Overview
Elizabeth Ward/CCU is a busy cardiology unit with 8 coronary care beds and 10 general cardiology beds. Our patients require specialist cardiac investigations and treatment across interventional cardiology, heart failure, electrophysiology and cardiac device implantation. There is a multidisciplinary approach to care on our ward and you will assist the nursing team in delivering safe and high-quality care. There is scope for professional development through the role of link nurse and through relevant healthcare courses and training. The ward has an outstanding reputation for innovation and quality improvement and we record the majority of our documentation electronically.
The candidate should possess excellent communication skills and be committed to delivering safe and compassionate care. We welcome new ideas and strive to continually improve our delivery of care to patients. We welcome applications from new and experienced individuals willing to deliver excellent standards of care, contributing positively to maintaining outstanding levels of care.
Main duties of the job
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed job description and person specification. The job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge that is required.
Person Specification
Experience
* Relevant experience within the appropriate specialty
Qualifications
* Registered or newly qualified nurse
Skills
* Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
* Ability to identify deteriorating patients
* Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessments undertaken and risks identified
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Other information
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 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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Barts Health NHS Trust — Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, E11 1NR
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