Criteria:
Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for children’s areas (Level 1 or 2)
A post registration qualification related to cardiac surgery / cardiology eg ecg course, deteriorating patients knowledge, diabetes management, infection prevention knowledge.
Recognised teaching/assessing qualification (Desirable)
Mental health / wellbeing experience / training (Desirable)
Leadership skills courses (Desirable)
Cardiothoracic / cardiology course (Desirable)
Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
An ability to be an advocate for patients and colleagues and to escalate concerns when necessary.
Competency and experience in co-ordinating the ward.
Clinical Experience within the specialty (Desirable)
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Current issues in health and social care
Skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members (Desirable)
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
