Staff Nurse - Cardiothoracic in Wolverhampton

Exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic registered nurse to join our dedicated team on Cardiothoracic Ward. The ward is situated within the Heart and Lung Centre, New Cross Hospital, and is a 31 bedded in-patient surgical ward. This includes a 4 bedded high dependency area. Admissions are both emergency and elective patients who require surgery for various Cardiac (e.g., CABG, heart valve surgery, aortic surgery) or Thoracic conditions (e.g., lobectomy, pneumonectomy, pleurectomy, decortication).

We are looking for caring, compassionate nurses, preferably with experience, who can demonstrate implementation of the 6Cs, committed to delivering high standards of dignified patient care, who are highly motivated and have excellent communication skills. A specialist interest in cardiothoracic surgical nursing would be of any benefit; however, transferable experience will also be welcomed.

Main duties of the job:

• To provide high quality nursing care and participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care needs for the patient group.
• To deliver compassionate person-centred care, and treat patients, service users, their families and their carers with consideration, dignity and the respect you would want for yourself or your family.
• To provide relevant forms of care with minimal supervision and participate in the supervision and teaching and assessment of unregistered or junior staff and students.
• To play an active part in the continuing development of the ward or department and contribute to the maintenance of an environment conducive to the delivery of high standards of patient care, by promoting good communication and relationships between staff, patients, relatives and visitors.
• Must be able to work day and night shifts.

Working for our organisation:

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

• To ensure safe and effective clinical practice.
• Practice within the NMC Standards of Practice and Behaviour for Nurses and Midwives.
• Adhere to and promote Trust and Directorate policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Participate in the assessment of patient care needs, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care in accordance with the agreed policies and procedures of The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.
• Take responsibility for groups of patients as required, with minimal supervision from senior staff.
• Maintain accurate and legible records of care and other documentation in accordance with Trust and professional standards.
• Prioritise work and manage time effectively, recognising and seeking assistance as/when required.
• Ensure that everyone within the sphere of care is treated with dignity and humanity, understanding individual needs, showing compassion and sensitivity, and provide care in a way that respects all people equally.
• Assist people to maintain confidence and a positive self-esteem.
• Deliver evidence based care, and promote the use of evidence based practice, referring to Nursing Clinical Practices accordingly.
• Practice within an ethical framework based upon respect for the well-being and safety of patients and clients.
• Practice in such a way that ensures efficient and effective use of resources.
• Report on treatment, care, and any concerns, promptly and effectively to senior staff to maintain effective communication channels.
• Liaise effectively with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure timely delivery of care and develop good working relationships.
• Take personal responsibility for actions and omissions, and recognise personal accountability.
• Report incidents and near misses promptly and appropriately and take effective action to minimise future risk.
• Critically appraise and synthesise the outcomes of relevant research, evaluations and audits and apply the information when seeking to improve practice.
• Enhance the patients experience.
• Communicate effectively with patients and relatives to promote patient/carer involvement, so that they can make informed choices and understand their treatment and planned care.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors.
• Support junior members of staff, unregistered staff and students.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety, healthcare associated infection prevention, clinical governance, including risk management and critical incident reporting and root cause analysis.
• Act as a positive health educator at all times and enable people to maintain the maximum level of independence, choice and control.
• Undertake Trust and local competencies as required.
• Attend such courses and training as required by the post including mandatory updates.
• Recognise personal limitations and contribute to own personal and professional development including participating in the appraisal and revalidation process.
• Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with E-rostering, ensuring compliance with key performance indicators.
• Act as a positive role model adhering to the expected standards of behaviour.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a positive learning environment that ensures effective learning opportunities for staff and students including appropriate orientation and induction programmes, a range of clinical support strategies (mentoring, coaching, clinical supervision, action learning and peer review).
• To ensure effective contribution to the delivery of the organisation’s objectives.
• Within clinical areas, ensure knowledge and implementation of the organisation’s quality and safety agenda.
• Assist senior staff to monitor standards of care and contribute to maintaining quality.
• Undertake any other duties as may be requested to meet the needs of the service within the limitations of the grade.
• Demonstrate by self and through designated service areas, compliance to the pledges of the NHS Constitution 2012 and local professional strategies.
• Promote a positive image of nursing internally and externally to the Trust.

Person specification:

• Qualification: Registered Nurse with a current, active UK PIN.
• Training courses/learning relevant to role.
• Experience: Experience within a surgical nursing environment.
• Interest in Cardiothoracic speciality.
• Flexibility: Must be able to work flexibly to include days, nights, weekends and holidays as part of a rotation.

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.

You are very welcome to arrange an informal chat or visit to the unit prior to submitting an application. If you have problems applying, contact Address Building 12 New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton Road Wolverhampton WV10 0QP Telephone 01902 481900.