37.5 hours per week

We are looking for a highly motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our dedicated and progressive team. The department of consists of a 7 bedded cardiology day ward, focusing on both elective out-patient, and in-patient cardiology procedures. Training and development at ward level will be fully provided for this post.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing full holistic care to a range of cardiology patients within the ward environment. You will work alongside other allied health care professionals including, healthcare support workers, student nurses, qualified nurses, cardiac physiologists, radiology staff and doctors.

The role will involve working within a varied environment, including assisting medical staff in a theatre setting, undergoing sterile cardiac procedures, working in a 7 bedded recovery bay, and undertaking out-patient pre-assessment clinics. The role will also involve a variety of administrative duties. Full training will be provided to the successful applicant in all aspects of the role.

The role will also involve working in an environment where safe exposure to Ionising radiation is required, and the wearing of lead aprons is essential for this role.

The successful candidate will have to be able to demonstrate:

• Flexibility and drive to develop.
• Excellent team working skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values

AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.

CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.

TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Job description and person specification for full details about the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Within the relevant area

Qualifications

Essential

• Current level one NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification (or willingness to work towards)
• Previous experience working in cardiology

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of policies, practices and procedures e.g.NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to patient care

PIN

Essential

• Please enter your NMC Pin

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

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

120 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2TY

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