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Staff Nurse, CCU/Birch (NHS AfC: Band 5) - Nursing - Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foun[...]

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Chertsey

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GBP 31,000 - 39,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Coronary Care Unit, responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care. The role involves managing acutely unwell patients, continuous professional development, and contributing to service improvements in a multidisciplinary environment. Candidates must hold a registered nurse qualification and an ALS certification.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme
On-site nurseries
On-site staff cafes
On-site parking
Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse with appropriate UK professional registration.
  • Experience working in cardiology is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality nursing care to cardiac patients.
  • Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective patient care.
  • Maintain accurate records of clinical care.

Skills

Communication
Problem Solving
Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse
ALS Certification

Job description

Main area Nursing Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 1 year (Finishing 25/08/2026) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 days a week, night and days) Job ref 323-NM4533-JN

Employer Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Peters Hospital Town Chertsey Salary £31,469 - £38,308 plus weekend and night enhancement Salary period Yearly Closing 14/07/2025 23:59 Interview date 21/07/2025

Staff Nurse, CCU/Birch
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients within Birch and Coronary Care Unit (CCU). The role includes the management of acutely unwell cardiac patients, including those requiring cardiac monitoring, arrhythmia management, and post-procedure care following interventions such as angiograms, angioplasty, and device implantations.

The post holder will work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate patient care. They will be expected to maintain continuous professional development, contribute to service improvements, and support junior staff, students, and healthcare assistants.

Main duties of the job

· PracticenursingandthedeliveryofpatientcareinaccordancewithNMCCodeof Professional Conduct and Trust/Unit Policies and procedures.

· Be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluationofcareneedsforpatientsintheemergencydepartment,ensuringsafepractice and maintaining high standards of care.

· Establishandmaintaineffectivecommunicationlinkswithothermembersofthemulti- disciplinary team, patients and carers.

· Maintainuptodate, comprehensiveandaccuraterecordsofclinicalcare,thepatients’ condition and other relevant information.

· With the sister/charge nurse and their deputies ensure that clinical and housekeeping practicefollowspoliciesandproceduresdesignedtopreventhospitalacquiredinfection.

· TohaveanunderstandingoftheSafeguardingpoliciesandproceduresandhavean understanding and recognition of those at risk.

· Supporttheimplementationofqualityassuranceinitiativeswhichwillimprovepatientcare and the patients’ environment.

· Ensuresafestorageandadministrationofmedicinesinaccordancewiththetrustpolicy and practice.

· Understandtheneedforeffectivewardbudgetarycontrolandbeawareofthecurrent cost of medical supplies and equipment.

Working for our organisation

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

  • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
  • On-site Nurseries
  • On-site staff cafes
  • On-site parking
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Thepostholder will

Workeffectivelyandefficientlywithintheframeworkofteam nursing and individualised patient care.

Work Incollaborationwiththedepartmentintegratedmultidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients.

Contributetowardsdevelopingandmaintainasuitableand stimulating learning environment

Internallythepostholderwilldevelopeffectiveworkingrelationships with:

Ward Manager, Deputy Sisters, Staff Nurses, HealthCareAssistants,Receptionstaff, Specialist Nurses, Therapists, Doctors andallotherMembers oftheMDTbothwithintheunit andoutside the unit.

Goodworkingrelationshipswithallstaffwithin Medicine

Person specification
Personal Specification
  • Registered Nurse
  • ALS
Knowledge and Skill
  • Ability to problem solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
  • Ability to problem solve, prioritise
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working in the cardiology setting
Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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