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Job Overview
Our Cardiology Unit is a busy acute centre caring for patients with a wide range of cardiac conditions.
Inpatient services are provided on Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) and Acute Cardiology ward, providing specialised cardiology care in all areas of acute and interventional cardiology.
The ward has 8 CCU beds and will often take ICU step down patients.
Our team, care for patients with varying monitoring demands and ventilation support which provides a great opportunity to develop experience with high dependency patients, for those aspiring for a future with ED or ITU.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be caring for sick cardiac patients, they must possess skills to care for the acute cardiac patients.
The post holder must be able to demonstrate they can care for acutely ill cardiac patients, and act accordingly to their clinical needs and NEWS score.
The post holder will be designated on a regular basis to take charge of the ward/department in the absence of the ward manager or senior nurse after two years in post and on an occasional basis within the first two years in post.
The post holder will work within and lead a clinical care team.
The post holder will take personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and will ensure duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code of Professional conduct.
The post holder will be responsible for assessment, planning, provision, maintenance and evaluation of patient care.
The post holder will take responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants and students on a daily basis.
The post holder will actively contribute to the provision of a good learning environment by taking on the role of mentor/assessor for learners eg. Student nurses and support worker roles.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For a full overview of the role and the knowledge/ skills required, please refer to the Job Description document attached as an additional document to this advert
* Organise and participate in the delivery of high standards of evidence based nursing care.
* Take regular responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
* To report to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team any significant changes in a patient’s condition or situation.
* Responsible for taking charge of the ward/department on a regular basis in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility.
* Take personal responsibility as a team leader for the delivery of care of patients in a defined area.
* To contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support and advice, as necessary Ensure referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
* Ensure the safe ordering, administration and custody of patients’ medication according to Trust policies and procedures.
* In the absence of senior staff be responsible for delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, health care assistants and students
* Where relevant to be responsible for and assist in co-ordinating discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team
* Where relevant, responsible for the admission, assessment and preparation of patients undergoing treatment or investigations.
* Escort patients to other wards or departments as required.
* To take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients are treated with courtesy at all times, the individual needs of patients are respected and confidentiality is maintained at all times.
* Liaise effectively with other disciplines or departments as appropriate.
* To be able to act in emergency situations and to be familiar with emergency procedures including fire and resuscitation. To be responsible for the support and direction of junior staff in such situations according to Trust policy.
* To be responsible for ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues.
* Ensure the readiness for use of special equipment and the availability of nursing supplies in conjunction with the senior ward nurses.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
* RGN/Paediatric Nurse, with current live Registration
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
* eaching and assessing qualification (998 or equivalent) or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration (secured a position on this type of course)
Experience
Essential criteria
* Expectation to undertake training for extended roles required by the ward / department. i.e. IV drug administration, Cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, male catheterisation, PCA and Epidural training
* Ideally, currently working in a hospital setting, as a Qualified Nurse or a Qualifying Student
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Sound knowledge of Trust Policies & practices including manual handling, health & safety and infection control.
* Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e. IHS, Acis, Email use.
If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.
If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151.
North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
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