The post holder will work in the cardiology department, being an integral member of the cardiology and cardiothoracic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing ward support as a ‘middle grade of the week’ role, working alongside the consultant of the week to provide inpatient care for cardiology patients. They will also gain experience in outpatient clinics as well as exposure to catheter laboratory procedures (including coronary angiography and pacemaker insertion) and echocardiography. The post holder will participate on the on-call rota, which is currently a 1:12 full shift system, which includes the provision of a 24/7 primary PCI service to Wolverhampton and the surrounding regions.
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
General
In conjunction colleagues, to play a full part in the rota for the department.
To provide cover for colleagues in respect of periods of leave.
In conjunction with colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.
In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
Junior Medical Staff
In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the supervision junior medical staff.
Management & Service Development
In conjunction with colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department.
To observe the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures, in particular in relation to managing staff, and to follow the Trust’s Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.
Clinical Governance
In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
Health & Safety
To take responsibility for your own Health & Safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place.
To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately.
Any Other Duties
Any other duties as deemed appropriate.
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