Staff Nurse

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our dedicated and progressive team.

The department of consists of a 7 bedded cardiology day ward, focusing on both elective out-patient, and in-patient cardiology procedures. These include diagnostic coronary angiograms, pacemaker implants, internal cardiac defibrillators and complex devices (CRT-P/CRT/D).

Training and development at ward level will be fully provided for this post. The department is open Monday to Friday 07:30 to 20:00, this is expected to be long days on a varied shift pattern.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing full holistic care to a range of cardiology patients within the ward environment.

You will work alongside other allied health care professionals including, healthcare support workers, student nurses, qualified nurses, cardiac physiologists, radiology staff and doctors.

The role will involve working within a varied environment, including assisting medical staff in a theatre setting, undergoing sterile cardiac procedures as a first assistant scrub nurse. Working in a 7 bedded recovery bay caring for patients both pre and post procedures, and undertaking nurse led out-patient pre-assessment clinics.

The role will also involve a variety of administrative duties. Full training will be provided to the successful applicant in all aspects of the role. The role will also involve working in an environment where safe exposure to Ionising radiation is required, and the wearing of lead aprons is essential for this role.

The successful candidate will have to be able to demonstrate:

• Flexibility and drive to develop.
• Excellent team working skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 and band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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