Barts Health NHS Trust

Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated band 6 staff nurse.

Here at Barts Heart Centre we have 10 cath labs that provide treatment for patients undergoing a variety of elective procedures, interventional, electrophysiology and TAVI. Our cardiac catheter labs also support our nationally recognised emergency heart attack, arrhythmia and structural pathways. We also provide specialist cardiology services for heart failure, endocarditis, grown up congenital heart and inherited cardiac conditions.

You will have an opportunity to rotate internally between Cardiology Intervention, Electrophysiology & Structural in order to develop a full range of skills and be supported with in house training.

We have created exciting opportunities for experienced Cath Lab nurses to develop clinically in advanced nursing practices such as Implantable Loop recorders Implantations and Nurse-Led Radial Access.

You will need significant experience in cardiology cath lab and be able to demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge. You will be expected to take an active role in helping us to continuously improve on our patient centred care.

Click on the link below to see one of our cath lab nurses story and our day to day running of the cath labs:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GBnkVzGR7k

Main duties of the job

The aim of this post is to provide the highest standards of assessment, planning,

Implementation and evaluation of individualized, holistic patient care in conjunction

with the multi- disciplinary team. The post holder acts as a role model and clinical

teacher. He/she provides effective mentorship and preceptorship, participating in the

education and training of nursing and non- nursing staff.

The post holder will coordinate the activities of the Cardiac Catheterisation

Laboratory Unit on a regular basis, liaising closely with the Senior Sister/Charge

Nurse in delivering safe and efficient patients' flow. He/she is proficient with the

every-day Cath lab duties, including circulating and scrubbing for cardiac procedures.

The post holder is required to join the on-call rota for the Heart Attack Service and Direct Arrhythmia Pathway at Bart's Heart Centre.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

11 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-7145430SBH

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN/RN
  • Intravenous accreditation

Desirable

  • oAccredited teaching or mentoring qualification.
  • oCardiac specialist modules.

Experience

Essential

  • oDemonstrable experience working within a similar clinical or specialty area.
  • oProven ability to manage a team or lead shifts
  • oExperience in mentoring , teaching, and supporting junior staff or students

Skills

Essential

  • oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • oAbility to prioritize workloads and manage time effectively under pressure
  • oAbility to work as a team member.
  • oDemonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills.
  • oPositive attitude and ability to work under pressure.
  • oAdaptability to changing workload.
  • oWilling to broaden knowledge and learn specific competencies.
  • oAbility to respond positively to constructive criticism.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN/RN
  • Intravenous accreditation

Desirable

  • oAccredited teaching or mentoring qualification.
  • oCardiac specialist modules.

Experience

Essential

  • oDemonstrable experience working within a similar clinical or specialty area.
  • oProven ability to manage a team or lead shifts
  • oExperience in mentoring , teaching, and supporting junior staff or students

Skills

Essential

  • oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • oAbility to prioritize workloads and manage time effectively under pressure
  • oAbility to work as a team member.
  • oDemonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills.
  • oPositive attitude and ability to work under pressure.
  • oAdaptability to changing workload.
  • oWilling to broaden knowledge and learn specific competencies.
  • oAbility to respond positively to constructive criticism.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

SENIOR SISTER

MARCELLA ODORE

m.odore@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

11 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-7145430SBH

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE


Supporting documents

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