About this role
Job summary
Are you wanting to pursue a career in Cardiology nursing practice? We are looking for a forward thinking proactive Staff Nurse to join us on Roding Ward. Roding Ward is our Cardiac Care Unit that incorporating a high dependency unit for patients requiring acute cardiology care
We welcome applications from current Staff Nurses and Student Nurses with an interest in Cardiology who have completed a cardiology placement.
Roding Ward is based in the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre on the Basildon Hospital site and is the base for the Essex Heart Attack Service covering Essex, Suffolk and London borders.
It is an exciting area to work, managing patients requiring cardiac intervention procedures, device implants and arrhythmia management.
Main duties of the job
In your new role you will have the unique opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive environment with a dedicated practice facilitator in post as part of the established ward team.
The cardiac centre has also devised its own development program supporting nurses, new to cardiology, making opportunities available to you to undertake further studies within the trust and the affiliated university.
It is the commitment, professionalism and dedication of staff working for the benefit of the people the NHS serves which really makes the difference. So if you are willing to go the extra mile to make patients feel important and always ensure that your colleagues are valued then we would like you to apply now.
Your role will be to provide and maintain the highest possible standard of nursing care for the patients and their families by ensuring that an ongoing welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for the patients.
You will be assessing, developing and implementing patient care plans whilst evaluating care given, ensuring all documentation is completed accurately, and giving and receiving patient centred handovers.
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
Are looking for a new challenge or for a start in Cardiology Nursing then we want to hear from you?
Please see the attached Job Description for further details of this role.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
1st or 2nd level registration Student nurse due to complete nurse training within 12 months
Desirable
Post registration experience within coronary care/cardiology or acute medicine setting. IV competencies Placement as a student nurse in coronary care/cardiology or ED setting Post registration professional development
Other Essential
Good standard of literacy - demonstrated through minimal spelling and grammatical errors on application Good supportive evidence including current experience
Experience Essential
Interest in all aspects of cardiology nursing. Evidence of working in multidisciplinary team/acute ward setting Evidence of clinical knowledge/clinical skills
Desirable
Evidence of career development i.e. enhanced skills/further study Evidence of supporting other staff i.e. mentorship/supervision
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)