Staff Nurse - Cardiology

Papworthhospital; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heart and lung hospital in Cambridge is looking for a Band 5 Nurse to join their cardiology ward. In this full-time, permanent role, you will care for patients undergoing various cardiac procedures and uphold the hospital's Trust values of compassion, excellence, and collaboration. Ideal candidates should have at least a diploma in nursing, current NMC registration, and a passion for patient care. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced and supportive environment, making a difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Current registration with NMC, part one or two of the register required.
• Evidence of continued professional development essential.
• Must have a degree in Nursing and teaching qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Care for a diverse range of patients in a high-paced environment.
• Work with a team to uphold Trust values of Compassion, Excellence, and Collaboration.
• Support and supervise junior team members.

Skills

Proven communication skills

Knowledge of clinical governance

Ability to problem solve

Cultural and social awareness

Experience in Cardiology

Education

Registration with NMC

Diploma, BSc or MSc in Nursing

Teaching and assessor qualification

Job description

Our cardiology ward and coronary care unit is a fast paced, high acuity place of work and the regions primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) centre. Patients undergo investigations and/or treatment for acute coronary syndrome, valve disease and electrophysiology.

The cardiology ward has 53 beds where the team will care for a variety of patients, from elective to emergency pathways from the ambulance service to district general hospitals. Examples of procedures include transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), Ablation, permanent pacemaker (PPM)/other devices and new pioneering procedures for example laser atherectomy.

The coronary care unit has 6 beds, this is the centre of the regional PPCI service and patients that require a higher level of care. The team will expect to care for patients from the PPCI service and patients with single organ failure requiring support for example, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) or continued positive airway pressure (CPAP).

The nursing dependency of the patients is diverse with direct transfers from the regional general hospitals and emergency pathways running through our department and as such is dependent on the clinical skills of trained and motivated nurses.

We have a superb and supportive team of dedicated nurses and support staff. Our staff are focused on providing the highest standards of patient care, upholding our Trust values of Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. We are keen to recruit staff to join our team who will share our vision, enthusiasm and pride in the care we deliver.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

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On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Current registration with NMC, part one or two of the register
• Diploma, BSc or MSc in Nursing
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Degree in Nursing
• Teaching and assessor qualification

Experience

• Proven evidence-based clinical practice
• Demonstrates reflective practice
• Adhering to the NMC Code of Conduct and professional practice guidance
• Good theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing within the clinical area
• Health and safety awareness
• Knowledge of clinical governance and quality assurance
• Awareness and need to demonstrate a professional appearance and behaviour
• Aware of cultural and social influences on health and of the importance of respecting diversity and differences
• ILS trained or willingness to undertake the training
• Able to problem solve and use own initiative
• Able to plan, organise and prioritise workload
• Proven communication skills, written and oral
• Able to support, supervise junior members of the team
• Able to work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team, patients and their relatives
• Be self-motivated
• Have the ability to take initiative as required and able to liaise with the appropriate manager and bleep holder
• Evidence of experience in Cardiology
• Awareness of broader issues within the Trust and the wider NHS
• Understanding of the professional nursing agenda
• Able to induct/orientate new staff to the clinical area and identify key learning needs of less experienced staff

Additional Criteria

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 theUK Visas and Immigration website .

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 .

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact:

Nursing Recruitment Team

[e-mail]

07775705200

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 5

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

175-2526-CW1564

Job locations

Royal Papworth Hospital
Papworth Road
Cambridge Bio Medical Campus
Cambridge
CB2 0AY