Band 5: £31,469 to £38,308 a year Per annum incl HACAS
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ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME CANNULATION CORONARY CARE UNIT NHS VENEPUNCTURE
The Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Staff Nurse for the 14-bed Coronary Care Unit (CCU) at Wexham Park Hospital in Slough. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage a fluctuating workload while providing direct nursing care to patients with various cardiac conditions, including acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Responsibilities include maintaining high patient care standards, adhering to trust guidelines, ensuring confidentiality, and participating in clinical supervision and audits. The nurse will also assist in training new staff, promote teamwork within the multidisciplinary team, and manage resources efficiently.
The position involves practicing extended clinical roles, such as venepuncture and IV therapy, and contributing to a positive learning environment for student nurses and newly qualified staff. The ideal candidate will be proactive in handling complaints and incidents, escalating issues as necessary, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislative and hospital protocols. Overall, the role aims to enhance patient care and support the efficient operation of the unit.
The position involves practicing extended clinical roles, such as venepuncture and IV therapy, and contributing to a positive learning environment for student nurses and newly qualified staff. The ideal candidate will be proactive in handling complaints and incidents, escalating issues as necessary, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislative and hospital protocols. Overall, the role aims to enhance patient care and support the efficient operation of the unit.
The Cardiology Department at Wexham Park consists of: The Coronary Care Unit (CCU) a 14 bedded unit. A post has become available in the Coronary care unit for an enthusiastic, dynamic qualified nurse with strong interpersonal skills. In this environment you will need to have a calm but assertive manner and be able to manage a changing workload.
Cardiology at Wexham Park Hospital offers a 24 hour primary PCI service for STEMI patients. We care for patients who have acute coronary syndrome, heart failure and arrhythmias You will gain skills in caring for patients with a range of cardiac illness and be involved in cardiac procedures in the CCL.
- To provide direct nursing care to the patients with cardiology conditions.
- Prepare and undertake agreed clinical activities.
- To implement and be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care ensuring trust policies and guidelines are adhered to.
- To ensure confidentiality of patient records and high standards of nursing documentation, in accordance with clinical governance.
- To be aware of the complaints procedure and incident reporting and be able to apply it as needed.
- To escalate as appropriate any untoward incidents, complaints and ward/staff issues.
- To participate in on-going clinical supervision and audits.
- To maintain own personal portfolio/profile and to take responsibility for annual updates on current legislative/hospital issues.
- To ensure all training undertaken is evaluated to determine its effectiveness in practice and to ensure all objectives have been met.
- To assist in teaching programmes for student nurses/new staff and newly qualified nurses and contribute towards a positive learning environment.
- To promote good working relationships, within the multidisciplinary team and to support the ward manager to achieve high morale within the team.
- Provide specialist advice in Cardiac procedures and support in the promotion of health.
- To use all resources efficiently and effectively maintaining an awareness of budgetary implications.
- Practice extended clinical roles e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, IV additives and male catheterisation.
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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.
2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.
Clinical Skills:
1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.
2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.
3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.
4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.
6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).
Soft Skills:
1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.
2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.
5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills:
1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.
2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.
3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).
Continuing Professional Development:
1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.
Employment Considerations:
1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.
2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.
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