This is an exciting opportunity for a senior staff nurse to join our 19 bedded Cardiac Care Unit in the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

The role involves supporting the Ward Manager and junior members of staff in the leadership and management of the Unit. They will work closely with Whitley ward, Jim Shahi Unit and the Cardiology department in supporting development in cardiac services.

Cardiac Care Unit has 18 beds and one side room. Each bed space all have the ability to cardiac monitor. We admit directly from 999 ambulance service and run a 24hr PPCI service.

We care for a wide group of cardiology patients requiring temporary pacing, intra aortic balloon pump, non invasive ventilation and care of patients requiring arterial lines.

We recognize the importance of development and pride ourselves with running multiple in house workshops including ECG workshops and scenario based training. We have a dedicated practice educator who is committed to the developmental needs of the unit along with the senior team including the ward manager, band 7 's and lead nurse. There is also the ability to undertake various courses both within the trust and in paired partnership with universities. The senior staff nurse will have the ability to enroll onto the Band 6 development Programme which provide various competencies in which will aid their development within the role

Main duties of the job

Clinically competent in all cardiac essential skills

Running of ward on a day to day basis encompassing managing of patient flow, coordinating the shift ensuring patient safety is paramount

Will be responsible for supporting junior and senior members of staff

Datix management and incident reviews

Responsible for ensuring that KPIs are on target

Will support all Bands of nursing in their professional development

Responsible for supporting the Ward Manager with budgets

Will be responsible for own mentor group and appraisals

About us

To be a role model in practice

Supportive to all colleagues

To work closely with the acute medicine areas to provide safe care across the department

To deliver the trust CARE values

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinically competent in all cardiac essential skills

Will be responsible for providing teaching and development opportunities for junior members of staff and students

Identify and assess risk in the work environment and develop strategies to manage these effectively

Develop own skills taking responsibility for continued professional development

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Evidence of clinical experience in cardiac care unit
• Experience coordinating in CCU

Desirable

• Has critical care course

essential

Essential

• Evidence of mentoring/ supervisor / assessor

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cardiac Care Unit Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading

RG1 5AN

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