Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our friendly team in the Cardiac Day Unit / Cath Labs.The unit is expanding and this is an exciting time to join in the development of the existing 6 bedded Cardiac Day Unit and a radial lounge and two Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratories, where a wide range of procedures are performed including primary angioplasty.
Main duties of the job
You will be enthusiastic, well motivated and friendly with a genuine interest in cardiac nursing. This position will involve working with the cardiologists, as well as providing high quality care to both NHS and private patients in the Day unit having procedures such as transoesophageal echo and cardioversions
- Acts at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, and within theprinciples of the scope of Professional Practice and ensures other members of the team also work within these.
- Maintain professional working relationships with all members of the Cardiac Catheterisation Team and effectively contribute to the team's continual development.
- Provide nursing assistance to the cardiologist during procedures and investigations in the cath lab and day unit
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
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.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
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
- Good general education
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at band 5
Desirable
- Previous work related experience
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and the multi-disciplinary team in English.
- Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
Desirable
- IV medication competency achieved
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Good general education
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at band 5
Desirable
- Previous work related experience
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and the multi-disciplinary team in English.
- Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
Desirable
- IV medication competency achieved
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).
