Job summary
Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Band 6 We are looking for an inspired individual with Cardiology experience to further develop their leadership skills on a cardiology ward. The job will be suitable for experienced staff nurses looking to advance their leadership and clinical skills. The job offers the unique opportunity to bring your expertise to ensure safe and compassionate patient experience whilst maximising our capacity utilisation through innovative ways. You will be leading the staff members to deliver high quality care in our Cardiology ward which includes cardiology step down beds as well as and inter- hospital transfer pathway. We have 24/7 catheterisation labs offering world renowned emergency care to cardiology patients. You will be led by a highly motivated ward manager and work alongside a team of highly competent nurses and healthcare support workers. You will engage with your peers from other cardiology wards and senior nursing team working collaboratively to achieve the Trust's vision.
Main duties of the job
You will have the opportunity to ensure patients receive high quality care whilst ensuring the smooth daily passage of the emergency pathway. The post holder will pro-actively lead and manage the nursing team and help the team to achieve their aspirations.
The post holder will actively contribute to realise the service vision and key targets by working closely with the service leads. The ward manager will partner with the peers to drive incremental innovation to achieve safe and compassionate patient experience
**There are multiple roles and reserve lists may be maintained**
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.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- RGN/RN
- Intravenous accreditation
Desirable
- Prep for mentorship course or equivalent
- Cardiac specialist modules
Experience
Essential
- Previous Cath Labs experience, including experience of co-ordinating shifts
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to manage own workload
- Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
- Adaptability to changing workload
- Willing to broaden knowledge and learn specific competencies
- Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism
Communication
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
- Clear verbal communication between members of the multidisciplinary team
- Clear and concise written communication
- Demonstrates understanding and application of escalation process
- Ability to delegate tasks and act as a leader
Desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the ward/department and CAG
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Ability to self- reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what further learning is required to do current role more effectively
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keep a record of them
- Ability to identify learning needs of others and take an active role developing skills
Desirable
- Understanding of own ability to identify learning needs and interests
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- RGN/RN
- Intravenous accreditation
Desirable
- Prep for mentorship course or equivalent
- Cardiac specialist modules
Experience
Essential
- Previous Cath Labs experience, including experience of co-ordinating shifts
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to manage own workload
- Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
- Adaptability to changing workload
- Willing to broaden knowledge and learn specific competencies
- Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism
Communication
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
- Clear verbal communication between members of the multidisciplinary team
- Clear and concise written communication
- Demonstrates understanding and application of escalation process
- Ability to delegate tasks and act as a leader
Desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the ward/department and CAG
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Ability to self- reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what further learning is required to do current role more effectively
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keep a record of them
- Ability to identify learning needs of others and take an active role developing skills
Desirable
- Understanding of own ability to identify learning needs and interests
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).
