Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has become available on Dunlop ward for a Registered Nurse.
Our skill mix ensures safe staffing levels are provided to meet the needs of our patients. Dunlop ward is an acute Cardiology ward with a high turnover of patients. Cardiology is largely long-term condition management of heart failure.
Our Team is seeking highly motivated and proactive RGNs who are looking for a new challenge in their career. We require our staff to provide high-quality care to acutely ill patients with complex conditions. In return, we provide a supportive and learning environment, full induction and preceptorship alongside opportunities to develop your career further.
This is a Full-Time position and will include working nights on a pro-rata basis.
Main duties of the job
* To take part in all clinical aspects of Dunlop Ward and to meet the needs of the patients and their families. To develop a positive, realistic, and supportive attitude to the patient.
* To take part in the development, implementation, and continued updating of evidence-based guidelines and policies.
* Document and evaluate care given and discuss progress, condition, and treatment with colleagues, escalating concerns of the patients' changing health care needs.
* Act as an advocate for staff, patients, and relatives at all times.
* Develop the ability to contribute to the ongoing development of nursing practice.
* Make appropriate referrals and collaborate with members of the inter-professional team in the care of patients and their carers.
* Supervise junior staff: student nurses and assistant practitioners.
* Promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors, and staff.
* This post has no financial control; however, development of knowledge regarding budgetary control and appropriate use of resources is required.
About us
The Torbay Cardiac Centre incorporates a triage room for emergency admissions, a chest pain observation unit, a coronary care unit, a pacing room, and inpatient coronary care. It also has a dedicated cardiac catheterization laboratory where our consultants carry out angioplasties and angiograms.
Dunlop Ward contains 16 cardiac beds and is situated in the Cardiac Centre. All patients are admitted under the care of one of the cardiologists and are cared for by cardiac trained nursing staff. There is a consultant ward round every weekday. There are no age limitations for admission to the cardiac wards. Urgent non-invasive investigations are available the same day on request.
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse Adult
* Current/awaiting registration with NMC
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge and Skills
* Experience of working in a ward environment
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload for self and others
* Knowledge of wound care and dressings
Special Experience
* Ability to assess, plan, and evaluate patient care
* Management of an acutely ill patient
* Good interpersonal skills with a particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
* Evidence of working well within a team
* Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
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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