Staff Nurse - CAU

Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Dudley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a dedicated registered nurse to join the Cardiac Assessment Unit at a leading NHS Trust. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care, work closely with specialists, and contribute to the development of cardiac care. Flexible working options and a commitment to staff wellbeing are part of the role.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Wellbeing Support

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in acute hospital settings is essential.
• Ability to perform ECGs, cannulation, and venepuncture.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of patients during a shift.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care programmes.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as venepuncture and ECG.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Compassion

Education

Registered Nurse

Tools

ECG

Cannulation

Venepuncture

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Cardiac Assessment Unit. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual who is committed to delivering excellent patient care to join our small but friendly team.

The Cardiac Assessment Unit supports patients in their journey through the ED and the SDEC pathway. The successful candidate will work closely with the Cardiology Specialist Nurses, specialist registrars, and consultants to deliver nursing care to patients presenting with a wide variety of cardiovascular symptoms. Working flexibly and autonomously at times, you will be a vital part of the team that provides diagnostic and therapeutic treatments.

Experience of working in an acute hospital setting, outstanding organisational and communication skills are essential, together with the ability to perform ECGs, cannulation, and venepuncture. Personal and professional development is important to our team, and this will be facilitated by a structured local competency programme. As you develop, you will be supported to apply for the cardiac care modules.

We are looking to appoint committed, compassionate registered nurses with a keen interest in cardiac care and a desire to deliver a great patient experience.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

1. To manage a group of patients during a shift and achieve and maintain a high standard of nursing care.
2. To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate programmes of care for individuals, ensuring a high standard of nursing practice at all times.
3. To undertake a nursing management round of a designated group of patients to assess and prioritise care.
4. To communicate effectively with patients and visitors and ensure that their needs for information are met.
5. To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and treatment and that they have sufficient information to do this.
6. To perform diagnostic tests such as venepuncture, ECG, and blood/marrow samples, with required training to supervise others in these tests.
7. To perform additional clinical roles relevant to the speciality and participate in the training, supervision, and assessment of others learning these roles.
8. To have an in-depth knowledge of the nursing process and promote and support the use of the agreed model of individual patient care.
9. To ensure that accurate nursing records are maintained for each patient.

At the Dudley Group, our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do. We aim to provide a world-class service aligned with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority. We are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by flexible working options and reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or personal interests for work. We are a modern employer committed to attracting and retaining high-quality staff through our dedication to the NHS People Promise.

We foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We aim to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the population we serve. More information can be found on our EDI page.

Our Learning & Development Team offers many opportunities for staff to develop within their roles, including topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Andrew Hunter
• Job Title: Lead Nurse, Cardiac Assessment Team
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone], ext 3139