Job summary
We are looking for a band 6 Nurse for our Cardiac Unit.
This is a ten bed cardiology unit where we care for patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions. These can include patients with acute myocardial infarctions, patients with acute and chronic heart failure and cardiac arrhythmia's amongst others.
We have good links with Blackpool Victoria Hospital and work alongside the Coronary Care Unit and Cardiac Catheter Lab at Royal Preston Hospital. This involves preparing patient's for invasive procedures such as cardiac angiograms and permanent pacemakers.
The unit prides itself in good staff retention and encourages staff development through education. We are a friendly and supportive team looking for someone with the same qualities. The cardiac unit is a gold star accredited unit that highlights the excellent patient care that is provided and excellent team working.
Please feel free to contact Unit Manager Vicki Adair for an informal visit.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and highly motivated nurse with a good knowledge of cardiology medicine to join our existing team.
You must have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills in order to maintain and develop the team further. In addition to direct patient care the role will involve supporting unit staff.
This is a great opportunity to broaden your skills and knowledge and gain further experience within a specialised treatment.
As an individual, you will need to be able to maintain a focus on patients at all times, and provide a positive motivated attitude.
About us
We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in this role and would like to know more, then please don't hesitate to download and read our detailed job description and person specification!
- Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse's, Unit Manager or Matron in ensuring the provision of excellent care with compassion for the patients, relatives and visitors who are cared for within or by the ward, department, service or team.
- Ensure a high standard of nursing is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and National standards and evidence based guidelines.
- Assist and support the Ward Manager in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes
- Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation
- Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff
- Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
- Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care
- Promote provision of patient education and health promotion
- Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
- Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
- To participate in education and training of junior staff.
- Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in this role and would like to know more, then please don't hesitate to download and read our detailed job description and person specification!
- Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse's, Unit Manager or Matron in ensuring the provision of excellent care with compassion for the patients, relatives and visitors who are cared for within or by the ward, department, service or team.
- Ensure a high standard of nursing is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and National standards and evidence based guidelines.
- Assist and support the Ward Manager in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes
- Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation
- Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff
- Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
- Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care
- Promote provision of patient education and health promotion
- Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
- Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
- To participate in education and training of junior staff.
- Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional education or development in area of speciality
Desirable
- Degree
- Post registration qualification in area of speciality area
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leadership experience and learning.
- Awareness of recent advances within Nursing practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and safeguarding and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Experience of implementing changes to benefit patients and improve nursing practice
- Knowledge of Ethical issues
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg cardiology
- Knowledge of Research and Development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional education or development in area of speciality
Desirable
- Degree
- Post registration qualification in area of speciality area
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leadership experience and learning.
- Awareness of recent advances within Nursing practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and safeguarding and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Experience of implementing changes to benefit patients and improve nursing practice
- Knowledge of Ethical issues
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg cardiology
- Knowledge of Research and Development
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).
