Staff Nurse

Important: This is a theatre-based role within a highly specialised environment. Applications from newly qualified nurses will not be considered. Applicants must meet the essential requirement of at least 12 months' post-registration NHS experience.

On Call commitment is essential to provide cover for emergency admissions, you will work as part of the on call team.

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-based nursing care for a group of patients. Assist in and contribute to the management and organisation of a ward/clinical area

Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care

Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families

Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area

We offer:-

A fully supported induction and training program will be tailored to the individual - we ask for prior experience in acute care experience.

Regular in-house technical and clinical skills training sessions supported by industry.

The opportunity to train as an Interventional Cardiology scrub nurse

Experience of TAVI, Advanced EP studies and Coronary Intervention procedures

In addition to the main Registered Nurse Job description and person specification (which is a generic document) it is essential that all applicants to this position:-

Have the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties which in this post includes wearing Radiological (x ray) protection (Lead Apron / Tunic) as this is a radiology area.

Are able to work on-call according to roster after appropriate training and induction.

Delivery of effective health care within the organisation.

Perform comprehensive assessments of patients nursing needs and plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing healthcare needs.

Take responsibility for the care needs of individuals and groups of patients. Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information, maintaining accurate, complete and contemporaneous nursing records.

Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care.

Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure needs are met in relation to care input, support for ongoing care needs and safe discharge.

Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives.

Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Establishing effective leadership and communication.

Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise the work of the nursing team on a day-to-day basis.

Supervise others and participate in their education and development. Where appropriate, act as a mentor/expert witness.

Contribute to the development of services, new ways of working and the implementation of change.

Act as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients, carers and the public at all times.

Maintain effective and efficient communication with the Ward/Unit Manager and members of the multi-disciplinary team on issues related to patient care and organisation of nursing teams.

(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Essential: - RGN 1st or 2nd Level.; - Evidence of continuing professional development or evidence of reflective profile; - Have experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and/or assessing their practice.; - Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.

Desirable: - Has successfully completed an previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or Practice Assessor programme or equivalent

Essential: - Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding; - Ability to made decisions and prioritise a clinical patient workload.; - Acts as a mentor and/or assessor and provide support to learners within the ward or unit; - Understands the importance of teamwork and their role within the multi -disciplinary team; - Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the health setting; - Has the ability to use initiative and to lead and co -ordinate a multi -disciplinary team with minimal supervision

Essential: - Demonstrates a good understanding of acute patient assessment and management.; - Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to deteriorating patients.; - Knowledge of evidence-based nursing practice.; - Demonstrates understanding of NHS values, clinical governance and patient safety.; - Able to maintain accurate patient records and documentation.; - Good IT and communication skills.

Essential: - 12 months Post-registration experience working within the NHS as a qualified Registered Nurse.; - Experience of working in an acute hospital setting.; - Experience of caring for deteriorating or acutely unwell patients.; - Demonstrates sound clinical judgement and the ability to prioritise workload effectively.; - Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable: - Previous experience within cardiology, cath labs, coronary care, critical care, theatres, emergency care or cardiac investigations; - Scrub nurse experience; - Experience of caring for patients undergoing invasive procedures.

Essential: - Ongoing professional and personal development; - Recognises own level of competence and limitations; - Able to identify own learning needs

Desirable: - Displays motivation and ideas of own future career pathway and personal development planning

Essential: - Able to participate fully in the emergency on-call rota following competency-based training.; - Physically able to undertake duties within a radiological environment, including wearing lead protection for extended periods.; - Commitment to undertaking specialist Cardiac cath labs training and competency programmes.; - oDemonstrates flexibility to meet the needs of a 24-hour emergency cardiology service

Essential: - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Essential: - Demonstrates understanding of their own role and responsibilities in managing efficient and effective use of resources

Essential: - Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.; - All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others