Staff Nurse

Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, nurse with a passion for cardiology to join our committed team on the Acute Cardiac Unit in the Specialist Medicine Division.

ACU is a 27 bedded Cardiac Unit. Should you be successful you will work within a specialised area, providing high quality care to patients with a variety of cardiac conditions including heart failure, ischaemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, valve disease and endocarditis. Working within this specialty you will be expected to take on extended roles associated with the specialism.

The ward is supported by an enthusiastic and established multidisciplinary team and we are seeking a dynamic and motivated nurse that is an enthusiastic team player. If you think that you have some experience which you consider could be translated to this ward environment, if you are kind and caring and you believe you meet our expectations then please apply, we are a friendly and passionate team who look forward to you joining us.

If you are willing to go the extra mile to make patients feel important and you always ensure that your colleagues are valued and an integral part of the team then we would like you to apply and we look forward to meeting you.

Main duties of the job

• To set and maintain high standards of nursing practice ensuring patients needs are met.
• To work effectively within the multidisciplinary team.
• To participate in ward rounds, ensuring effective methods of communication.
• To contribute to an effective learning environment and participate in own continual professional development

Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery (NMC) code of conduct.
• To be accountable for own professional practice.
• Be aware of current research.
• Always maintain high level of patient care.
• When required, to liaise and work collaboratively with other specialities to ensure the consistent management of patients.
• Provide individualised education and psychological support to patients and their relatives.
• Determine barriers to client education and/or health behaviour change.
• Ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is maintained when providing nursing care.
• Ensure that any safeguarding risks are escalated appropriately to enable investigation.
• Provide life support to standards set by the UK Resuscitation Council.
• Ensure high standards of patient care and satisfaction. Engage in the Trust Friends and Family Test.
• Provide individualised education and psychological support to patients and their relatives.
• Take initiative and respond calmly to any emergency situations.
• Support discharge planning and patient flow.
• Use advanced skills to assess, develop and evaluate plans of care for patients with cardiology needs.
• Undertake clinical duties and act as an expert practitioner demonstrating specialist knowledge and skills to support patients and their relatives

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.