maintain a safe clean ward
environment and ensure all appropriate
general risk assessments are carried
out within 24 hours of admission document and plan care accordingly e.g.
manual handling, pressure risks, slips trips and falls, nutrition,
safeguarding.
You will show an awareness of budgeting,
exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment.
You will assist in the assessment of staffing
requirements, report problems to the appropriate manager.
In the absence of a more senior member of
staff and as part of your development programme, with support, will be able
to undertake clinical / shift management within the department.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
- Able to record and deal with facts, figures and information
- accurately.
- Able to follow Trust and departmental policies and procedures
- Effective communicator both written and verbal
- Able to problem solve and be flexible to change in demands of
- service.
Desirable
- Significant proven knowledge and experience in speciality
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on sub part 1 or 2 of the professional register
- Evidence of continuing education for more experienced Band 5 nurses in speciality
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
- Able to record and deal with facts, figures and information
- accurately.
- Able to follow Trust and departmental policies and procedures
- Effective communicator both written and verbal
- Able to problem solve and be flexible to change in demands of
- service.
Desirable
- Significant proven knowledge and experience in speciality
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on sub part 1 or 2 of the professional register
- Evidence of continuing education for more experienced Band 5 nurses in speciality
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
