About this role
## Job summary
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.
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.
### Main duties of the job
* The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development and/or implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. * Expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the framework of Trust policies and in accordance to guidelines as laid down by the NMC. * Is expected to supervise qualified junior staff and HCAs. * Teaching qualified and unqualified staff, including pre registered and post basic students.
### About us
**Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD**
**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're**committed 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. * A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families
**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 description
### 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.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
## Person Specification
### EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
#### Essential
* Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN
#### Desirable
* Evidence of further continued professional development * Post qualification experience in relevant speciality * Hold / be working towards an NMC approved mentoring qualification
### EXPERIENCE
#### Essential
* Awareness of current professional nursing issues
#### Desirable
* Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
### SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
#### Essential
* Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload with supervision * Basic IT skills * Knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
#### Desirable
* Awareness 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
### SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
#### Desirable
* Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
### 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.
### Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the [UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. [Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants).
### UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see [NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).](https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals)
## Employer details
### Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
### Address
Wycombe Hospital
Mandeville Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2TT
United Kingdom
### Employer's website
[https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)](https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/)
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