Staff Nurse | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 30 April 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2024 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG51PB |
| Company: | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6200359/164-6200359 |
Summary
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 brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
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
Working for your organisation
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.
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
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.
This advert closes on Sunday 5 May 2024