Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 209-A-25-7414382
- Employer
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Macclesfield District
- Town
- Victoria Road, Macclesfield
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse in Cardiology & Coronary Care Unit (Ward 7) - Band 5
NHS AfC: Band 5
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to join our team. Ward 7 is a 28 bedded medical ward specialising in Cardiology treating both male & female adult patients. Our 4 bedded Coronary Care Unit provides specialist care to cardiac patients requiring primary PCI, pacemakers & ICD’s. We also manage conditions such as endocarditis & heart failure.
Our medical wards can be busy & challenging environments. In joining our team, you will bring your skills & passion to provide the highest quality patient-focused care & compassion for our patients. You must be a team player with excellent communications skills & have the ability to work using your own initiative as well as part of the wider team.
In return, you will find your contribution is valued & that you are supported through excellent management & a teamwork approach, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with doctors, health care assistants, physiotherapists & other health professionals. We offer comprehensive learning & development support, excellent training opportunities & support to broaden your experience, knowledge & skills as a qualified nurse.
We offer flexible working patterns on a roster basis which includes a well-balanced combination of days, nights & weekends in order to meet the needs of our patients & ensure we provide a fair and equal working environment.
Hours per week: 37.5
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
Under the direction of the Ward Manager the role of a Band 5 Staff Nurse is to support the Ward Manager assess, plan, implement, evaluate and deliver high quality, evidence-based, holistic person-centred care and to assist in the supervision of more junior members of staff.
In the absence of Band 6/7 Nurse the post holder will be required to act as team leader who will be responsible and accountable for the smooth running of the rostered shift.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current first level registration in General / Adult nursing
- Good standard of general education
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of using a multi – disciplinary approach to patient care
Desirable criteria
- Experience of managing a group of staff to deliver patient care
- Evidence of designing and delivering education to junior staff
- Involvement in using evidence to implement improvements in practice/protocol or procedures
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates commitment to own personal development
- Demonstrates competence in : • Assessing patient condition and plan and implement care • Effective documentation of care delivery • Act with professionalism and integrity • Ability to delegate safely • Ability to prioritise tasks and action
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate evidence based decision making
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to promote effective communication
- Demonstrate commitment to patient care and the Trust by adopting a flexible approach to work
Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Anna Kluczewski
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625 661047
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