Interested in Cardiology Nursing? Then this is the job for you.

***Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***

The Cardiac Ward and Coronary Care Unit at Peterborough City Hospital join together to create a dynamic and effective care environment for a broad range of Cardiac patients.

Benefits include:

• Induction and preceptorship.
• In-house Cardiology Education programme.
• A friendly and supportive environment.

Main duties of the job

To take responsibility for the organisation and day to day management of a group of patients and in time a team of nurses on the cardiac ward and CCU.

To effectively lead and be responsible for the ward team and clinical care carried out in a designated area in the absence of and in conjunction with the ward managers and deputy sisters/charge nurses.

To work in close liaison with the ward manager, Deputy sister/charge nurse, Matrons, Practice Development Team (PDT) and the Multidisciplinary Team to provide the highest quality of assessment and evaluated care required to support each patient in their care pathway improving the patient experience. Maintaining clinical credibility within the Cardiology Department and disseminate knowledge.

***Please read the full job description that is attached ***

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free)
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see detailed job description and person specification for additional information regarding this post.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of teaching junior staff
• Experience of supporting/mentoring junior staff
• Experience of shift management in the absence of senior colleagues
• Experience of audit processes.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of nursing care delivery

Desirable

• Management of acute Cardiology patients
• Understanding of discharge planning

Key Skills

Essential

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care
• Problem solving skills

Desirable

• IV medication administration
• Peripheral cannulation skills
• ECG recording and interpretation

Other

Essential

• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
• Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
• Be prepared to work across sites as and when required
• Professional appearance & behaviour

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

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