Overview
As a Senior Staff Nurse within the Cardiology Department we'll look to you to lead and support your team to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate high standards of specialist care. You'll be a role model for our values, ensuring all your patients physical and emotional needs are met. The post holder will contribute to research-based care and other practice development initiatives such as recording and interpreting ECG as well as care for patients with chest drains, Epidural PCA and Femoral sheath removal.
Responsibilities
* Lead and support your team to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate high standards of specialist care.
* Be a role model for our values; ensure all patients\' physical and emotional needs are met.
* Contribute to research-based care and other practice development initiatives such as recording and interpreting ECG and care for patients with chest drains, Epidural PCA and femoral sheath removal.
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse with full NMC registration.
* Experience in Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology or Cardiothoracic surgery.
* Minimum of 2 years\' experience as a Band 5 Staff Nurse in adult cardiology.
About the role/location
We\'re looking for a Senior Staff Nurse to join our Cardiology Department at London Bridge Hospital, currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC. Regarded as one of the leading cardiovascular centres in the UK, our cardiology department carry out a wide range of cardiac procedures such as: Angiogram, Angioplasty, PPM insertions, Radiofrequency ablations, TAVI, CABG, Heart Valve Surgeries, Aortic aneurysm repairs.
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world\'s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we\'re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over 500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
* Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
* Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
* Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
* Group Life Assurance from day one
* Critical illness cover
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
* Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
* Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
* Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other. Our mission is simple, above all else we\'re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values
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