Staff Nurse, CCU/Birch Ward

The post holder will be responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients within the Birch and Coronary Care Unit (CCU). The role includes the management of acutely unwell cardiac patients, including those requiring cardiac monitoring, arrhythmia management, and post-procedure care following interventions such as angiograms, angioplasty, and device implantations.

The post holder will work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate patient care. They will be expected to maintain continuous professional development, contribute to service improvements, and support junior staff, students, and healthcare assistants.

We are seeking applicants with experience of the NHS either as a student or registered nurse.

The Trust is not recruiting from outside the UK for this post.

Clinical/Professional & Managerial Responsibilities

• Practice nursing and the delivery of patient care in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust/Unit Policies and procedures.
• Be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care needs for patients in the emergency department, ensuring safe practice and maintaining high standards of care.
• Establish and maintain effective communication links with other members of the multidisciplinary team, patients, and carers.
• Maintain up-to-date, comprehensive, and accurate records of clinical care, the patient's condition, and other relevant information.
• With the sister/charge nurse and their deputies, ensure that clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies and procedures designed to prevent hospital-acquired infection.
• To have an understanding of the Safeguarding policies and procedures and have an understanding and recognition of those at risk.
• Support the implementation of quality assurance initiatives which will improve patient care and the patient's environment.
• Ensure safe storage and administration of medicines in accordance with the trust policy and practice.
• Understand the need for effective ward budgetary control and be aware of the current cost of medical supplies and equipment.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow, and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists, and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey, and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On-site Nurseries
• On-site staff cafes
• On-site parking
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes, and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

The post holder will:

• Work effectively and efficiently within the framework of team nursing and individualized patient care.
• Work in collaboration with the department integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care for patients.
• Contribute towards developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment.

Internally, The Postholder Will Develop Effective Working Relationships With

• Ward Manager, Deputy Sisters, Staff Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Reception staff, Specialist Nurses, Therapists, Doctors, and all other Members of the MDT both within the unit and outside the unit.
• Good working relationships with all staff within Medicine.