Job summary
As a member of the team you will be expected to work in a confident and professional manner; the successful applicant will provide exemplary planned care for patients within the Cath Lab and external cardiology areas. Additionally, we are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person who will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary teams that access and work in the Cath Lab environment.
The successful candidate must be able to work flexibly as there is an expectation that you will provide out of hours on call support. We are open Mon-Fri 8-630 with the expectation to work 4 shifts over 5 days with an on-call out of hours commitment.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
? Provides high quality care to patients and their families during the perioperative period.? Reporting and documenting all relevant patient needs, communicating changes to otherhealth professionals in the multidisciplinary team.? Act as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader ensuring efficientallocation of staff and resources.? Demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and play anactive role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.? To engage and interact with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatmentsto gain co-operation, understanding and allay apprehension.? Assist with projects to develop and enhance patient care. Participate in the evaluation ofpatient outcomes, including audit, risk management and infection control.? Assists in other clinical areas and speciality theatres if the clinical situation and staffinglevels demand.? Attend relevant meetings and deliver feedback.? To develop and achieve objectives identified through continuing appraisal of job role.? To develop appraisal skills and carry out appraisals and personal development plans fornon-registered practitioners in line with Agenda for Change and the knowledge skillsframework
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provides high quality care to patients and their families during the perioperative period. Reporting and documenting all relevant patient needs, communicating changes to other health professionals in the multidisciplinary team. Act as Practitioner in charge, in the absence of the Team Leader ensuring efficient allocation of staff and resources. Demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and play an active role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care. To engage and interact with patients and their carers, explaining procedures and treatments to gain co-operation, understanding and allay apprehension. Assist with projects to develop and enhance patient care. Participate in the evaluation of patient outcomes, including audit, risk management and infection control. Assists in other clinical areas and speciality theatres if the clinical situation and staffing levels demand. Attend relevant meetings and deliver feedback. To develop and achieve objectives identified through continuing appraisal of job role. To develop appraisal skills and carry out appraisals and personal development plans for non-registered practitioners in line with Agenda for Change and the knowledge skills framework
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Basic computer skills (ECDL)0
- Relevant theatre-based course e.g.: HEA 362
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care and act accordingly
- Proven evidence of recent CPD
- Proven knowledge of and ability to apply evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Demonstrate awareness of financial constraints
- Methodical and organised
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- RN/ODP training completed
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of perioperative care
- Completed a preceptorship programme
- Demonstrable experience in Cardiac Catheter laboratory
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Derriford Hospital
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH