Senior Staff Nurse - Cardiac and Respiratory Ward
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our compassionate and driven team. You will need to be flexible, enthusiastic and passionate about cardiology and respiratory nursing showing commitment towards service improvement. You will work alongside the senior nursing team, ward manager, MDT and Matron to provide strong clinical leadership to the ward facilitating the delivery of high quality, compassionate patient centred care.
Our successful candidate will be able to work alongside the existing team in a leadership role to assist in the enhancement and development of Respiratory and Cardiology services, within a busy and acute environment. You will be in charge of the clinical shift and dedicated to ensuring the planning, implementation and evaluation of high standards of care embedding the Trusts behaviours and values.
Main duties of the job
1. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate a high standard of nursing care incorporating research / evidence-based practice as appropriate.
2. Having the competencies to care for patients with a range of complex medical conditions, including those requiring chest drains, Optiflow, non-invasive ventilation (NIV), cardiac monitoring, and management of tracheostomies and laryngectomies.
3. The candidate will be able to provide specialized care for patients with cystic fibrosis.
4. Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other appropriate guidelines.
5. Develop and maintain effective and adequate channels of communication between patients, relatives, medical and ward staff.
6. Ensure the safe administration and custody of drugs in accordance with National and hospital policies and guidelines.
7. Acknowledge limitations in knowledge and skills and seek advice from senior colleagues when necessary.
8. Assist in the maintenance and continuing development of protocols and standards of care to maximise patient care and safety.
9. Participate in the evaluation, research and audit of methods of care and implement findings as appropriate.
10. Be aware of current advances in clinical care and facilitate team members in the implementation of knowledge gained.
11. Manage and co-ordinate the ward or department in the absence of ward manager within allocated resources.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
* Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development.
* Widening access (anchor institution) and employability.
* Improving the experience of staff with disability.
* Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development.
* Making equalities mainstream.
Job responsibilities
1. Ensure legible, written clinical documentation and nursing notes as well as computer data are maintained in line with NMC standards of record keeping.
2. Participate in the evaluation, audit and research of methods of care.
3. Prioritise and delegate effectively to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients throughout the shift.
4. To act as a role model to peer groups, other health professionals and the general public at all times.
5. Take personal responsibility for own professional development and clinical updates in conjunction with individual performance review.
6. Supervise and mentor students in the clinical area.
7. Assist in the development and delivery of ward based teaching programmes.
8. Take an active role in advising patients, relatives and colleagues on issues of health promotion.
9. In conjunction with educational establishments assist in maintaining a clinical environment conducive to learning.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* 1st level registration with NMC.
* Minimum of 2 years' experience at Band 5 working in an acute medical setting.
* Fundamentals of Medicine Course.
* Evidence of continuing professional development to degree level.
* High Dependency Nursing module or equivalent.
* Management experience or course.
Experience
* To have post registration experience in an acute medical setting with a significant time spent in a cardiology unit.
* To have experience of working in a teaching environment.
* To demonstrate up to date knowledge of relevant current nursing issues.
* Experience of managing services or staff.
Knowledge
* Ability to prioritise and act swiftly in emergencies.
* Evidence of ability to manage change and motivate staff.
* Extended role i.e cannulation and phlebotomy skills / ECG recording and analysis.
* Tracheostomy care.
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.
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum plus HCA.
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