Cardiac Surgery Staff Nurse
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Job summary
The Bristol Heart Institute (BHI), is a regional specialist hospital with a national and international reputation as a centre of excellence, providing cardiology care for adult patients across the South West. The institute performs over 1500 adult cardiac operations per year, and delivers a full range of services to diagnose and treat people with complex heart cardiac conditions.
Ward C708 (Inpatient Cardiac Surgery Ward) has 23 beds and provides pre and post care to patients undergoing a range of cardiac surgery procedures such as Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts, Valve surgery, angiogram/PCI, device implantation and ACHD procedures.
The Ward specialises in the care of a wide variety of acute cardiac conditions. You will be joining a supportive nursing team that is committed to delivering high standards of patient care within the current challenging environment. We would welcome applications from experienced and recently graduated nurses with an enthusiasm cardiac surgery.
Main duties of the job
- In partnership with other professionals and disciplines, develop measurable patient care plans/goals. The process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to timely transfer or discharge.
- Take charge of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients on the ward /department prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 period.
- Work towards regularly taking charge of the ward/department on occasion prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 period.
- Delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members in relation to patient care (for example when taking charge or as link nurse)
- Ensure nursing documentation is maintained, accurate and timely in line with the Trust standard To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others. Promote and maintain a safe environment for patient: Administer medicines in accordance with Trust policy.
- Promote a clean environment and the prevention of hospital acquired infection
- Respond positively and act promptly to resolve problems/issues for patients/carers, utilising complaints procedures and PALs where appropriate.
- Identify record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with UHBristol NHS Foundation Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted
08 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
387-SPS-3614-GB
Job locations
Bristol Heart Institute
Terrell St.
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Heart Institute
Terrell St.
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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