Senior Sister (Coronary Care Unit)
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Job summary
Permanent Band 7 Senior Sister
Coronary Care Unit
Cardiovascular Collaborative
James Cook University Hospital
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated nurse to join our team on the Coronary Care Unit (CCU).
Main duties of the job
To act as a clinical expert within the field of coronary / critical care and demonstrate advanced specialist skills in the assessment and treatment of acute cardiac patients.
To be responsible for the management of the unit and staff during a span of duty, offering both specialist clinical and professional support to all members of staff (medical and nursing) thus ensuring an effective clinical service. They will frequently co-ordinate a shift acting as clinical expert to CCU staff and other interlinked areas such as accident / emergency and acute admissions unit. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate advanced clinical assessment skills to triage cardiac patients to an appropriate destination liaising with relevant departments and staff. They will assess patients for emergency cardiac intervention. In addition to a shift management role the post holder will be expected to mentor, manage and develop their own individual groups of staff and be independently responsible for appraisals, sickness monitoring, discipline and grievance management.
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
About us
This is a regional centre providing acute coronary care services for patients from Durham and Tees Valley in addition to the local population. Experience in a Coronary Care setting is essential, ALS qualification also essential. Experience of working within Cardiac Catheter Lab is also preferred. The successful applicants will have opportunity to develop their clinical skills supported by in-house training.
The department encourages all staff to develop their skills and in service training will be provided. We are therefore seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Registered General Nurses to join our teams.
South Tees is a high performing Trust, employing 9000 staff, providing acute and community services. We pride ourselves on excellence and are situated at the heart of a great place to live
Details
Date posted
13 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
328-CARDIO-6359487-A
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
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