Staff Nurse - Cardiac Surgical Stepdown Unit

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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Job summary

The Sussex Cardiac Centre in Brighton is continuing to expand and this is an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic and professional team.

We are an acute 11 bedded Cardiac Surgical Stepdown Unit, in a Tertiary Cardiac Centre. We provide excellent quality care to patients, pre and post cardiac surgery.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic nurse to join our friendly professional team.

Previous or current cardiac experience would be helpful and you will be working with our team in delivering the highest standards of nursing care.

If you are keen to develop professionally, you will benefit from the many educational and developmental opportunities available, along with the support of our cardiac surgery practice educator.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the team to provide an effective, safe environment of care for individual patients before and after cardiac surgery as well as patients' relatives and carers.
The post holder is also responsible and accountable for the total nursing care of patients allocated to them for each shift under the supervision of a charge nurse.

About us

Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Date posted

01 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-5987185-JAN24

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Care Delivery

Basic knowledge and understanding of non-invasive cardiac monitoring and provides appropriate care for the patient. Ensures safety and working order of all bedside equipment whilst setting alarm parameters where possible.
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates individualised evidenced based patient care for patients undergoing surgery both pre and post operatively by utilising and sufficiently maintaining care pathways, care plans and other relevant documentations.
Basic understanding of ECGs and able to recognise life threatening arrythmias. Able to perform 12 lead ECG analysis.
Effectively and efficiently manage own workload, prioritising care provided.
Administers medications safely (oral/IV/Via NGT/IM/SC) and accordingly within the Trusts policies and procedures.
Responsible for wound assessment and dressing application seeking guidance from tissue viability nurse if indicated.
Able to care and look after patients with chest drains, epicardial pacing wires, central lines, pericardial drains, redivacs, NG tubes, VAC dressings and PICO dressings.
With the support of senior nurses, is able to deal with distressing or emotional circumstances.
Proven ability to take the clinical lead or participate effectively and safely in the management of an emergency situation.
Ensures a holistic approach is adopted when administering care to patients.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Care Delivery

Basic knowledge and understanding of non-invasive cardiac monitoring and provides appropriate care for the patient. Ensures safety and working order of all bedside equipment whilst setting alarm parameters where possible.
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates individualised evidenced based patient care for patients undergoing surgery both pre and post operatively by utilising and sufficiently maintaining care pathways, care plans and other relevant documentations.
Basic understanding of ECGs and able to recognise life threatening arrythmias. Able to perform 12 lead ECG analysis.
Effectively and efficiently manage own workload, prioritising care provided.
Administers medications safely (oral/IV/Via NGT/IM/SC) and accordingly within the Trusts policies and procedures.
Responsible for wound assessment and dressing application seeking guidance from tissue viability nurse if indicated.
Able to care and look after patients with chest drains, epicardial pacing wires, central lines, pericardial drains, redivacs, NG tubes, VAC dressings and PICO dressings.
With the support of senior nurses, is able to deal with distressing or emotional circumstances.
Proven ability to take the clinical lead or participate effectively and safely in the management of an emergency situation.
Ensures a holistic approach is adopted when administering care to patients.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

NMC registered
Staff Nurse experience

Desirable

cardiac experience

Person Specification

essential

Essential

NMC registered
Staff Nurse experience

Desirable

cardiac experience

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.