Job overview
Are you a compassionate and motivated nurse looking to develop your skills in a specialist setting? We are looking for experienced nurses who are knowledgeable, ambitious and safety focused, and who put the patients at the centre of all they do.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary team to assess, monitor, and support patients through their diagnostic journey. This role offers an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge in cardiac/cardiothoracic nursing, gain experience in advanced assessment techniques, and contribute to improving outcomes for patients.
We have full time permanent positions with a mixture of long days and nights, Monday - Sunday Previous relevant experience is desirable however we welcome any interested nurses with a passion for cardiac.
You will need to be dynamic and a forward-thinking nurse with a desire to share your knowledge and skills within an inclusive and diverse environment. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a genuine enthusiasm for providing high quality, individualised patient centred care. You will be supported by our nursing management team, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, cardiac clinical practice educators and highly skilled multi-disciplinary team members.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide high quality compassionate care to all patients.
2. To be professional and accountable for own actions and to work within the guidelines, policies and procedures of Imperial NHS Trust.
3. Provide support and, individualised care to patients, relatives/carers in collaboration with the multi professional team, in line with the local and national targets.
4. At all times ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery.
5. To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full 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 required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
6. Current RN (Adult) with NMC registration
Desirable criteria
7. Relevant post registration course in ECG monitoring and interpretation
8. Immediate Life Support (ILS)
9. Mentorship course or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
10. Minimum 6 months post registration experience within healthcare
Desirable criteria
11. Previous coronary care/cardiology or acute medical ward experience
12. Previous cardiothoracic care experience
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential criteria
13. Medication administration skills including IV drug administration (or a willingness to undergo training)
14. Ability to develop own clinical skills, problem solve, plan and prioritise workload
15. Ability to maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
16. Knowledgeable about healthcare issues and care of the acutely ill patient
Desirable criteria
17. Basic knowledge of CPAP, NIV, acute MI interventions and treatments
18. Rhythm recognition and 12-lead ECG interpretation
19. Evidence of teaching and developing junior staff, formally or informally (or willingness to)
Right to work
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