Job summary
An exciting opportunity to work as part of an experienced Team in Cardiology in an acute setting CCU.
The successful candidate will be able to display a good level of autonomy and management skills and will frequently lead the Team on shift.
Enthusiastic, highly motivated and clinically credible, you will rise to the challenge of providing an high standard of care within a busy 8 bedded Coronary Care.
Main duties of the job
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 9 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
You will also have the energy, drive and expertise to become part of a well-established team. You will assist in providing leadership, support to the Nursing team and other professional colleagues, and play a key role in developing all grades of staff. You will also work closely with the Senior Nurse and Unit manager to deliver measurable quality improvement in all aspects of the patient's experience.
To be successful you will have significant experience at aBand 5 within a Cardiac Care setting and will have developed an in-depth knowledge of cardiac nursing.
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work on your own initiative while assisting in leading a team of nurses. A clear vision for best practise is essential together with a reputation for professional innovation.
Ongoing support will be provided through clinical supervision, team meetings and development days. You can expect to have regular appraisals and a personal development plan, with access to further study and opportunities to expand your role in line with service developments.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A developmental post working to high a standard of care delivery in a diverse setting.
Clinical aspects will differ on a daily basis with a fast turnaround of patients.
The successful candidate will become part of a dynamic Team and work closely with our Cardiology Ward and Cardiac Day Case Unit.
Delivering Level 2 cardiology care to 8 patients.
Supporting the manager and Deputy manager of CCU and taking on responsibility at a Management level in their absence. Delegating staff to patients and Risk assessing CCU per shift. Working closely with the Multidisciplinary Team and our Tertiary Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A developmental post working to high a standard of care delivery in a diverse setting.
Clinical aspects will differ on a daily basis with a fast turnaround of patients.
The successful candidate will become part of a dynamic Team and work closely with our Cardiology Ward and Cardiac Day Case Unit.
Delivering Level 2 cardiology care to 8 patients.
Supporting the manager and Deputy manager of CCU and taking on responsibility at a Management level in their absence. Delegating staff to patients and Risk assessing CCU per shift. Working closely with the Multidisciplinary Team and our Tertiary Centre.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills - verbal and written.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a cardiac care setting
Desirable
- Experience in more than one speciality
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- UK NMC Registration
- In depth knowledge of the clinical field
Desirable
- Cardiac/critical care qualification
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant policy guidance
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills - verbal and written.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a cardiac care setting
Desirable
- Experience in more than one speciality
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- UK NMC Registration
- In depth knowledge of the clinical field
Desirable
- Cardiac/critical care qualification
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant policy guidance
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).
