Staff Nurse

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Staff Nurse on the Coronary Care unit (CCU) at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. The CCU team is a dynamic workforce, who is keen to help support and develop nurses interested in experiencing this exciting and changeable environment. We are seeking Nurses who are compassionate, bright and motivated to deliver the best care to our acute and complex group of patients. We would like Registered Nurses with Cardiology Experience to apply however this is not an essential requirement as full support and training will be given. We are a compact 8 bedded unit caring for a wide variety of acutely ill patients from, Acute Coronary Syndromes, Heart Failure and Cardiac arrhythmias. Cardiac Device Insertion and DC cardioversion are part of our service. We also have the facility to monitor 10 telemetry beds on adjoining wards. As part of our friendly, supportive, professional team you will work closely with other specialities within the hospital caring for acutely ill patients who need cardiac monitoring on the unit. We encourage anyone with an interest in cardiac nursing team to apply. We encourage staff development and training and support for successful applicants will be provided. Part time positions are available.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a commitment to high standards of patient care. Due to the ever changing needs of patients, good communication skills are essential, ensuring that senior nursing staff are informed of any problems or incidents that may occur. As patient needs change, the successful candidate needs to be able to demonstrate good organisational skills. The timely maintaining and completion of nursing records is also essential.

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• Within the relevant area

Desirable

• Recruitment and selection experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Mentorship qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Registration

Essential

• Current level one NMC registration

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to patient care

About the employer

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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