Job summary
A full time vacancy has arisen on the Lancashire Suite for a Band 5 Staff Nurse with an interest in Cardio-Thoracics and Cardiology. The Lancashire Suite is a 6 bedded Ward in the Lancashire Cardiac Centre which provides nursing care primarily for both Private Patients and NHS Patients. At present it is used as elective orthopaedic surgery.
Main duties of the job
This role provides Nursing Care for inpatients - pre and post operative. The Lancashire Suite is part of the Cardiac Centre but does often take other specialities when the needs of the service arise.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Following the recent announcement made by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than 1 April 2022
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job is for a Band 5 Qualified Nurse to look after both pre and post procedure Cardiology and Cardio-Thoracic Patients.; the Ward takes both NHS and Private Patients. Band 5 duties include medicine rounds, Doctor's rounds, routine pre and post procedure of Patients. At present the Ward provides care for other specialities such as Elective Orthopaedics and trauma orthopaedics
There will be scope to become involved with becoming a Link Nurse and/or Key Trainer on the Ward and to develop further.
Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job is for a Band 5 Qualified Nurse to look after both pre and post procedure Cardiology and Cardio-Thoracic Patients.; the Ward takes both NHS and Private Patients. Band 5 duties include medicine rounds, Doctor's rounds, routine pre and post procedure of Patients. At present the Ward provides care for other specialities such as Elective Orthopaedics and trauma orthopaedics
There will be scope to become involved with becoming a Link Nurse and/or Key Trainer on the Ward and to develop further.
Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse (1st or 2nd Level)
- Willingness to undertake teaching and assessing qualification
- Willingness to undertake conversion course to Part 1 of the NMC register
- Diploma/willingness to undertake Diploma
- Teaching & assessing qualification
- Ability to communicate fluently in English
Desirable
- Post Registration qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to teach peers within clinical area
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of team and ward management
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to establish priorities
- Team Player & Team Leadership qualities
- Assertiveness
- Good time management
- Basic I.T. skills
- Decision maker
- Communicate at all levels
- Problem solver
- Lateral thinker
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Venepuncture & Cannulation skills
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse (1st or 2nd Level)
- Willingness to undertake teaching and assessing qualification
- Willingness to undertake conversion course to Part 1 of the NMC register
- Diploma/willingness to undertake Diploma
- Teaching & assessing qualification
- Ability to communicate fluently in English
Desirable
- Post Registration qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to teach peers within clinical area
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of team and ward management
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to establish priorities
- Team Player & Team Leadership qualities
- Assertiveness
- Good time management
- Basic I.T. skills
- Decision maker
- Communicate at all levels
- Problem solver
- Lateral thinker
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Venepuncture & Cannulation 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).
