Staff Nurse - CCU

Job OverviewStaff Nurse, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Cardiology Department, Wexham Park HospitalThe Cardiology Department at Wexham Park Hospital includes a 14-bedded Coronary Care Unit (CCU) providing specialist care for patients with a wide range of acute cardiac conditions.An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our CCU team. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who can remain calm and confident in a fast-paced and evolving clinical environment.Our department delivers a 24-hour Primary PCI service for STEMI patients and provides comprehensive care for individuals with acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Working within this team, you will have the opportunity to develop advanced skills in cardiac nursing and to participate in cardiac procedures within the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory (CCL).We are currently offering two full-time, 12-month secondment opportunities for nurses eager to expand their experience in acute cardiology.Main duties of the jobTo provide direct nursing care to the patients with cardiology conditions.Prepare and undertake agreed clinical activities.To implement and be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care ensuring trust policies and guidelines are adhered to.To ensure confidentiality of patient records and high standards of nursing documentation, in accordance with clinical governance.To be aware of the complaints procedure and incident reporting and be able to apply it as needed.To escalate as appropriate any untoward incidents, complaints and ward/staff issues.To participate in on-going clinical supervision and audits.To maintain own personal portfolio/profile and to take responsibility for annual updates on current legislative/hospital issues.To ensure all training undertaken is evaluated to determine its effectiveness in practice and to ensure all objectives have been met.To assist in teaching programmes for student nurses/new staff and newly qualified nurses and contribute towards a positive learning environment.To promote good working relationships, within the multidisciplinary team and to support the ward manager to achieve high morale within the team.Provide specialist advice in Cardiac procedures and support in the promotion of health.To use all resources efficiently and effectively maintaining an awareness of budgetary implications.Practice extended clinical roles e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, IV additives and male catheterisation.Working for our organisationFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.Frimley Health Trust benefits on VimeoDetailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesFor a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.Person specificationSkillsEssential criteriaCompetent in basic life supportComputer literateAble to work to deadlinesGood interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situationsTime management and delegation skillsDesirable criteriaAppropriate cardiology or acute care coursesAble to train and supervise junior staffQualificationsEssential criteriaRegistered general nurseCurrent NMC registrationDesirable criteriaMentorship qualificationUndertaking or completed further academic studyExperienceEssential criteriaEffective working with multi-disciplinary teamsSome post registration ward experienceDesirable criteriaExperience of having worked in a acute settingFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.Apply online now