Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual with a cardiology background to join our team in the Cardiac and Stroke Receiving Unit (CSRU) at Wycombe for a 12 month secondment role.
CSRU was established in 2012 as a specialist unit providing emergency care to people with cardiac and stroke symptoms. The service offers 24hr admission, assessment and treatment for a wide range of conditions, we also offer a Monday to Friday PPCI service to the people living in the county of Buckinghamshire and a Thrombolysis/ Thrombectomy service 24/7.
Main duties of the job
Within this role the successful applicant will co-ordinate the shift, support the junior staff and provide expert knowledge where needed. Part of their daily responsibilities will also involve working in a supportive role alongside the stroke nurses ensuring that we deliver the highest possible care to all service users.
Running and coordinating a busy 8 bed unit for the region involving stroke and cardiac working with a full multi-disciplinary approach .
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfDWhat does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
Why work for us?o We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.What do we stand for?o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- NMC Registration on Part 1 of the Register
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Teaching And assessing or Mentorship qualification /PASS
- First Line Management Course/ PEAK 1
Desirable
- Post-registration qualification in specialist area/ Coronary care course
- Band 6 Development course
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Post registration clinical experience
- Experience of teaching and assessing students and qualified & non-qualified staff in the clinical area
- Demonstrates an understanding of the National agenda for the speciality, knowledge of quality standards, NICE Guidance, CQC, and best practice
- Previous experience as shift/team leader
- Experience of and a clear Knowledge of care of patients with a Stroke
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Proven organisational and communication skills:
- Courteous with all customers, both internal and external
- Able to influence and overcome resistance through application of advanced communication skills
- To be able to present information in a professional manner using clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers and to ensure records are kept accurately and in a legible manner
- Ability to write detailed reports on patients' care to ensure interpretation by other members of the multi-disciplined team for complete and safe care of the patient.
- Ability to work within a team and independently to manage and plan own and team care of patients to ensure provision of high quality, comprehensive, holistic and timely assessments and treatments for patients
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Ability to work required shift pattern
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- NMC Registration on Part 1 of the Register
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Teaching And assessing or Mentorship qualification /PASS
- First Line Management Course/ PEAK 1
Desirable
- Post-registration qualification in specialist area/ Coronary care course
- Band 6 Development course
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Post registration clinical experience
- Experience of teaching and assessing students and qualified & non-qualified staff in the clinical area
- Demonstrates an understanding of the National agenda for the speciality, knowledge of quality standards, NICE Guidance, CQC, and best practice
- Previous experience as shift/team leader
- Experience of and a clear Knowledge of care of patients with a Stroke
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Proven organisational and communication skills:
- Courteous with all customers, both internal and external
- Able to influence and overcome resistance through application of advanced communication skills
- To be able to present information in a professional manner using clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers and to ensure records are kept accurately and in a legible manner
- Ability to write detailed reports on patients' care to ensure interpretation by other members of the multi-disciplined team for complete and safe care of the patient.
- Ability to work within a team and independently to manage and plan own and team care of patients to ensure provision of high quality, comprehensive, holistic and timely assessments and treatments for patients
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Ability to work required shift pattern
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
