Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia

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About Hammersmith Hospital

Hammersmith Hospital is ICHT’s specialist hospital based in East Acton, renowned for its strong research connections. It offers a range of services including renal, haematology, cancer, and cardiology care, and provides the regional specialist heart attack centre.

The Cardiology Ward (A7)

A7 is a 25-bedded inpatient cardiology ward with a 5-bed coronary care unit (CCU) and 20 step-down beds, including monitoring and telemetry. It is the main receiving unit for patients admitted via our 24/7 Primary PCI and arrhythmia service covering North West London ICS.

All staff work across both the CCU and the step-down ward. The CCU cares for higher acuity patients post-PPCI, with complex cardiac arrhythmias, intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), TAVI, and patients on non-invasive ventilation (NIV). ECG interpretation skills are essential for these roles.

The unit is fast-paced. Our Band 6 team leads and coordinates activities; out of hours, they are the point of contact and hold the bed bleep for cardiology.

Candidate Profile

We seek experienced cardiology nurses who are knowledgeable, ambitious, safety-focused, and patient-centered. The Directorate offers tailored development opportunities, including leadership and clinical growth. Informal discussions are welcomed.

Main Duties

• Providing high-quality, effective, individualised nursing care by assessing needs and developing, implementing, and evaluating care plans independently.
• Liaising appropriately with all key members of the multidisciplinary team and service users.
• Managing all aspects of patient care, including assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation, under supervision.
• Supporting the ward manager in monitoring safety and quality of care, maintaining accurate clinical observations.
• Managing healthcare support workers, delegating tasks, and contributing to their training and development.
• Ensuring a positive service that incorporates patient feedback to improve care, acting as a role model for excellence.

Working for Imperial College Healthcare

Join us to achieve extraordinary things with leading clinicians in patient care. Be part of a vibrant team embodying our values: expert, kind, collaborative, and aspirational. Enjoy unique experiences and rapid career progression.

Benefits include career development, flexible working, wellbeing initiatives, staff recognition, and optional benefits like Cycle to Work, car lease, season ticket loans, and onsite leisure memberships.

We are committed to equality and flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job sharing. Please discuss during the interview process.

Additional Information

The full job description and person specification are available as attachments with the job advert, outlining key responsibilities, qualifications, skills, and experience required.

Person Specification

Education

• Current RN (Adult) with NMC registration
• Immediate Life Support (ILS)
• Post-registration ECG monitoring and interpretation course
• Mentorship qualification or equivalent

Experience

• At least 6 months post-registration healthcare experience
• Experience in coronary care, cardiology, or acute medical wards
• Experience in cardiothoracic care

Skills

• Knowledge of care for acutely ill patients
• Medication administration skills, including IV drugs (training available)
• Ability to deliver high standards of care
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Basic knowledge of CPAP, NIV, MI interventions and treatments
• ECG rhythm recognition and 12-lead interpretation skills
• Experience or willingness to teach and develop junior staff

Please check your emails regularly for communication during the recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email and possibly text message.

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