Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at St Bartholomew’s Hospital for band 5 cardiology rotation nurses. We are looking for innovative, forward-thinking individuals to join our dynamic cardiology team, as part of an 18 month rotation programme.
Our rotation programme is the ideal opportunity for nurses who are looking to further develop their cardiac and leadership skills. You will gain exceptional all-round cardiology experience across a range of clinical settings and have the opportunity to gain an unparalleled insight into the journey and management of cardiology patients. We are seeking nurses who are compassionate and motivated to deliver high quality care to our complex group of patients.
Please see full advert attached.
Main duties of the job
You will enjoy working in varied fast-paced environments, developing an understanding of acute nursing and be a team player. You will provide holistic care to patients and families, and advocate for their best interests at all times. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential. You will be adaptable and be capable to build professional working relationships with the teams in each clinical area. You will be committed to developing and maintaining your competence in clinical skills alongside support from the Education Team. Your professional development will be continuous, and you will use self-refection and feedback in order to identify personal actions for improvement. You will work towards being active in link nurse roles in order to share learning and drive forward improvement for the whole team. You will continue to develop your leadership skills to work towards becoming an experienced member of our nursing team and role model to junior staff and students.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Communication is a fundamental process to ensure continuity and high standards of care. It includes sharing ideas, information, and feedback, in order to empower patients and members of the interdisciplinary team
- Skilled in communicating with a diverse range of people on a daily basis, some of whom may have additional communication requirements
- To be responsible for disseminating Trust policies and information as required
- Provides feedback to other workers on their communication at appropriate times, in a professional manner
- A key responsibility will be to utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with patients and those involved in their care
- The post holder must also communicate with other staff within the Trust, with external organisations and with the general public
- Keeps accurate and complete records of activities and communications consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Participates in team meetings, so fair and equal opportunities are given to share knowledge and ideas
- Engage in the Preceptorship programme either as a Preceptor or a Preceptee
- Develops an awareness of clinical supervision/action learning
- Improve clinical practice through reflection with self and / or others
- With the support of sister/charge nurse through the Trusts appraisal process and development of personal development plan, identifies their educational and professional needs
- Influence the development of knowledge, ideas, and work practice
- Familiarises themselves with and complies with the Trusts policies and procedures
- At all times respects patient confidentiality of electronically stored personal data in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act (2018)
- Demonstrates an awareness of individual responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act and identify and report as necessary any untoward accident, incident, or potentially hazardous environment
- When moving people and goods, completes the relevant training as appropriate to the action, use of hoists
- Takes appropriate action to manage an emergency, summoning assistance immediately when necessary
- Works in ways that minimise risks to health, safety, and security
- Participates in the development of the departments nursing philosophy and the shared governance structure of the Trust
- Develop skills in accordance with the expanded role relevant to the post holders clinical area.
- The post holder must at all times work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2002)
- Participates in research, audit, and quality initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills related to evidence-based practice
- Uses and maintains resources efficiently and effectively and encourages others to do s
- Monitors the quality of work on own area and alerts others to quality issue.
- The post holder must at all times carry out duties and responsibilities with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity policy
- Identifies and takes action when own or others behaviour undermines equality and diversity
- Takes into account their own behaviour and its effect on others
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care and makes changes as necessary
- Identifies deteriorating patients and takes appropriate action
- Ensures documentation is accurate and up to date
- Demonstrates an enquiring approach to patient care
- Safely administers prescribed medication and monitors effects
- Provides education and advocacy to patients, relatives and staff as necessary
- Ensures patients views are taken into account in the decision making process and embodies a shared decision making ethos
- Participates in collaborative decision making within the nursing team.
- Demonstrates an understanding of research and development and how this influences nursing practice
- Input patient data in the correct form and manner whether this be primary or secondary information onto the supporting computer system
- Analyse and reports information provided through appropriate clinical equipment and act upon this gathered information
- Maintain the integrity of information using agreed methods and procedures
- Reports the data/ information clearly in the required format and at the time agreed
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Communication is a fundamental process to ensure continuity and high standards of care. It includes sharing ideas, information, and feedback, in order to empower patients and members of the interdisciplinary team
- Skilled in communicating with a diverse range of people on a daily basis, some of whom may have additional communication requirements
- To be responsible for disseminating Trust policies and information as required
- Provides feedback to other workers on their communication at appropriate times, in a professional manner
- A key responsibility will be to utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with patients and those involved in their care
- The post holder must also communicate with other staff within the Trust, with external organisations and with the general public
- Keeps accurate and complete records of activities and communications consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Participates in team meetings, so fair and equal opportunities are given to share knowledge and ideas
- Engage in the Preceptorship programme either as a Preceptor or a Preceptee
- Develops an awareness of clinical supervision/action learning
- Improve clinical practice through reflection with self and / or others
- With the support of sister/charge nurse through the Trusts appraisal process and development of personal development plan, identifies their educational and professional needs
- Influence the development of knowledge, ideas, and work practice
- Familiarises themselves with and complies with the Trusts policies and procedures
- At all times respects patient confidentiality of electronically stored personal data in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act (2018)
- Demonstrates an awareness of individual responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act and identify and report as necessary any untoward accident, incident, or potentially hazardous environment
- When moving people and goods, completes the relevant training as appropriate to the action, use of hoists
- Takes appropriate action to manage an emergency, summoning assistance immediately when necessary
- Works in ways that minimise risks to health, safety, and security
- Participates in the development of the departments nursing philosophy and the shared governance structure of the Trust
- Develop skills in accordance with the expanded role relevant to the post holders clinical area.
- The post holder must at all times work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2002)
- Participates in research, audit, and quality initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills related to evidence-based practice
- Uses and maintains resources efficiently and effectively and encourages others to do s
- Monitors the quality of work on own area and alerts others to quality issue.
- The post holder must at all times carry out duties and responsibilities with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity policy
- Identifies and takes action when own or others behaviour undermines equality and diversity
- Takes into account their own behaviour and its effect on others
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care and makes changes as necessary
- Identifies deteriorating patients and takes appropriate action
- Ensures documentation is accurate and up to date
- Demonstrates an enquiring approach to patient care
- Safely administers prescribed medication and monitors effects
- Provides education and advocacy to patients, relatives and staff as necessary
- Ensures patients views are taken into account in the decision making process and embodies a shared decision making ethos
- Participates in collaborative decision making within the nursing team.
- Demonstrates an understanding of research and development and how this influences nursing practice
- Input patient data in the correct form and manner whether this be primary or secondary information onto the supporting computer system
- Analyse and reports information provided through appropriate clinical equipment and act upon this gathered information
- Maintain the integrity of information using agreed methods and procedures
- Reports the data/ information clearly in the required format and at the time agreed
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Prep for mentorship course or equivalent.
- Previous Cardiology or acute ward experience.
- Intermediate Life Support (ILS).
- Intravenous accreditation.
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Ability to manage own workload.
- Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.
- Adaptability to changing workload.
- Willing to broaden knowledge and learn specific competencies.
- Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what further learning is required to do current role more effectively.
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keep a record of them.
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge.
- Understanding of own ability to identify learning needs and interests.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Prep for mentorship course or equivalent.
- Previous Cardiology or acute ward experience.
- Intermediate Life Support (ILS).
- Intravenous accreditation.
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Ability to manage own workload.
- Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.
- Adaptability to changing workload.
- Willing to broaden knowledge and learn specific competencies.
- Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what further learning is required to do current role more effectively.
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keep a record of them.
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge.
- Understanding of own ability to identify learning needs and interests.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
