Staff Nurse - Cardiology

Wirral University Teaching Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Staff Nurse to join Ward 32, a busy 29‑bed acute cardiology ward with a CCU and a 6‑bed day suite. You will work with a supportive team, delivering high‑quality care and rotating through all areas, with full preceptorship for newly qualified nurses.

We welcome both newly qualified and experienced nurses who have excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient safety.

Qualifications

• 1st Level NMC Registration.
• Evidence of Professional Development.
• Suitable for newly qualified or experienced nurse.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records.
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care for a named caseload.
• Create a therapeutic environment for patients, relatives and carers.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team.
• Promote evidence-based care and change.
• Participate in audits.
• Update own skills and knowledge.
• Act as shift coordinator in absence of manager.
• Precept or assess junior staff and students.
• Supervise and lead junior staff.
• Undertake staff appraisals.
• Contribute to ward objectives.
• Adhere to policies and guidelines.
• Ensure effective communication with patients and families.

Skills

NMC Registration

Professional Development

Newly Qualified

Record Keeping

Clinical Knowledge

Education

Relevant Degree

Willing to pursue degree

Job description

Job summary

Ward 32 is a busy 29 bed acute cardiology ward with a 7 bedded CCU attached and also a 6 bedded cardiac day suite. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are kind and caring with excellent communication skills who are committed to the delivery of high quality care within a supportive environment. This is a challenging but highly rewarding role and you will supported by a team of dedicated staff and will be encouraged to continue to extend your knowledge and skills. We are developing a range of competencies to support you in your role and with a full rotation to practice in all areas. Newly qualified nurses are invited to apply as we offer full preceptorship.

Main duties of the job

• Take responsibility for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the nursing care for a named caseload of patients, including their property and valuables
• Assist in creating a therapeutic environment which meets the needs of patients, relatives and carers
• Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines
• Liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to promoting a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of care and implementation of change
• Participate in audits
• Continuously update own skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of clinical issues
• In the absence of the Ward/Departmental Manager or their deputy, act as shift coordinator
• Act as a preceptor, Practice Assessor/Supervisor and/or NVQ assessor to junior staff and students
• Supervise and lead a team of junior staff
• Undertake appraisals of staff within the team
• Contribute to meeting the agreed objectives for the Ward/Department
• Be aware of and adhere to national, local and professional policies, protocols and guidelines
• Ensure effective communication with Patients , families , peers promoting safe patient care and good patient experience.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available with WUTH.

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• 1 st Level NMC Registration
• Evidence of Professional Development
• Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse
• Experience of maintaining accurate records
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience

Desirable

• Act as a practice supervisor
• Willing to undertake Practice Assessor Training
• Relevant Degree or willing to register to work towards degree
• Relevant or willingness to undertake relevant module/courseNHS ExperienceAwareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • Awareness of evidence based practice
  • Good organisational/time management skills
  • Ability to deal with an acute workload
  • Good communication skills written and verbal
  • Ability to recognise the importance of team work
  • Competent in organising/prioritising own workload and that of others
  • Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels
  • Ability to problem solve

  Desirable

  • Teaching Experience: o Student nurse assessor/supervisor o Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff o Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
  • Managerial/Clinical Skills: o Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty o Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice
  • Competent in organizing own workload and that of others
  • Good problem solving abilities
  • Good time management
  • Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
  • Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
  • Able to deal with conflict
  • Able to support and advise the team
  • Act as a positive role model

  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 known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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