Job summaryDo you wish to be part ofour expanding and dynamic team?We are currently looking for enthusiastic staff nurses to join our acute cardiology team at Wycombe Hospital. We are looking forindividuals who arepassionate about cardiology and team work.Team work is essential in 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 which led by our cardiac practice development nurse.Main duties of the jobThe 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 to 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.About usListen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfDWhat 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 workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?We'recommitted 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 withinourBHT familyimprovespositive 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 familiesWhat 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.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssentialGood general educationRegistered Nurse (General)ENB 998/371 or equivalentDesirableEvidence of further continued professional developmentFirst Line Management CourseSkills, Abilities & KnowledgeEssentialExcellent communication skills essentialAwareness of the professional scope of practiceAwareness of the DoH guidance of clinical governanceDesirableAble to manage own case load with supervisionAble to use computerSelf motivatedExperienceEssentialSpecialist requirementsExperience of teaching students, HCA's and qualified staffDesirablePrevious experience as shift/team leaderAbility to work as part of a team and on own initiativeSPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCESDesirableMay be required to work in other departments if requested to do soInternal rotation to nightsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameBuckinghamshire Healthcare NHS TrustAddressWycombe HospitalHigh WycombeHP11 2TTEmployer's websitehttps://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)