Job summary
Here at Mid and South Essex we are seeking an experienced Staff Nurse to join our well established team at our Basildon Hospital site.
The appointed applicant will be required to work across the Directorate and engage in internal rotations as per service demand.
You will be a highly skilled member of our nursing team in all areas of the Day Stay/Cath labs in the CTC and DGH, and to assist in the high provision of care to patients and families. This includes planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient's care following agreed care pathways.
If you have traits that are in line with our company values, which include excellence, compassion, and respect we encourage you to apply today!
Main duties of the job
- To provide the highest standard of nursing care for the patients and their families by ensuring that an ongoing welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for the patients.
- To be proficient in the care of patient's pre and post cardiac intervention, including scrub skills for the cardiac catheter lab and sheath removal.
- Demonstrate skills in the care and management of the critically ill patient.
- Work closely with all members of the care team to ensure the needs of the critically ill patient are met.
- To partake in the on-call rota for the cardiac catheter labs
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individual patients assisting other staff in this activity if required,
- To ensure the discharge planning process starts on admission to prevent delays and make good utilisation of unit beds.
- Report on patient condition to the medical staff and ensure prescribed treatments are carried out. Ensure all members of the health care team are kept informed of the changing needs of the patient.
- To take all measures to ensure the safety of patients. To report all accidents/incidents promptly to the Unit Manager/nurse in charge, also completing the relevant form correctly.
Further details can be found on the attached job description/ personal specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individual patients assisting other staff in this activity if required,
- To ensure the discharge planning process starts on admission to prevent delays and make good utilisation of unit beds.
- Report on patient condition to the medical staff and ensure prescribed treatments are carried out. Ensure all members of the health care team are kept informed of the changing needs of the patient.
- To take all measures to ensure the safety of patients. To report all accidents/incidents promptly to the Unit Manager/nurse in charge, also completing the relevant form correctly.
Further details can be found on the attached job description/ personal specification
Person Specification
Registered Nurse
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Cannulation and Venepuncture
Desirable
- Cardiology Course
- IV Course
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in Cardiology ward
Desirable
- Experience in Cardiac Catheter Labs
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
Desirable
- Conflict resolution skills
Person Specification
Registered Nurse
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Cannulation and Venepuncture
Desirable
- Cardiology Course
- IV Course
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in Cardiology ward
Desirable
- Experience in Cardiac Catheter Labs
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
Desirable
- Conflict resolution 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).
