Staff Nurse - CCU

Do you wish to be part of our expanding and dynamic team? We are currently looking for enthusiastic staff nurses to join our acute cardiology team at Wycombe Hospital. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about cardiology and team work.

Team work is essential in the CCU, and the ward is supported by a high level of senior nurses who will be there to support you.

CCU is a 22-bedded and fast-paced unit that specializes in cardiac care. You will have the opportunity to look after a variety of complex cardiovascular conditions.

This is the ideal role for someone with cardiology experience, although if you are newly qualified and show drive to learn, we are also interested in what you have to offer. You will be expected to be IV competent and able to undertake venepuncture and cannulation (or willing to learn). Undertaking immediate life support is also essential.

Your career goals are important to us, and we believe in supporting our staff to develop the career that is right for them. Continuing education (supported by our clinical education team) and professional development are strongly encouraged, with opportunities available to you throughout your career. We offer specialist cardiac courses to all our staff as well as in-house training led by our cardiac practice development nurse.

Key Responsibilities:

• The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development and/or implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
• Expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision, maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the framework of Trust policies and in accordance with guidelines as laid down by the NMC.
• Is expected to supervise qualified junior staff and HCAs.
• Teaching qualified and unqualified staff, including pre-registered and post-basic students.

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension, and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable.