About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a proactive and dynamic band 6 Nurse who is committed to personal professional development to join our team in Jenner Ward - Cardiology Unit. The successful candidate will need to be committed to providing a high standard of patient care and will work alongside other members of the team to achieve a high standard in the Key Performance Indicators.
Main duties of the job
Jenner Ward is a busy and dynamic 34 bedded Cardiology Ward that is situated and works very closely with the Coronary Care Unit, Cardiac Catheter Laboratory and Cardiac Day Care Unit. Jenner Ward comprises of a 10 - bedded Chest Pain Assessment Unit with 8 cardiac monitors and an 8 - bedded Heart Failure Unit, with the rest of the beds being made of general cardiology.
Patients on the ward undergo procedures such as Angiogram, Angioplasty, Rotablation, Pacemaker insertion and Internal Loop Recorder insertion.
As the band 6 on Jenner Ward you will support the clinical nurse manager in delivering high quality care to the patients on Jenner ward and be actively involved in audit and improving care. You will also be responsible for coordinating the ward and ensuring smooth patient flow in the absence of the clinical nurse manager.
You will need sufficient experience in a relevant specialist area, a teaching qualification and a relevant post graduate course.
About us
All staff employed by the Trust are expected to embody our 'HEART' values throughout their employment. The values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and underpin everything we do and say to achieve our vision:
Honesty - open and honest in everything we do
Equality - we value all people equally and treat them fairly whilst recognising their individuality
Accountability - we will provide excellent care and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all patients
Respect - we treat everybody the way we would like to be treated
Teamwork - we work together to make improvements, delivering consistent, high quality, safe care
Job description Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications Essential
1.Sufficient experience as a Staff Nurse in a relevant practice area 2.Educated to degree level or desire to do so. 3.Teaching/mentorship qualification 4.Evidence of continuing professional development. 5.Currently Registered with NMC.
Knowledge & Experience Essential
1.Excellent communication skills (verbal & written). 2.Demonstrate expertise in advanced clinical skills and application 3.Ability to relate well to all groups of people and to create and maintain effective working relationships within the team and externally 4.Basic ECG interpretation and cardiac monitoring
Desirable
1.ILS training 2.Pre and post care for patients undergoing cardiac procedures
Skills,Abilities & Attributes Essential
1.Self-motivated and able to motivate a team 2.Reliable work record 3. Leadership skills and experience
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.
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 London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Northwick Park Hospital
Watford Road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)