Job summary
We are looking for a proactive and dynamic band 6 Nurse, committed to personal professional development to join our team in Ward 4 South - Cardiology Unit. The successful candidate will need to be committed to providing a high standard of patient care, supporting and developing junior nurses and will work alongside other members of the team to achieve a high standard in the Key Performance Indicators. The post holder will be expected to complete, maintain and work within the Trust band 6 competency and skills framework and act as deputy for the ward manager as required.
Main duties of the job
Ward 4 South is a busy 32 bedded Cardiology Ward that incorporates 14 monitored Coronary Care beds. It works closely with the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory at Ealing and Northwick Park Hospital sites and Cardiac Day Care Unit.
Patients on the ward undergo procedures such as Angiogram, Angioplasty, Rotablation, Pacemaker insertion and Internal Loop Recorder insertion. In the coronary care unit patients may receive inotropic drug support and non-invasive ventilation with arterial line monitoring.
As the band 6 RN on Ward 4 South you will support the clinical nurse manager in delivering high quality care to the patients and be actively involved in audit and improving care.
You will need clear confident communication skills, experience in cardiology nursing, teaching / mentoring experience and be able to support and lead a team of nurses for a shift.
You will ensure high quality, safe patient care, efficient and safe flow of patients though the ward through close liaison with discharge teams and clinical site practitioners.
Undertake weekly and monthly audits and quality improvement initiatives on the ward under guidance of the Ward Manager.
Lead and support a small team of junior nurses , healthcare support workers and learners on the ward to ensure they are confident, settled and supported to deliver high quality patient care.
The post involves internal rotation to night duty.
All internal candidates should have completed the ALERT course.
About us
All staff employed by the Trust are expected to embody our 'HEART' values throughout their employment. The values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and underpin everything we do and say to achieve our vision: Honesty - open and honest in everything we do Equality - we value all people equally and treat them fairly whilst recognising their individuality Accountability - we will provide excellent care and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all patients Respect - we treat everybody the way we would like to be treated Teamwork - we work together to make improvements, delivering consistent, high quality, safe care
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification and band 6 competency and skills framework.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification and band 6 competency and skills framework.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse ( Adult) qualification with NMC PIN
- Completed or working towards a nursing degree
Desirable
- Completed ALERT course
- Post graduate cardiology or high dependency care qualification
- Current ILS qualification
- Practice Supervisor / Assessor / mentorship qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- cardiology nursing experience
- coronary care or high dependency / critical care experience
- Basic ECG and cardiac monitoring interpretation skills
Desirable
- Care of patients pre and post cardiac procedures
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Experienced at taking charge of a ward
- Self motiviated and able to lead a team of juniors
- Knowledge and experience of safe discharge planning
Desirable
- Experience at answering datix and understanding of clinical governance
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse ( Adult) qualification with NMC PIN
- Completed or working towards a nursing degree
Desirable
- Completed ALERT course
- Post graduate cardiology or high dependency care qualification
- Current ILS qualification
- Practice Supervisor / Assessor / mentorship qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- cardiology nursing experience
- coronary care or high dependency / critical care experience
- Basic ECG and cardiac monitoring interpretation skills
Desirable
- Care of patients pre and post cardiac procedures
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Experienced at taking charge of a ward
- Self motiviated and able to lead a team of juniors
- Knowledge and experience of safe discharge planning
Desirable
- Experience at answering datix and understanding of clinical governance
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).
