Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our nursing team. Torcross ward is a busy 8 bedded Coronary Care unit. We are also a tertiary referral centre for cardiac conditions in the South West . The patients we care for include those with acute coronary syndrome undergoing PPCI. In addition to this, patients with arrhythmias, heart failure and preoperative cardiac surgery .
We aim to provide a friendly and professional working environment, whilst delivering a high standard of care to our patients.
If you would like to come and meet our team, or for an informal visit in the first instance please contact Gerry Madar via 01752 439121.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for co-ordinating and delivering effective quality nursing care following a patient centred model of practice, ensuring the ward runs efficiently.
Assessing the needs, planning, implementing and evaluating the care for a group of patients.
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
'Relocation package may be available'
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients needs based on evidence.
- Reporting and documentation of all relevant nursing needs communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multidisciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patient care as they occur.
- Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area and advice to patients, family and others in Health promotion issues.
- Demonstrate an undertaking evidence-based practise playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care
- Supervising, assessing, mentoring and supporting junior staff where appropriate, including bank and agency staff
- Increasing the level of knowledge and skills within the ward/directorate through sharing best practice and supporting others to develop their professional abilities
- Implementing and sharing good infection control practice
- Undertaking manual handling assessments and ensuring identified actions are met
- Day to day direct supervision of patients and staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients needs based on evidence.
- Reporting and documentation of all relevant nursing needs communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multidisciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patient care as they occur.
- Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area and advice to patients, family and others in Health promotion issues.
- Demonstrate an undertaking evidence-based practise playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care
- Supervising, assessing, mentoring and supporting junior staff where appropriate, including bank and agency staff
- Increasing the level of knowledge and skills within the ward/directorate through sharing best practice and supporting others to develop their professional abilities
- Implementing and sharing good infection control practice
- Undertaking manual handling assessments and ensuring identified actions are met
- Day to day direct supervision of patients and staff
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience within a similar role.
Desirable
- Completed Preceptorship
- Demonstrable experience of cardiac nursing
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification or demonstrable experience
- Basic Computer skills or computer literate (e.g. ECDL)
- Relevant cardiac course
APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Attention to detail
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience within a similar role.
Desirable
- Completed Preceptorship
- Demonstrable experience of cardiac nursing
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification or demonstrable experience
- Basic Computer skills or computer literate (e.g. ECDL)
- Relevant cardiac course
APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Attention to detail
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.
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.
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).
