Job summary
We need your help to run the emergency heart attack service for the whole of Kent! The friendly, supportive CCU Team at the William Harvey would like you to join us in saving lives in Kent.
> Taking part in huddles/handover meetings with consultants, junior doctors, and colleagues from the Cardiology Ward.> Ward rounds with consultants.> Cardiac bed and patient flow management, liaising with the site team and cardiology registrar seeing referrals.> Receiving primary PCI patients out of hours in the cardiac catheter lab, acting as the running nurse for those emergency procedures.> Supporting clinical governance activities to maintain high standards of care within the service.> Liaising with other Trusts/hospitals, including London Trusts, as well as the ambulance service, anaesthetics/ITU and other teams involved in emergency care.> Collaborating with the wider cardiology "family" including Cardiology Inreach Nurses, Cardiac Rehab, Heart Failure, Physiologists, Arrhythmia Nurse, Research Nurse, Cardiac Radiographers, and Cath Lab Team.
Main duties of the job
Recent changes and improvement drives within the organisation are creating new opportunities for development and progression, supported by initiatives within the Care Group such as Development Days and Clinical Support. Kent is a beautiful county with good links to the continent and London, and with plenty of exciting places to explore.
Main duties of the job include:
Taking charge of the shift on Cardiac Care, overseeing the team giving clinical care to acutely ill cardiac patients.
Receiving referrals on the primary PCI pathway, triaging them and coordinating the team to receive any patient accepted.
Supporting, teaching and developing junior members of the team.
Getting involved in the management of the Unit, assisting the Ward Manager with e.g. rostering, investigating incidents, organising team days, and educational activities.
Managing cardiac beds in close collaboration with the MDT in the context of fast-changing clinical priorities and pressurised resources.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience as Band 5 in acute setting.
- At least some experience in Cardiology.
- Registered Nurse currently on the NMC register.
Desirable
- Experience as Band 5 within acute Cardiology setting.
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice.
- Previous experience at Band 5 within specialty. Evidence of on-going personal + professional Development.
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
- Delivery of evidence-based practice.
- Relevant practical skills, e.g. ILS, IV drug administration etc.
- Some skills in ECG interpretation.
- Excellent communication skills.
Desirable
- Advanced ECG interpretation skills.
- Teaching and IT skills.
Governance
Essential
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance Framework.
- Knowledge of audit processes and reporting framework to facilitate learning from incidents.
Desirable
- Awareness of risk management issues and improvement metrics.
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Demonstrating patient-focused approach, compassionate with patients and colleagues.
- Ongoing willingness to learn, showing initiative, being proactive.
- Resilience, engaging communication (written, verbal and online).
- Caring and compassionate with patients and colleagues alike
Desirable
- Leadership skills and qualities.
- Management skills.
Other
Essential
- Awareness of Trust Values, understanding of key issues in the NHS.
Desirable
- Understanding of unique aspects of Cardiology Service in this Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience as Band 5 in acute setting.
- At least some experience in Cardiology.
- Registered Nurse currently on the NMC register.
Desirable
- Experience as Band 5 within acute Cardiology setting.
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice.
- Previous experience at Band 5 within specialty. Evidence of on-going personal + professional Development.
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
- Delivery of evidence-based practice.
- Relevant practical skills, e.g. ILS, IV drug administration etc.
- Some skills in ECG interpretation.
- Excellent communication skills.
Desirable
- Advanced ECG interpretation skills.
- Teaching and IT skills.
Governance
Essential
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance Framework.
- Knowledge of audit processes and reporting framework to facilitate learning from incidents.
Desirable
- Awareness of risk management issues and improvement metrics.
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Demonstrating patient-focused approach, compassionate with patients and colleagues.
- Ongoing willingness to learn, showing initiative, being proactive.
- Resilience, engaging communication (written, verbal and online).
- Caring and compassionate with patients and colleagues alike
Desirable
- Leadership skills and qualities.
- Management skills.
Other
Essential
- Awareness of Trust Values, understanding of key issues in the NHS.
Desirable
- Understanding of unique aspects of Cardiology Service in this Trust.
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).
