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University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Stoke-on-Trent

AI generated summary

  • You should be enthusiastic, flexible, committed to high care standards, a good communicator, and motivated to enhance your professional development.
  • You will ensure safe, patient-focused care in the Heart Centre, act as a role model, and collaborate with the MDT to maintain high care standards aligned with the "Proud to Care" initiative.

Requirements

  • The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, committed to the provision of excellent standards of care, a good communicator, and motivated to build on existing professional development.

Responsibilities

  • You will act as a credible and professional role model whilst developing both personally and professionally to achieve your maximum potential delivering on the implementation and development of care standards to reflect the “Proud to Care” initiative and will ensure that nursing practice is evidenced based according to Professional and National guidelines.
  • You will be responsible for ensuring that quality; safe, patient focused care is delivered within the Heart Centre, working with the other ward, departments and professions within the MDT to ensure efficient service delivery.

FAQs

What type of care is provided at the Heart Centre?

The Heart Centre provides high-quality Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve surgery, lung surgery, and chest trauma care.

What is the role of the Staff Nurse in the Heart Centre?

The Staff Nurse will provide quality, safe, patient-focused care, work within a multidisciplinary team, and help implement and develop care standards aligned with the "Proud to Care" initiative.

What are the shift options available for this position?

We offer full-time, part-time hours, and bank hours to help maintain a good work-life balance.

Is professional development supported in this role?

Yes, we provide a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring staff can fulfill their potential and achieve professional growth.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

You can contact Lily Than, Senior Sister, at Lily.Than@uhnm.co.uk or call 01782 675010 for further details or informal visits.

What is the capacity and type of the bed facilities in the Heart Centre?

The Heart Centre has a 32-bedded pre and post-operative ward, which includes 8 beds for level 1 care and also features a 16-bedded Critical Care department with level 2 and level 3 facilities.

What qualities are expected from the successful candidate?

The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, flexible, a good communicator, and motivated to build on existing professional development while providing excellent standards of care.

Are there opportunities for rotation within the unit?

Yes, the post holder will be expected to rotate to Critical Card POD 1&2 for service development.

What kind of patients will the Staff Nurse be working with?

The Staff Nurse will work with patients requiring emergency and elective cardiothoracic surgical care.

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University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust offers a range of acute and specialized medical services across North Staffordshire and South Cheshire. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care, enhancing health outcomes through excellence in medical treatment and compassionate service. Their purpose is to provide comprehensive, effective healthcare while continuously improving services and patient experiences in their community.