Job summary
Hammersmith Hospital is ICHT's specialist hospital based in East Acton and renowned for its strong research connections. It offers a range of services including renal, haematology, cancer and cardiology care, and provides the regional specialist heart attack centre.
A7 is a 25-bedded inpatient cardiology ward incorporating a 5 bedded coronary care unit (CCU) and 20 step-down beds including monitoring and telemetry. A7 is the predominant receiving unit for patients admitted via our 24/7 Primary PCI and arrhythmia service that covers North West London ICS.
All staff work across both the CCU and our step down ward. CCU cares for higher acuity patients post PPCI, complex cardiac arrhythmias, intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), TAVI, and patients on non-invasive modes of ventilation (NIV). ECG interpretation skills are essential for these posts.
The unit is fast paced and our Band 6 team both lead and co-ordinate; out of hours they are the point of contact and hold the bed bleep for cardiology.
We are looking for experienced cardiology nurses who are knowledgeable, ambitious and safety focused, and who put the patients at the centre of all they do. The Directorate will offer further development that can be tailored to the successful candidate/s and include both leadership and clinical components.Informal discussions welcomed.
Main duties of the job
- Providing high quality, effective, individualised nursing care to patients by assessing their needs and developing, implementing and evaluating care plans without supervision.
- The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the specialty.
- To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care with supervision from senior staff.
- To support the ward manager to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients. Maintaining accurate clinical observations of patients, utilising nursing skills and competencies.
- To manage a group of healthcare support workers and assign delegated tasks and responsibility as appropriate. Assisting in the teaching and development of healthcare support workers and students, helping them to achieve their learning outcomes.
- To ensure a positive focused service incorporating patients' feedback to maintain and improve patient care. To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Current RN (Adult) with NMC registration
Desirable
- Immediate Life Support (ILS)
- Relevant post registration course in ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Mentorship course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 6 months post registration experience within healthcare
Desirable
- Previous coronary care/cardiology or acute medical ward experience
- Previous cardiothoracic care experience
Skills
Essential
- Knowledgeable about healthcare issues and care of the acutely ill patient
- Medication administration skills including IV drug administration (or a willingness to undergo training)
- Able to demonstrate ability to deliver high standards of care to patients
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of CPAP, NIV, acute MI interventions and treatments
- Rhythm recognition and 12-lead ECG interpretation
- Evidence of teaching and developing junior staff, formally or informally (or willingness to)
- Complex discharge planning
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Current RN (Adult) with NMC registration
Desirable
- Immediate Life Support (ILS)
- Relevant post registration course in ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Mentorship course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 6 months post registration experience within healthcare
Desirable
- Previous coronary care/cardiology or acute medical ward experience
- Previous cardiothoracic care experience
Skills
Essential
- Knowledgeable about healthcare issues and care of the acutely ill patient
- Medication administration skills including IV drug administration (or a willingness to undergo training)
- Able to demonstrate ability to deliver high standards of care to patients
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of CPAP, NIV, acute MI interventions and treatments
- Rhythm recognition and 12-lead ECG interpretation
- Evidence of teaching and developing junior staff, formally or informally (or willingness to)
- Complex discharge planning
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).
