About this role
Job summary
Brook Suite is based in the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre on the Basildon Hospital site and is a Private Patient Unit. Brook Suite provides a high standard of care for patients with cardiac conditions
You will primarily work as a skilled member of the Cardiology/Cardiothoracic nursing team to assist in the high provision of care to patients and families.
This includes planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of patients care following agreed care pathways.
You will develop and maintain good unit management and organisational skills and assist with the provision of an environment conducive to the education of staff.
Your duties will also include the cleaning, maintenance and safe handling of equipment.
So, if this sounds like the right role for you - please apply today.
Main duties of the job
Your role will include planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient's care following agreed care pathways, assisting with the provision of an environment conductive to the education of staff and the cleaning, maintenance and safe handling of equipment.
You will need to be proficient in the care of patient's pre and post cardiac intervention, demonstrating skills in the care and management of the critically ill patient, working closely with all members of the care team to ensure the needs of the critically ill patient are met.
You will develop and maintain good unit management and organisational skills and assist with the provision of an environment conductive to the education of staff.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!
Person Specification
Experience Essential
NMC Registered Nurse
Desirable
Evidence of CPD Efficient Communication skills
Skills Essential
IV Cannulation trained BLS trained
Desirable
Cardiac Course ILS trained
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).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)