Job summary
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has an 18 bedded Cardiac Care ward with a 4 bedded Coronary Care Unit within it. Staff work across both areas to ensure experience and exposure of acutely unwell patients is gained along with the management of patients following Cardiology procedures and discharge planning.
Dorset County Hospital has 2 Cardiac Catheter Labs and an 8 bedded Cardiac day ward/recovery which we work closely alongside. We undertake a number of cardiology procedures such as PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention), Primary PCI, Diagnostic Angiography, ICD, Bi-Ventricular and Pacemaker Implants and Transoesphageal Echo's.
Are you a motivated individual with an interest in Cardiology? If so, we have 3 full-time vacancies for Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our exciting, dynamic team.
The successful applicants will be expected to have completed or be prepared to embark on the ILS (immediate life support) course.
The expectation is that the successful applicants would rotate between days and nights.
Our working day is currently:
Day shift 07.30-20.00hrs
Night shift 19.30-08.00hrs.
We are open for discussion around hours that might suit applicants.
Team spirit, enthusiasm and the drive to deliver patient centred care are all essential requirements of prospective post holders.
Main duties of the job
We currently have vacancies for committed and enthusiastic individuals to complement our well-established friendly and professional team. The team are dedicated in delivering high quality care to patients. Part time / Full time and flexible working considered.
Applicants will be caring for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic cardiac conditions including heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, acute coronary syndromes, and cardiogenic shock.
This offers the opportunity to manage the deteriorating patient and deliver therapies such as non-invasive ventilation, intravenous inotropes, and the intra-aortic balloon pump.
Applicants will be managing the pre and post care of patients undergoing procedures such as PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention), Primary PCI, Diagnostic Angiography, ICD, Bi-Ventricular and Pacemaker Implants and Transoesophageal Echo's.
Applicants will need to be involved in all aspects of care from admission to discharge. You will need to be able to adapt to the changing workload whilst delivering compassionate, safe high-quality care.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of professional nursing issues or equivalent.
Desirable
- Post registration cardiology experience
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner.
- oEvidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
- Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality.
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements.
- Evidence of an area of special interest.
- Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills.
- Knowledge of clinical audit
- Evidence of critical appraisal skills
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of professional nursing issues or equivalent.
Desirable
- Post registration cardiology experience
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner.
- oEvidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
- Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality.
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements.
- Evidence of an area of special interest.
- Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills.
- Knowledge of clinical audit
- Evidence of critical appraisal 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).
