Job summary
Mercury Ward at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon is looking to recruit staff nurses to join a fast paced and highly specialised Cardiology Ward and Cardio Geriatric Ward.
We are looking for qualified and enthusiastic nurses who can provide compassionate and professional care. Whether you are newly qualified with an interest in cardiac conditions/elderly care or looking to develop your career and gain experience in the exciting world medical nursing, we want to hear from you.
You will be caring for patients of all ages, who have been referred as a matter of urgency or who have come through our emergency department. As a key part of the team, you will help to treat and stabilise patients and support investigations and treatment.
Main duties of the job
1. Plan, deliver and evaluate compassionate nursing care to meet the patients individualised needs.
2. Ensure the highest standards of care and safety are maintained.
3. To be responsible for the assessment of individual patients using the appropriate programme/models of care and ensuring co-ordination and implementation of the discharge assessment process and appropriate multi-disciplinary referrals.
4. Responsible for the safe custody and administration of medicines, using a range of routes (once competency achieved) within the NMC Standards for Administration of Medicines and adhering to local policy.
5. To support the nurse in charge with the day to day planning, the delivery of a high quality nursing service and the continuous improvement of that service.
6. Promote patient involvement in care planning, Implementing and sustaining communication systems to keep patients and their relatives/families informed of treatment and progress.
7. To ensure effective communication is achieved and maintained of sensitive information, with regard to the patient assessments and clinical details.
8. To act as a role model, ensuring high quality, professional standards are maintained and delivered at all times.
About us
Mercury Ward has 35 beds, and you will be caring for patients from admission to discharge, with many opportunities for multidisciplinary working. The friendly and supportive team is led by a senior nurse whose focus is to provide support, guidance and opportunities for staff to further develop their careers. Training and development opportunities: Initially you will be placed with an experienced nurse who will act as your mentor offering support and guidance. Preceptorship is available to newly qualified nurses. Whatever stage in your career, we will offer you the support, guidance and training and development opportunities you need to develop a fulfilling and exciting career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
9. To document observations, results, decisions and actions effectively in patients notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team and as appropriate, to carers.
10. Provide legible and comprehensive patient records to agreed Trust and NMC standards and guidelines.
11. Assess patients suitability for discharge following medical review and instigate discharge planning arrangements. Liaise with multidisciplinary teams as appropriate to assist in complex discharge planning.
12. To develop and maintain effective communication links with all levels of staff within the Trust and external agencies.
13. To participate in the audit cycle of clinical practices and procedures including infection prevention & control initiatives.
14. To participate in quality account initiatives.
15. Assist in the monitoring and protecting of groups and individuals whose health and well-being may be at risk e.g.: vulnerable adults.
16. To participate and contribute appropriately in research, service modernisation, clinical governance and National Service Frameworks.
Full duties can be found on the attached JD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
9. To document observations, results, decisions and actions effectively in patients notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team and as appropriate, to carers.
10. Provide legible and comprehensive patient records to agreed Trust and NMC standards and guidelines.
11. Assess patients suitability for discharge following medical review and instigate discharge planning arrangements. Liaise with multidisciplinary teams as appropriate to assist in complex discharge planning.
12. To develop and maintain effective communication links with all levels of staff within the Trust and external agencies.
13. To participate in the audit cycle of clinical practices and procedures including infection prevention & control initiatives.
14. To participate in quality account initiatives.
15. Assist in the monitoring and protecting of groups and individuals whose health and well-being may be at risk e.g.: vulnerable adults.
16. To participate and contribute appropriately in research, service modernisation, clinical governance and National Service Frameworks.
Full duties can be found on the attached JD.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree qualification
- Teaching/Assessor Qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent
- Qualification /Experience in teaching and assessing
Experience
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- I.T. Literate
- Ability to document details clearly and accurately
- Good interpersonal skills and is able to deal with difficult/sensitive situations
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- Willingness to undertake training and assessment for further clinical skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree qualification
- Teaching/Assessor Qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent
- Qualification /Experience in teaching and assessing
Experience
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- I.T. Literate
- Ability to document details clearly and accurately
- Good interpersonal skills and is able to deal with difficult/sensitive situations
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- Willingness to undertake training and assessment for further clinical skills
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).
