Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a band 5 registered nurse to work on the Acute Cardiac Care Unit / Ward 1 at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. The ward is a fast paced and exciting environment to work in, offering great opportunities to develop as a cardiac nurse. You would be joining a well-established team and would be well supported through your development.
This role will require a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with the ability to multi task, provide support to other members of the team and deliver excellent patient care. As Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, (in conjunction with Bradford Teaching Hospitals) is a teaching hospital you are also expected to be a role model to our student nurses, nursing associates and medical students. You will be expected to maintain a 100% compliance with mandatory training and to adhere to all hospital policies including the uniform policy.
Main duties of the job
Cardiology experience is preferred; however we do offer a comprehensive cardiology training package. Excellent communication skills are paramount as you will be liaising with a wide range of departments from within the Trust and with other cardiac centres within the cardiac network. You will work alongside our discharge co-ordinator to ensure safe and effective movement into, and out of the ward to ensure effective flow of patients throughout the Trust.
About us
The Acute Cardiac Care Unit has 4 Coronary Care Beds, 4 side rooms and 24 ward beds; the ward currently has the ability to remotely monitor 8 patients via telemetry, this is likely to be expanded to other areas in the Trust in the near future. We work closely with Leeds General Infirmary, cardiac rehabilitation nurses, heart failure specialist nurses, cardiorespiratory department, and cardiac catheter lab. The ward staffing ratios have been established to reflect the fact that we regularly take level 2 patients (Safer Nursing Care Tool). We also provide ward based specialist care to a small number of Endocrinology, Haematology, and Oncology patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a staff nurse you will care for patients with a wide range of conditions including, MIs, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disease, endocarditis, angiography, pacemakers, TOEs; whilst being supported in gaining essential time management, prioritisation, delegation and leadership experience. With the opportunity for academic leadership development eg Edward Jenner programme, and taking charge of the unit when competent to do so. You will play a vital role in supporting the Unit on our pathway to excellence.
For further information and full details of the role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a staff nurse you will care for patients with a wide range of conditions including, MIs, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disease, endocarditis, angiography, pacemakers, TOEs; whilst being supported in gaining essential time management, prioritisation, delegation and leadership experience. With the opportunity for academic leadership development eg Edward Jenner programme, and taking charge of the unit when competent to do so. You will play a vital role in supporting the Unit on our pathway to excellence.
For further information and full details of the role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Recent experience within an acute hospital setting
- Recent, relevant experience of working in an NHS acute in-patient area
Desirable
- Recent, relevant band 5/post-qualification experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered with NMC
- Studied to Diploma level or equivalent
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification for example SLIP/ ENB 998D32/D33
- Degree in Healthcare/Nursing studies
- Completed 6 months Preceptorship period following registration
Person Specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Recent experience within an acute hospital setting
- Recent, relevant experience of working in an NHS acute in-patient area
Desirable
- Recent, relevant band 5/post-qualification experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered with NMC
- Studied to Diploma level or equivalent
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification for example SLIP/ ENB 998D32/D33
- Degree in Healthcare/Nursing studies
- Completed 6 months Preceptorship period following registration
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).
