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Job summary

Main area
Cardiology
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Part Time hours available)
Job ref
434-IM6825552
Employer
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wycombe Hospital
Town
High Wycombe
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Staff Nurse - CCU

Band 5

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

  • provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
  • nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
  • regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
  • deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer. 

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.

 

Job overview

Do you wish to be part of our expanding and dynamic team?

We are currently looking for enthusiastic staff nurses to join our acute cardiology team at Wycombe Hospital.  We are looking for individuals  who are passionate about cardiology and team work.

Team work is essential in CCU and the ward is supported by a high level of  senior nurses who  will be there to  support you. 

CCU is a 22 bedded and fast paced unit that specializes in cardiac care. You will have the opportunity to look after a variety of complex cardiovascular conditions.

This is the ideal role for someone with cardiology experience although if you are newly qualified and show drive to learn we are also interested in what you have to offer. You will be expected to be IV competent and able to undertake venepuncture and cannulation (or willing to learn). Undertaking immediate life support is also essential.

Your career goals are important to us and we believe in supporting our staff to develop the career that is right for them. Continuing education (supported by our clinical education team) and professional development are strongly encouraged, with opportunities available to you throughout your career. We offer specialist cardiac courses to all our staff as well as in house training which led by our cardiac practice development nurse. 

Main duties of the job

  • The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development and/or implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
  • He/she is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the framework of Trust policies and in accordance to guidelines as laid down by the NMC. 
  • He/she is expected to supervise qualified junior staff and HCAs. 
  • He/she will teach qualified and unqualified staff, including pre registered and post basic students.

Working for our organisation

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

  • As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
  • We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
  • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 Why work for us?

  • We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
  • As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
  • Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. 
  • A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families

 What do we stand for?

  • Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
  • Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
  • Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Good general education
  • Registered Nurse (General)
  • ENB 998/371 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of further continued professional development
  • First Line Management Course

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication skills essential
  • Awareness of the professional scope of practice
  • Awareness of the DoH guidance of clinical governance
Desirable criteria
  • Able to manage own case load with supervision
  • Able to use computer
  • Self motivated

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Specialist requirements
  • Experience of teaching students, HCA’s and qualified staff
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience as shift/team leader
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Desirable criteria
  • May be required to work in other departments if requested to do so
  • Internal rotation to nights

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoPositive about disabled peopleArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into healthNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Katie Hellon
Job title
Ward Sister CCU - 01494 425978
Email address
[email protected]
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