Staff Nurse - Day Ward

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heart and lung hospital in Cambridge seeks a dedicated nurse for a challenging role. Responsibilities include preparing patients for procedures, performing venepuncture, and managing discharges. The ideal candidate should be adaptable, an effective communicator, and able to multitask while ensuring infection control. This position offers an opportunity for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt to ever-changing priorities.
• Experience in managing infection control risks effectively.
• Strong communication and teamwork focus on patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for their procedures.
• Perform venepuncture and 12-lead ECGs.
• Facilitate an enhanced recovery and nurse-led discharge.
• Manage the discharge lounge for safe discharge.

Skills

Team player

Ability to multitask

Strong communication

Adaptable to changing priorities

Infection control management

Job description

Overview

With a high volume and fast turnover of patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic day case investigations and procedures, a year's secondment on the Nurse led day ward could be the challenge you are looking for. We are open Monday to Friday, 06:45-20:00.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for their procedures.
• Perform venepuncture and 12‑lead ECGs.
• Facilitate an enhanced recovery and nurse‑led discharge.
• Manage the discharge lounge to facilitate safe discharge across the hospital.

Qualifications & Skills

• Team player, well organised, adaptable to ever‑changing priorities.
• Ability to multitask and manage infection control risks effectively.
• Strong communication and teamwork, with a focus on patient experience.

Benefits & Development

If you think you have these attributes and are looking for an interesting and rewarding, yet challenging role within a friendly environment, we will provide the opportunity to develop professionally and to undertake enhanced skills. An informal visit is strongly advised.

Employer

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its state‑of‑the‑art hospital in Cambridge. The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.