Job overview
Do you wish to be part of our expanding and dynamic team?
We are currently looking for enthusiastic staff nurses to join our acute cardiology team at Wycombe Hospital. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about cardiology and team work.
Team work is essential in CCU and the ward is supported by a high level of senior nurses who will be there to support you.
CCU is a 22 bedded and fast paced unit that specializes in cardiac care. You will have the opportunity to look after a variety of complex cardiovascular conditions.
This is the ideal role for someone with cardiology experience although if you are newly qualified and show drive to learn we are also interested in what you have to offer. You will be expected to be IV competent and able to undertake venepuncture and cannulation (or willing to learn). Undertaking immediate life support is also essential.
Your career goals are important to us and we believe in supporting our staff to develop the career that is right for them. Continuing education (supported by our clinical education team) and professional development are strongly encouraged, with opportunities available to you throughout your career. We offer specialist cardiac courses to all our staff as well as in house training which led by our cardiac practice development nurse.
Main duties of the job
1. The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development and/or implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
2. Expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the framework of Trust policies and in accordance to guidelines as laid down by the NMC.
3. Is expected to supervise qualified junior staff and HCAs.
4. Teaching qualified and unqualified staff, including pre registered and post basic students.
Working for our organisation
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
5. As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
6. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
7. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
8. We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
9. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
10. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
11. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families
What do we stand for?
12. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
13. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
14. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
15. Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN
Desirable criteria
16. Evidence of further continued professional development
17. Post qualification experience in relevant speciality
18. Hold / be working towards an NMC approved mentoring qualification
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential criteria
19. Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to negotiate
20. Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload with supervision
21. Awareness of the DoH guidance of clinical governance
22. Ability to solve problems and use initiative
Desirable criteria
23. Willingness to develop teaching skills
24. Awareness of the NHSE guidance of clinical governance in order to continuously improve quality of care e.g. quality, safety and ward audit standards
25. Knowledge of care planning, preceptorship, reflection and clinical supervision
Experience
Essential criteria
26. Ability to understand the role of a registered nurse
27. Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
28. Awareness of current professional nursing issues
29. Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
Desirable criteria
30. Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Desirable criteria
31. May be required to work in other departments if requested to do so
32. Internal rotation to nights
33. Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.
COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.
Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.
Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system.
Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.
Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.
Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.
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