Job summary
Rowan Cardiology Ward at Barnet Hospital have vacancies for enthusiastic and dynamic Band 5 nurses who would like the opportunity to specialise in Cardiac Nursing.
Rowan Ward are co-located on Level 0, with the Cardiac Catheter Lab and CCU also on the same floor.
The successful candidates will be able to enrich their experience in all areas as the departments work closely together and internal rotation is promoted.
Main duties of the job
Our cardiology ward, Rowan is a 24 bedded dedicated cardiology ward.
Staff will, ideally, have 6 months post registration experience, excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team.
Successful candidates will enjoy full training and support from our experienced staff, all you need is a desire to learn, enthusiasm and a commitment to provide an excellent care for our patients.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
- Post qualification in relevant speciality
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
- Evidence of experience conducting quality audits
- Experience supervising student nurses on placement
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff
- Ability to work well within a team
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
- Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements
- To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
Desirable
- Ability to lead change and service improvement
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Enthusiastic and assertive
- Diplomatic and calm
- Adaptable to change
- Flexibility in shift & working patterns to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
- Post qualification in relevant speciality
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
- Evidence of experience conducting quality audits
- Experience supervising student nurses on placement
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff
- Ability to work well within a team
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
- Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements
- To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
Desirable
- Ability to lead change and service improvement
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Enthusiastic and assertive
- Diplomatic and calm
- Adaptable to change
- Flexibility in shift & working patterns to meet the needs of the service
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).
