Are you looking for a new challenge? We're currently looking for highly experienced motivated Nurses to join the team on our supportive and innovative CV& T ward, D3 Cardiac.

D3 is a 22 bedded unit which opened in September 2023, caring for a range of patients within the cardiovascular speciality. As well as 16 beds that admit ward level CV& T patients, we also have a 6 bed high obs bay where we care for post TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) patients and cardiac surgery patients, requiring closer monitoring. Working here will involve working closely with various teams across the care group with acute care skills a basic requirement.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

All members of the care group are committed to ensure that the patients and their carers receive a high-quality experience of their hospital pathway. Treating patients as individuals and with the privacy and dignity that they expect will ensure that we continue to uphold the reputation we have for delivering quality care.

We pride ourselves in the provision of high standards of patient care and exemplary support to our employees. We are a dedicated team, proud of the care, service, and experience that we offer and provide for our patients. Clinical expertise is at the forefront of making sure that patients have the best clinical outcome and receive care that is current, and evidence based.

You will be provided with a supernumerary period, induction sessions, bedside coaching, and a competency-based programme to support you through your career progression. You will also benefit from the support of our dedicated and enthusiastic education and senior nursing team within the unit, who provide ongoing development and training.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
• Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
• Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Knowledge of own role within the team
• Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
• Awareness of evidence-based practice
• Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
• Evidence of on-going personal development
• Able to use initiative

Desirable

• Evidence of recent study
• Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
• Teaching experience

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

CAR Ward D3 Cardiac

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

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