Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate cardiac nurse with demonstrable experience to join our caring and friendly team on a 6 month fixed term contract or secondment opportunity (with current line manager's agreement). Bickleigh is a busy 26 bedded interventional cardiology ward specialising in telemetry beds, caring for patients with arrhythmias, acute coronary syndromes and valve disease.
We are looking for a Junior Sister who always strives for excellence and wants to be part of a team that values continuous improvement and growth. We aim to provide a friendly and professional working environment, whilst delivering high standards of care to all our patients.
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate the ability to lead a team, lead under pressure and provide high standards of care, whilst meeting the trust values. You will be expected to support the Ward Manager and Junior Sisters with management duties. Cardiac experience is desirable but not essential.
This position is for 34.12 hours a week, an with internal rotation of working days, nights and weekends.
Secondment with the possibility of becoming permanent.
Main duties of the job
To support the Ward Manager to provide Clinical Nurse Management, leadership and expertisein all aspects of service delivery within sphere of responsibility.The post holder, with support from the Ward Manager, will ensure that high standards aredeveloped, implemented, and maintained, by ensuring clinical development of all staff within thedepartment.To lead by example, acting as a role model to all members of the nursing team, leading careteams and creating a positive learning environment.
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
Continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs and setting standards by:
- Organising the department team to provide individualised patient care by utilising skill mix appropriately within the available resources in the absence of the Ward Manager.
- Ensuring staff work within national and locally agreed policies and procedures.
- Assisting in the compilation, implementation and evaluation of philosophies of care, ensuring support for the patient and his/her family and all staff members.
- Assisting in the implementation of policies such as Essence of Care, as per Trust/National guidelines
- Developing programmes of education for all staff and ensuring best utilisation of educational resources.
- Effecting change in order to meet changing patient need.
- Ensuring all staff are appraised annually with appropriate reviews.
Please see the attached JD for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs and setting standards by:
- Organising the department team to provide individualised patient care by utilising skill mix appropriately within the available resources in the absence of the Ward Manager.
- Ensuring staff work within national and locally agreed policies and procedures.
- Assisting in the compilation, implementation and evaluation of philosophies of care, ensuring support for the patient and his/her family and all staff members.
- Assisting in the implementation of policies such as Essence of Care, as per Trust/National guidelines
- Developing programmes of education for all staff and ensuring best utilisation of educational resources.
- Effecting change in order to meet changing patient need.
- Ensuring all staff are appraised annually with appropriate reviews.
Please see the attached JD for further details.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in an acute Trust
- Ability to work with credibility
Desirable
- Previous demonstrable experience within a similar role
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered
- Leadership course or the willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Second registerable qualification relevant to the clinical area
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Effective influencing skills in general and with senior health care professionals
Desirable
- Proven knowledge of managerial techniques
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in an acute Trust
- Ability to work with credibility
Desirable
- Previous demonstrable experience within a similar role
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered
- Leadership course or the willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Second registerable qualification relevant to the clinical area
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Effective influencing skills in general and with senior health care professionals
Desirable
- Proven knowledge of managerial techniques
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).
