We have a unique opening to come and work with our expert cardiac cath lab team on the Jim Shahi Unit, part of the University accredited Cardiology Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Working with our friendly team on the Jim Shahi Unit, we can offer you experience in a range of cardiology diagnostic and interventional procedures as well as developing specialised skills such as scrubbing for procedures and delivering nurse-led assessment and intervention.
We have a 16-bed day ward and two cardiac catheter labs - procedures undertaken include coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention (angioplasty), implantable defibrillators, pacemakers, and E.P. studies.
Full training and support will be given to the successful applicant.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder is responsible for undertaking and recording a comprehensive nursing assessment and planning, delivering, and evaluating high standards of evidenced-based nursing care to a diverse group of patients.
Is expected to deliver care without direct supervision. Is accountable for the care delivered and any omissions of care.
Is expected to teach and supervise more junior staff, students, and the non-registered nursing workforce.
Is accountable for care or any omissions of care that he/she delegates to others.
Is expected to act as a role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Is expected to go on the on-call rota as part of the 24/7 PPCI service once fully trained in the scrub nurse role.
Job responsibilities
Manages own workload, coordinating and prioritising the care he/she delivers. Recognises his/her limitations and escalates to more senior staff if needed.
Works as an effective team member. Actively promotes excellent team and interdisciplinary relationships.
Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and non-verbal. Establishes and maintains effective communication with individuals/groups about difficult or complex issues. Demonstrates appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others when the rights of patients and others may be infringed.
Works with the team to maintain high standards of cleanliness in the clinical area and an optimum, well-maintained Ward/Department environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
* Registered Nurse or working towards registration
Experience
* Through placement or employment of working in an acute clinical environment
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
* Demonstrates sound clinical knowledge and up-to-date nursing practice with evidence of critical thinking and problem-solving.
* Demonstrates awareness of current professional nursing issues.
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.
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