The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This is a challenging but rewarding role that involves working as part of a team managing patient care and ensuring that patients presenting with cardiological needs to the RVI are met. The patient group we care for is changeable and interesting from acute short stay admissions to chronic cardiac disease and end of life care. We have a cardiology day unit which has expanded the scope services we can offer. The cardiology services at the RVI also work closely with the cardiothoracic services at the Freeman. There are development opportunities within the department including coronary care nursing and a ward based leadership and management role.
* Interview date: 9 December 2024
* 37 hours 30 minutes/week
Main duties of the job
Role responsibilities include:
* Provide effective support and leadership to staff, patients and carers within the ward or department.
* Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff, students and associated roles.
* Deliver care to patients with acute and chronic cardiac problems on a 17 bed Cardiology ward and a recent addition of a 4 chair Cardiology day unit.
* Support the Senior Sister acting as a deputy in her absence, focusing on providing high standards of care, patient safety, infection control, and effectively managing nursing resources.
* Work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting collaborative working between associated departments.
We are looking for a highly motivated experienced nurse, ideally with a cardiology/Coronary Care background.
Job responsibilities
* Support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse, acting as a deputy when the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse is absent.
* Provide effective support and leadership to both staff, patients and carers within the ward or department.
* Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students.
* Ensure systems are in place to provide the continuity of safe effective care for patients at all times.
* Be an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
* Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship or on pathway.
* Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development.
* Understanding of professional accountability in a leadership role.
* Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context.
* Understanding/experience of adult/child safeguarding.
SKILLS
* Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation, IV drug administration.
EXPERIENCE
* Relevant specialist qualification/experience (Coronary Care Course/ENB124).
* Relevant and recent clinical experience.
* Audit/research experience.
* History Taking and Clinical Skills course.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch).
* Diploma in a health-related subject, prepared to take degree level study.
* Degree in health-related subject.
* Teaching qualification.
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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