Overview
Elizabeth Ward/CCU is a busy cardiology unit with 8 coronary care beds and 10 general cardiology beds. Our cardiology patients require specialist cardiac investigations and treatment, encompassing sub-specialties such as interventional cardiology, heart failure, electrophysiology and implantation of cardiac devices. There is a multidisciplinary approach to care on our ward and you will be assisting our dedicated nursing team in delivering safe and high quality of care. There is scope for professional development through the role of link nurse and the potential to develop your knowledge and skills through relevant healthcare courses/training.
The ward has an outstanding reputation for innovation and quality improvement. You’ll benefit from a vibrant culture tailored to help you thrive in your career goals. We have led the paper-lite journey at Whipps Cross Hospital, currently recording the majority of our documentation electronically.
We welcome applications from new and experienced individuals willing to deliver excellent standards of care, contributing positively to maintaining outstanding levels of care. 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.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values guide us in how we work together. We are committed to promoting inclusion and ensuring every staff member has a sense of belonging.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kauthar Mohamed, Job title: Ward Manager, Email: mohamed.kauthar@nhs.net
Responsibilities
* Assist our nursing team in delivering safe and high-quality care on a busy cardiology ward with sub-specialties including interventional cardiology, heart failure, electrophysiology and implantation of cardiac devices.
* Support professional development and participate in the role of link nurse; pursue relevant healthcare courses or training to develop knowledge and skills.
* Contribute to the multidisciplinary approach to patient care and help maintain high standards of documentation and care quality.
Qualifications
* Excellent communication skills and a commitment to safe and compassionate care.
* Willingness to deliver excellent standards of care and contribute positively to the ward’s performance and culture.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Note: This description retains key information about the role while removing irrelevant boilerplate and duplicative headings.
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