Staff Nurse | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 04 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,407 - £34,581 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 May 2024 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG5 1PB |
| Company: | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6201564/164-5990681 |
Summary
Job overview
The Nottingham University Hospitals Cardiac Intensive Care Unit is situated within The Trent Cardiac Centre at City Campus; 16 beds providing level 2 and level 3 care to patients following cardiac surgery.
The Units have a progressive approach and are supported by Band 7s, and a Matron for CICU. There are a wide array of career pathways to take and opportunities to develop additional skills. Cardiac Intensive care is committed to providing the highest quality of care and maintaining consistently high standards in a professional and friendly atmosphere. New staff will be allocated a mentors and will have a period of supernumerary time and an abundance of teaching and support.
We are currently looking to recruit enthusiastic, forward thinking nurses to our team in this often challenging environment. You should possess the ability to work well in stressful situations, have excellent communication skills and good interpersonal and organisational skills.
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to the advert
You will be responsible for providing care to patients post cardiac surgery who are mechanically ventilated and sedated, having invasive lines, chest drains and inotropic therapy. Some patients also require additional support such as intra-aortic balloon therapy and/or hemofiltration.
You will be responsible for planning and prioritising the care in a timely manner.
You will be expected to mentor students and will be encouraged to join a link role team
CICU has a well-structured development program for Band 5 nurses catering for all levels of experience which is enhanced by our own unit clinical educator. We also offer the opportunity to rotate to other clinical areas within Heart Services.
We are fortunate to work with an exceptional team of people who will guide, support and challenge you to reach your potential.
We strongly recommend an informal visit.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be based at:CICU/CHDU
In undertaking this role, all employees will be expected to behave at all times in a way that is consistent with and actively supports the principles listed in the Consultation Document on the creation of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. These are:
The principles of the NHS, where high quality care is provided on the basis of need rather than the ability to pay.
The contribution of the local community to the development of our services.
Preserving and developing our reputation as a caring organisation.
Developing services that are designed around the patient.
JOB SUMMARY
Assess the care needs of patients and develop a programme of care which is evaluated and amended as appropriate.
Carry out relevant forms of direct and indirect patient care without direct supervision.
Regularly take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or his/her deputy.
This advert closes on Thursday 18 Apr 2024