Job summary
The Cardiac Angiography Suite (CAS) at the Oxford Heart Centre is recruiting for an experienced Nurse to join their team as the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.
The Cardiac Angiography Suite is made up of 5 Cath Labs, a 16 bed Day Unit and a 4 bed Assessment Area and this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to lead the team.
Within theCardiac Angiography Suite patients undergo a wide variety of cardiac procedures. These include Coronary Angiography
Within CAS patients undergo a wide variety of cardiac procedures. These include Coronary Angiography/Intervention, Pacemaker/ICD implantation, Electrophysiology Studies/Ablations, Structural/Congenital procedures and Trans-Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI). We also perform nurse led Cardioversions, Transoesophageal Echoes, and Drug Challenges.
Main duties of the job
To promote and demonstrate contemporary and proactive approaches to acute Cardiology nursing practice and in collaboration with education links facilitate the advancement of this practice.
To lead and develop a team of nurses to ensure the delivery of high quality, evidence-based care.
To take responsibility for the strategic leadership of designated projects relating to the unit.
Work with Matron to manage strategic planning for the unit, taking operational responsibility for the effective utilisation of relevant resources.
Collaborate with the multi-professional team and provide direction and example for professional nursing practice
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation 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 medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Takes responsibility for the day to day operational management of the unit.
Ensures efficient and effective admission and discharge processes are in place to meet clinical need and fulfil Trust and national targets.
In collaboration with Matron and Senior Nurses, develops the Cardiology operational and organisational structure to optimise the service.
Actively participates in the collaborative approach to strategic planning that ensures the Cardiology service plan accounts for patient and service needs.
Leads on quality assurance in the attainment of clinical governance standards for the unit,
Manages the units nursing audit programme, providing monthly data as requested by Matron.
Provides assurance of safe staffing levels whilst proactively managing the use of temporary workers.
Directs supports and facilitates project work and research and contributes to practice development.
Promotes ongoing developments and achievements of the nursing team to optimise team working and individual potential.
Facilitates feedback to individuals through performance review and clinical supervision to fulfil individual and unit needs.
Facilitates and develops communication channels within the multi-professional team
Proactively manages the Cardiac Angiography ward budget to ensure service delivery is achieved within budgetary constraints.
Is actively involved in cost saving/budgeting initiatives.
Takes responsibility for the recruitment and selection of staff and support measures that promote staff retention.
Supports collaborative working with the other areas within the Cardiothoracic directorate, Medicine, Rehabilitation and Cardiac division and wider Trust as a whole.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Takes responsibility for the day to day operational management of the unit.
Ensures efficient and effective admission and discharge processes are in place to meet clinical need and fulfil Trust and national targets.
In collaboration with Matron and Senior Nurses, develops the Cardiology operational and organisational structure to optimise the service.
Actively participates in the collaborative approach to strategic planning that ensures the Cardiology service plan accounts for patient and service needs.
Leads on quality assurance in the attainment of clinical governance standards for the unit,
Manages the units nursing audit programme, providing monthly data as requested by Matron.
Provides assurance of safe staffing levels whilst proactively managing the use of temporary workers.
Directs supports and facilitates project work and research and contributes to practice development.
Promotes ongoing developments and achievements of the nursing team to optimise team working and individual potential.
Facilitates feedback to individuals through performance review and clinical supervision to fulfil individual and unit needs.
Facilitates and develops communication channels within the multi-professional team
Proactively manages the Cardiac Angiography ward budget to ensure service delivery is achieved within budgetary constraints.
Is actively involved in cost saving/budgeting initiatives.
Takes responsibility for the recruitment and selection of staff and support measures that promote staff retention.
Supports collaborative working with the other areas within the Cardiothoracic directorate, Medicine, Rehabilitation and Cardiac division and wider Trust as a whole.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Undergraduate degree in Nursing
- Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Nursing course
- Evidence of personal development
- Experience working at Band 6 level
Desirable
- Completion of a leadership and management development programme
- Masters level study
Occupational
Essential
- Evidence of operational management
- Relevant clinical experience gained within cardiology setting.
- Leadership experience
- Team Management
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Undergraduate degree in Nursing
- Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Nursing course
- Evidence of personal development
- Experience working at Band 6 level
Desirable
- Completion of a leadership and management development programme
- Masters level study
Occupational
Essential
- Evidence of operational management
- Relevant clinical experience gained within cardiology setting.
- Leadership experience
- Team Management
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
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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).
