Job summary
The Cardiology Ward is a 41 bedded unit located within the Oxford Heart Centre at the John Radcliffe Hospital. An exciting opportunity has arisen in the form of Cardiology charge nurse/ ward Sister on the John Radcliffe site of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post is a substantive appointment.
The ward sister will be a highly experienced, knowledgeable clinical leader, who provides clinical and professional leadership and support to the ward team. Acting as a role model the ward sister will promote and monitor safe and effective practice.
The ward sister will develop the ward team to ensure considerate and compassionate care is delivered by a competent workforce.The ward sister will work with the Lead nurse, Matron and directorate management team to develop processes to enhance the patient experience.
Cardiology incorporates a 6 bedded acute cardiac care unit. The post holder will have clinical experience as this post will include a clinical commitment, they will also have experience of leading a team and ideally have had some input into service development or re-design.
Closing date: 21/04/2024
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be visible, easily identifiable and accessible to patients, relatives and all staff working within the clinical area as service needs, providing overall leadership, direction and vision for the service.
You will be providing an excellent standard of evidence-based care delivery within the unit whilst acting as an effective role model. You will have good knowledge and skills whilst managing complex and changing health care needs of the cardiac patient. You will be working collaboratively with colleagues within the Cardiothoracic Directorate and multi - disciplinary team to promote a culture that enhances the patient's experience.
An important focus will be the well being of staff and their development and education ensuring they have the correct skills and knowledge to care for the patients within the Cardiology Ward/ACCU.
There are opportunities for personal and professional development with access to a supportive network within MRC, Trust resources and courses as well as Oxford Brookes University.
About us
The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for nursing and medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford and the Horton Hospital in Banbury.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ward sister will be a highly experienced, knowledgeable clinical leader, who provides clinical and professional leadership and support to the ward team.Acting as a role model the ward sister will promote and monitor safe and effective practice.The ward sister will develop the ward team to ensure considerate andcompassionate care is delivered by a competent workforce.The ward sister will work with the Lead Nurse, Matron and Operational Service Manager to develop processes to enhance the patient experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ward sister will be a highly experienced, knowledgeable clinical leader, who provides clinical and professional leadership and support to the ward team.Acting as a role model the ward sister will promote and monitor safe and effective practice.The ward sister will develop the ward team to ensure considerate andcompassionate care is delivered by a competent workforce.The ward sister will work with the Lead Nurse, Matron and Operational Service Manager to develop processes to enhance the patient experience.
Person Specification
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Essential
- Registered Nurse or Health Professional (depending on area of practice)
- First level degree
- Teaching/mentoring qualification
- Leadership experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience working with MDT internally & externally
- Band 6 experience
Desirable
- Leadership or management course
- Project Management
- Masters level study
Person Specification
Shortlist offline
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Health Professional (depending on area of practice)
- First level degree
- Teaching/mentoring qualification
- Leadership experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience working with MDT internally & externally
- Band 6 experience
Desirable
- Leadership or management course
- Project Management
- Masters level study
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).
