Main duties of the job
CCU has 6 monitored beds catering to high dependency patients who have acute cardiac conditions such as heart attack, abnormal heart rhythms, valve issues and heart failure. Nurses here are trained to develop a strong eye for clinical deterioration, identify ECG abnormalities and perform special procedures such as CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) and ultrafiltration. Despite having a quick patient turnover, nurses are able to deliver patient‑centred care in a diverse range of cardiac illnesses.
On the other hand, the Cathlab and Cardiac Diagnostics run weekday lists of stress echocardiograms, nuclear MPS, diagnostic coronary angiograms, left and right heart catheterisation, electrophysiology studies with ablation, and implantation of simple and complex cardiac devices. Here, nurses get to scrub and circulate for the procedures and practice their cannulation and venepuncture skills. They also hone their non‑technical skills such as communication, teamwork and time management, which are all important in getting all the procedures done in a safe and timely manner.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5 000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined‑up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and are investing in our colleagues through a commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will deliver patient care on a daily basis, being expert in all areas of nursing care from admission to discharge. As nurse in charge they have overall responsibility for day‑to‑day management of their clinical area and for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures, maintaining associated records. They will manage, support and lead a team of nurses in the delivery of evidence‑based patient‑centred care of a high standard. They will assist the senior sister in the management of staff including appraisal, rotas, recruitment and selection and the supervision of learners. They will provide advice and support to patients, relatives and members of the multi‑disciplinary team. Utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources and liaise with the senior sister at all times. They will provide leadership on the Trust’s values and behaviours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12
- Recent post‑qualification or equivalent experience in an acute setting
- Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in the past one/two years
- Teaching qualification ENB 998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent
- D32/33 (A1) NVQ Assessors Award
Knowledge
- Experience at Band 5 or above within an acute hospital setting
- Can demonstrate up‑to‑date clinical credibility / competence
- Evidence of advanced skills in practice, e.g. IV additives, cannulation and venepuncture
- Knowledge and understanding of current issues in an acute NHS setting
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling and clinical risk management
- Evidence of research‑based practice
- Clinical audit experience
- Evidence in changing practice and project management
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.
£41,957 to £50,387 a year, including High Cost Area Supplement
#J-18808-Ljbffr…