Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Staff Nurse ACCU Harefield Hospital

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Job summary

We are currently seeking band 5 Staff Nurses to join the Acute Cardiac Care unit (ACCU) Team.

This is a great opportunity to develop your clinical experience and skills in a diverse and fast-paced environment. As a band 5 staff nurse you will have the opportunity to provide specialist care to patients with a variety of cardiac conditions.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit contact Martina Quinnon extension 85302 or e-mailm.quinn2@rbht.nhs.uk, or Sister Jo Goodyer on extension 85644 or e-mailj.goodyer@rbht.nhs.uk

This advert is open to all applicants with an active Nursing and Midwifery Council Personal Identification number (PIN) (this refers to an NMC Pin identification that allows you to work as a registered nurse/midwife in the UK.

This does not include the Personal reference number (PRN) when you apply pre-OSCE application).

If you have a PRN number only please do not apply for this post.

You can contact Capital Nurse or Capital Midwife (https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/be-a-london-nurse/agencies/ ) to find out details on how to apply for International Nurse or Midwifery jobs

Main duties of the job

We need enthusiastic, open minded nurses who are keen to work at the leading edge of cardiothoracic practice. If you want to be a part of an exceptional team, and you are a caring individual with the ability to communicate/work effectively within a team, please submit an application.

Day to day you will be working as part of the clinical team delivering care to cardiothoracic patients in conjunction with members of the multidisciplinary team.

About us

About usHarefield Hospital's Acute Cardiac Care Unit is a 40 bedded specialist cardiac centre caring for people who require cardiac investigations and interventions such as Angioplasty (Primary and Elective), Electrophysiology studies, TAVI, Ablations and Pacemakers/Devices. We also care for patients who have heart failure and those requiring end of life care. Our primary angioplasty service is one of the busiest in the country and we pride ourselves on the aftercare provided to patients following their MI.

The ward has two Practice Educators who provide excellent support and training. Each member of staff benefits from in-house training days and has the opportunity to apply for post graduate courses. The ward also benefits from input from specialist nurses, who are an excellent source of information, as you develop your knowledge.

Cardiothoracic experience is not required as there will be opportunity to gain skills and knowledge under the guidance of our Practice Education teams, ward mentors, and nursing development team.

Hours of work are weekdays/nights/weekends

Details

Date posted

04 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,720 to £39,769 a year p.a. Inclusive of Outer London Weighting

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

196-NM11465

Job locations

ACCU Harefield Hospital

Hill End road

Harefield

UB9 6JH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Band 5 staff nurse working as part of the clinical team providing direct patient care in a cardiothoracic hospital.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Band 5 staff nurse working as part of the clinical team providing direct patient care in a cardiothoracic hospital.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Training to a diploma/degree level

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
  • Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own sphere of practice

Desirable

  • Depending on previous experience the candidate may be expected to supervise junior staff
  • Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS

Skills

Essential

  • Good basic level of English and excellent verbal communication skills

Desirable

  • Able to manage difficult situations
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Training to a diploma/degree level

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
  • Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own sphere of practice

Desirable

  • Depending on previous experience the candidate may be expected to supervise junior staff
  • Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS

Skills

Essential

  • Good basic level of English and excellent verbal communication skills

Desirable

  • Able to manage difficult situations

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ACCU Harefield Hospital

Hill End road

Harefield

UB9 6JH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ACCU Harefield Hospital

Hill End road

Harefield

UB9 6JH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Sister ACCU

Martina Quinn

m.quinn2@rbht.nhs.uk

01895828302

Details

Date posted

04 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,720 to £39,769 a year p.a. Inclusive of Outer London Weighting

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

196-NM11465

Job locations

ACCU Harefield Hospital

Hill End road

Harefield

UB9 6JH


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