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Staff Nurse

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a Band 5 nurse with cardiac nursing interest, skilled in pacing, ECGs, CVC care, medications, and managing deteriorating patients. Newly registered nurses welcomed.
  • You will provide pre and post-operative care, learn specialized cardiac skills, support patient recovery, and collaborate with experienced nurses and educators for professional development.

Requirements

  • Band 5 nurse
  • interest in cardiac nursing
  • competent in various skills
  • understanding and operating external pacing
  • ECG recognition
  • pacing wire removal
  • CVC care and removal
  • thoracic drain care and removal
  • PCA's
  • oral and IV medications
  • PVB's
  • VAC dressings
  • experience in managing the deteriorating patient
  • newly registered nurses
  • Access to the Trust preceptorship programme
  • study days
  • in-house courses
  • simulation
  • virtual learning

Responsibilities

  • We are looking for a Band 5 nurse who has an interest in cardiac nursing.
  • There is an opportunity to join our team of experienced nurses on ward 4A Ward where we will support you with your individual needs as a nurse, providing you with strong clinical and professional skills, confidence and competence, resilience and strong leadership skills preparing you for diverse future career opportunities.
  • 4A is a busy Cardiac Ward, specialising in pre and post-operative care, as well as Day 0 and Day 1 post op patients.
  • We recently implemented our ERACS (early recovery after cardiac surgery) pathway on the ward which enables us to establish a quicker recovery time for our patients resulting in a shortened stay for our Cardiac patients.
  • We are a specialised ward where you will learn to be competent in various skills, some of which would be in understanding and operating external pacing, ECG recognition, pacing wire removal, CVC care and removal, thoracic drain care and removal, PCA's, oral and IV medications, PVB's, VAC dressings and experience in managing the deteriorating patient.
  • Our band 5 position will provide you with the opportunity to learn specialist skills and expand your knowledge.
  • Our experienced team of educators and senior nurses can provide you with guidance and suggestion to help you maximise your experience and learning.
  • As well as working alongside experienced nurses in the clinical areas you will supported and guided by our in house education team, each of our floors has a dedicated clinical nurse educator to support the nursing teams on both the wards and critical care areas.
  • Access to the Trust preceptorship programme is offered for all newly registered nurses this offers protected learning and peer support sessions with colleagues across the Trust.
  • You will attend study days and have access to learning opportunities including in-house courses, simulation, and virtual learning.

FAQs

What is the focus of the nursing role in Ward 4A?

The focus of the nursing role in Ward 4A is on cardiac nursing, specifically in pre and post-operative care, including the management of Day 0 and Day 1 post-operative patients.

What specialized skills will I learn in this position?

In this position, you will learn skills such as understanding and operating external pacing, ECG recognition, pacing wire removal, CVC care and removal, thoracic drain care and removal, PCA management, administering oral and IV medications, managing PVBs, VAC dressings, and experiences in managing deteriorating patients.

Is there support available for new nurses?

Yes, new nurses will receive support from experienced educators and senior nurses, as well as access to the Trust preceptorship program, which includes protected learning and peer support sessions.

What type of learning opportunities are provided?

Learning opportunities include in-house courses, simulation trainings, virtual learning, and attendance at study days.

What is the vision of Barts Health NHS Trust?

The vision of Barts Health NHS Trust is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals known for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care to patients.

Are there any opportunities for career advancement?

Yes, this role offers diverse future career opportunities by providing strong clinical, professional skills, confidence, competence, resilience, and leadership training.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours for this position will typically follow the schedules required for ward nursing, which may include shift work, but you should confirm specific details during the application process.

Can I contact someone for more information about the position?

Yes, for further details or informal visits, you can contact Anna Lempiki, the Ward Manager, at the email address annalempiki@nhs.net.

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Mission & Purpose

Barts Health NHS Trust operates several major hospitals in East London, providing comprehensive healthcare services including emergency care, surgery, and specialist treatments. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and improve health outcomes for the community they serve. Their purpose is to ensure that every patient receives the best possible treatment and support, fostering health and well-being across the diverse populations in their care.