Staff Nurse

Job summary

Full / Part Time (considered) & On Call commitment. Working pattern 08:00 - 18:00 4 days a week, mainly with some Saturdays on a reduced rota. Would you like to work in a friendly environment, closely supported by our team of Nurses, Doctors, Radiographers & Cardiac Physiologists?

You will: Learn about all the latest Cardiology Interventions in a center with an international profile which is right here in Leicester Gain invaluable clinical skills in this sought-after field of nursing.

Interventional Cardiology is part of the wider Renal, Respiratory, Cardiac and Vascular management group (RRCV) at Glenfield Hospital (GH).The campus has its own emergency ambulance bay and helipad, modern specialty theatres and intensive care units are also based on this site.

GH campus is a regional centre for clinical research with both Respiratory and Cardiac Biomedical Research Units based here with close links with both the University of Leicester and De Montfort University. Cardiac Cath Lab is an area where most of our procedures are under local anesthetic .

This role is similar to theatre nursing with one to one patient contact with the opportunity to build a unique relationship with your patient and make a profound difference to their lives.

This is particularly relevant when you start to work on-call as you will be part of the team who regularly save lives with the emergency intervention service for Heart Attack and Out of Hospital Arrest patients Main duties of the job On Call commitment is essential to provide cover for emergency admissions, you will work as part of the on call team.

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-based nursing care for a group of patients.

Assist in and contribute to the management and organisation of a ward/clinical area Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area We offer:- A fully supported induction and training program will be tailored to the individual - we ask for prior experience in acute care experience.

Regular in-house technical and clinical skills training sessions supported by industry. The opportunity to train as an Interventional Cardiology scrub nurse Experience of TAVI, Advanced EP studies and Coronary Intervention procedures

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Job description

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responsibilities

In addition to the main Registered Nurse Job description and person specification (which is a generic document) it is essential that all applicants to this position:- Have the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties which in this post includes wearing Radiological (x ray) protection (Lead Apron / Tunic) as this is a radiology area.

Are able to work on-call according to roster after appropriate training and induction. Delivery of effective health care within the organisation. Perform comprehensive assessments of patients nursing needs and plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing healthcare needs.

Take responsibility for the care needs of individuals and groups of patients. Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information, maintaining accurate, complete and contemporaneous nursing records. Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care.

Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure needs are met in relation to care input, support for ongoing care needs and safe discharge. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives. Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Establishing effective leadership and communication. Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise the work of the nursing team on a day-to-day basis. Supervise others and participate in their education and development.

Where appropriate, act as a mentor/expert witness. Contribute to the development of services, new ways of working and the implementation of change. Act as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients, carers and the public at all times.

Maintain effective and efficient communication with the Ward/Unit Manager and members of the multi-disciplinary team on issues related to patient care and organisation of nursing teams.

(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role) Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential RGN 1st or 2nd Level.

Evidence of continuing professional development or evidence of reflective profile Have experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and/or assessing their practice. Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.

Desirable Has successfully completed an previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or Practice Assessor programme or equivalent Leadership and Education Essential Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding Ability to made decisions and prioritise a clinical patient workload.

Acts as a mentor and/or assessor and provide support to learners within the ward or unit Understands the importance of teamwork and their role within the multi -disciplinary team Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the health setting Has the ability to use initiative and to lead and co -ordinate a multi -disciplinary team with minimal supervision Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Ability Essential Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical nursing care Demonstrates knowledge of professional and NHS local and national nursing strategies and priorities Demonstrates understanding of quality and change and the importance of new ways of working.

Able to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions Basic Knowledge of IT Able to maintain accurate patient record Experience Essential Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the grade applied for.

Experience will be dependent on the post/ward requirements at the time of recruitment Some posts may be suitable for newly-registered staff and some may require previous experience.

Contact the Ward Ward/Unit Manager or appropriate line manager for more information Desirable Demonstrates understanding of clinical risk management in the NHS Demonstrates understanding of Clinical Governance in the NHS Professional Development Essential Ongoing professional and personal development Recognises own level of competence and limitations Able to identify own learning needs Desirable Displays motivation and ideas of own future career pathway and personal development planning Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours Resource Utilisation Essential Demonstrates understanding of their own role and responsibilities in managing efficient and effective use of resources Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others 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.

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