Staff Nurse - CCU

NHS; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in High Wycombe is looking for enthusiastic staff nurses to join their acute cardiology team. This role requires passion for cardiology and teamwork, offering opportunities for professional development and flexible working conditions. Candidates should be IV competent or willing to learn and must possess relevant nursing qualifications. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to NHS discount schemes

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Must be IV competent and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in acute cardiology.
• Support senior nurses and collaborate with the team.
• Participate in ongoing education and training.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload

Ability to solve problems

Willingness to undergo training

Basic IT skills

Knowledge of the NMC code of conduct

Ability to work rotating shifts

Education

Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN

Evidence of continued professional development

NMC approved mentoring qualification

Job description

Do you wish to be part ofour expanding and dynamic team?We are currently looking for enthusiastic staff nurses to join our acute cardiology team at Wycombe Hospital. We are looking forindividuals who arepassionate about cardiology and team work.

Team work is essential in CCU and the ward is supported by a high level of senior nurses who will be there to support you.

CCU is a 22 bedded and fast paced unit that specializes in cardiac care.You will have the opportunity to look after a variety of complex cardiovascular conditions.

Main duties of the job

This is the ideal role for someone with cardiology experience although if you are newly qualified and show drive to learn we are also interested in what you have to offer. You will be expected to be IV competent and able to undertake venepuncture and cannulation (or willing to learn). Undertaking immediate life support is also essential.

Your career goals are important to us and we believe in supporting our staff to develop the career that is right for them. Continuing education (supported by our clinical education team) and professional development are strongly encouraged, with opportunities available to you throughout your career. We offer specialist cardiac courses to all our staff as well as in house training which led by our cardiac practice development nurse.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

• Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN
• Evidence of further continued professional development
• Hold / be working towards an NMC approved mentoring qualification

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to negotiate
• Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload with supervision
• Ability to solve problems and use initiative
• Ability to develop clinical skills
• Willingness to undergo training (e.g. medications)
• Basic IT skills
• Knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
• Ability to maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care Adaptable to change
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Diplomatic approach with professionalism
• Flexible and approachable
• Willingness to develop teaching skillsAwareness of the NHSE guidance of clinical governance in order to continuously improve quality of care e.g. quality, safety and ward audit standards
• Knowledge of care planning, preceptorship, reflection and clinical supervision

Experience

• Experience of teaching students, HCA's and qualified staff
• Previous experience as shift/team leader
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

• Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
• Maybe required to work in other departments if requested to do so

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum - pro rata for part time