Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our nursing team. Torcross ward is a busy 8 bedded Coronary Care unit. We are also a tertiary referral centre for cardiac conditions in the South West. The patients we care for include those with acute coronary syndrome undergoing PPCI. In addition to this, patients with arrhythmias, heart failure and preoperative cardiac surgery .
We aim to provide a friendly and professional working environment, whilst delivering a high standard of care to our patients.
If you would like to come and meet our team, or for an informal visit in the first instance please contact Gerry Madar via 01752 439121.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for co-ordinating and delivering effective quality nursing care following a patient centred model of practice, ensuring the ward runs efficiently.
Assessing the needs, planning, implementing and evaluating the care for a group of patients.
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients needs based on evidence.
2. Reporting and documentation of all relevant nursing needs communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multidisciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patient care as they occur.
3. Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area and advice to patients, family and others in Health promotion issues.
4. Demonstrate an undertaking evidence-based practise playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care
5. Supervising, assessing, mentoring and supporting junior staff where appropriate, including bank and agency staff
6. Increasing the level of knowledge and skills within the ward/directorate through sharing best practice and supporting others to develop their professional abilities
7. Implementing and sharing good infection control practice
8. Undertaking manual handling assessments and ensuring identified actions are met
9. Day to day direct supervision of patients and staff
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
10. Demonstrable experience within a similar role.
Desirable
11. Completed Preceptorship
12. Demonstrable experience of cardiac nursing
Qualifications
Essential
13. NMC Registered
Desirable
14. Mentorship qualification or demonstrable experience
15. Basic Computer skills or computer literate ( ECDL)
16. Relevant cardiac course
APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential
17. Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
18. Ability to prioritise workload
19. Attention to detail