We have an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses to come and join our Cardiac team.
The Cardiac Centre comprises of a CCU (Cardiac Care Unit), Cardiac Ward and Catheterisation Lab, where diagnostic angiograms are performed and pacemakers inserted, and a Recovery area.
The ward has 22 beds with 7 of these having bedside monitors. The Cardiac ward is also responsible for providing and monitoring patients on Telemetry across the Trust.
The Band 5 posts will provide an opportunity for the successful candidates to rotate through the various areas enabling them to develop a range of skills and experiences.
Although previous cardiology or scrub nurse experience would be an advantage, we welcome applicants from those with an interest in cardiology who are willing to develop and take on new skills.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a passionate staff nurse to join our team.
The cardiac ward looks after patients with a variety of different cardiac conditions.
The role will include taking responsibility for the safe and effective delivery of care for a number of patients supported by the ward senior team.
About us
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for full details of role and personal specification.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registration.
* Interest in ongoing professional development.
* BLS.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Desirable
* Recognised post-registration cardiac course or willing to undertake.
* Teaching qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent.
* ILS.
Experience and knowledge
Essential
* Acute general nursing experience.
* Interest and insight into cardiac nursing.
Desirable
* Previous theatre/scrub nurse work.
* Previous Cardiology nursing experience.
Personal qualities
Essential
* Evidence of good attendance and time keeping.
* Team player.
* Communication skills.
* Organisational skills.
* Calm under pressure.
* Committed to delivering a high-quality service.
* Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives.
* Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
Teaching
Essential
* Willingness to share knowledge.
* Willingness to undertake preparation for mentorship module.
Desirable
* Previous mentorship experience.
Research/Audit
Essential
* Research aware.
* Awareness of current political/professional issues.
Desirable
* Experience in audit/research activities.
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
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