Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Haemostasis and Thrombosis Department at Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The H&T Senior Sister post is a dynamic role, which encompasses the supervision of the department on a day to day basis and direct patient contact in both the Anticoagulation Clinic and the Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre, with working hours of Monday-Friday predominantly 9 am-5 pm.There is the opportunity to apply for flexible working in this role. As a dedicated Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre and an award winning anticoagulation and thrombosis department, you will have access to clinical experts that are happy and willing to support you with your career journey in our department.
Closing Date: 5th July 2024
Interview Date: 15th July 2024
Main duties of the job
Clinical and managerial leadership
Staff management, education and training
Clinical governance, audit and research
Service development
*Please see attached Job description and Person Specification for more details*
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve .
The Haemophilia and Thrombosis team is a dynamic and friendly team.We also run a monthly book club as part of a staff wellbeing initiative. The books are kindly donated by authors for the team to read.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the Senior Sister role in Haemostasis and Thrombosis includes supporting the nursing and multidisciplinary workforce in delivering high standards of clinical leadership, and excellent standard of patient care.Leading the team in adhering to areas of compliance and governance. Provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planning and delivering of patient care.*Please see attached Job description and Person Specification for more details*
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the Senior Sister role in Haemostasis and Thrombosis includes supporting the nursing and multidisciplinary workforce in delivering high standards of clinical leadership, and excellent standard of patient care.Leading the team in adhering to areas of compliance and governance. Provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planning and delivering of patient care.*Please see attached Job description and Person Specification for more details*
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skill
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current and professional issues
- Computer skills including the ability to use Microsoft Word and other health databases
- Experience of specialty area
Desirable
- Ability to interpret and analyse complex data findings
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing an area; including management of rotas, resources, budgets and staff.
- Experience in staff / practice development including undertaking appraisals and Personal development plans
- Experience of audit / research based nursing practice
Desirable
- Experience of analysing detailed information
- Experience of conducting own projects successfully and follow through action
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in relevant area of speciality supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
- Mentorship course
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Registered Nurse
Desirable
- LEO / Equivalent Leadership Training
- Masters Degree
- To hold a range of management courses: Recruitment and Selection Appraisal course Disciplinary course Grievance course
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skill
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current and professional issues
- Computer skills including the ability to use Microsoft Word and other health databases
- Experience of specialty area
Desirable
- Ability to interpret and analyse complex data findings
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing an area; including management of rotas, resources, budgets and staff.
- Experience in staff / practice development including undertaking appraisals and Personal development plans
- Experience of audit / research based nursing practice
Desirable
- Experience of analysing detailed information
- Experience of conducting own projects successfully and follow through action
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in relevant area of speciality supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
- Mentorship course
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Registered Nurse
Desirable
- LEO / Equivalent Leadership Training
- Masters Degree
- To hold a range of management courses: Recruitment and Selection Appraisal course Disciplinary course Grievance course
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
