Staff Nurse - Swindon, United Kingdom - Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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    Hours: 7.5 hrs per week

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for Part time Band 5 Nurse to join us in the Cardiology Outpatients Department.

    The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of high quality care to a defined patient group either within the Department. They are responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence based individualised patient care within the boundaries of their role. The post holder will contribute to the continuing development of standards of care including developments of nursing standards and monitoring of outcomes. The post holder will be expected to continue with their own professional development. The post will include participating in planning, preparing and assisting with diagnostic tests within the department.

    If you have a passion for cardiology, are enthusiastic, enjoy a dynamic workload and thrive under pressure, we would love to hear from you

    Please contact Lisa Sidaway on or email to arrange an informal visit and spend some time in the department.

    Main duties of the job
    • Plan, deliver and evaluate compassionate nursing care to meet the patients individualised needs.
    • Ensure the highest standards of care and safety are maintained.
    • To support the nurse in charge with the day to day planning, the delivery of a high quality nursing service and the continuous improvement of that service.
    • To ensure effective communication is achieved and maintained of sensitive information, with regard to the patient assessments and clinical details.
    • To act as a role model, ensuring high quality, professional standards are maintained and delivered at all times.
    • To document observations, assessments, results, decisions and actions. Effectively in patient's notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team and as appropriate, to carers.
    • Provide legible and comprehensive patient records to agreed Trust and NMC standards and guidelines
    • To develop and maintain effective communication links with all levels of staff within the Trust and external agencies.
    • To participate in the audit cycle of clinical practices and procedures including infection prevention & control initiatives.
    • Assist in the monitoring and protecting of groups and individuals whose health and well-being may be at risk e.g. vulnerable adults.
    About us Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.

    Service We will put our patients firstTeamwork We will work togetherAmbition We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect We will act with integrity Job description Job responsibilities 11. Promote and maintain the dignity and privacy of patients at all times.12. To participate and contribute appropriately in research, service modernisation, clinical governance and National Service Frameworks.13. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with re-evaluation requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice.

    Please see attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential
    • First Level Registered Nurse2
    • Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council
    • Immediate Life Support
    Desirable
    • Diploma/Degree qualification
    • Teaching/Assessor Qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent
    • Qualification /Experience in teaching and assessing
    • ALS Provider
    Skills Essential
    • Excellent written and verbal communication
    • Ability to document details clearly and accurately
    • Good interpersonal skills and is able to deal with difficult/sensitive situations
    • Willingness to undertake training and assessment for further clinical skills
    Desirable
    • An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services
    Experience Essential
    • Recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting or recently completed a Return To Nursing course
    • Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship
    • Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment
    • Experience within a range of patient/client care groups
    • Evidence of continuing professional development
    Employer details Employer name Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The Great Western Hospital

    Marlborough Road

    Swindon

    SN3 6BB Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply #J-18808-Ljbffr