Job summary
Are you our next junior sister/charge nurse within the specialty of cardiology.
Ward B6 are looking to increase the current nursing leadership team. These are exiting teams in the specialty of cardiology with the development of the new heart care unit due to open shortly.
We are looking for an enthusiastic leader with a positive can do attitude who not only demonstrates line management responsibilities but someone who will act as a role model exhibiting excellent values and behaviors, inspiring others leading change and implementing best practice
Main duties of the job
As a junior sister/Charge nurse you will be expected to care for a a wide range of patients with cardiolgy conditions such as MIs, heart failure, arrythmias, valve disease, endocarditis,angiography, pacemakers/icds, toes, patients awaiting transfer to a tertiary centre awaiting cardiac surgery and repatriated patients post cardiac surgery.
Cardiology experience is preferred but not essential. There are also educational opportunities to further develop cardiology nursing practice and leadership skills
About us
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a junior sister/Charge nurse you will be expected to care for a wide range of patients with cardiology conditions such as MIs, heart failure, arrythmias, valve disease, endocarditis, angiography, pacemakers/icds, toes, patients awaiting transfer to a tertiary centre awaiting cardiac surgery and repatriated patients post cardiac surgery.
You will be expected to coordinate the ward on a day to day basis in the absence of senior nursing staff working alongside other MDT members facilitating safe and effective flow of patients.
Cardiology experience is preferred but not essential. There are also educational opportunities to further develop cardiology nursing practice and leadership skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a junior sister/Charge nurse you will be expected to care for a wide range of patients with cardiology conditions such as MIs, heart failure, arrythmias, valve disease, endocarditis, angiography, pacemakers/icds, toes, patients awaiting transfer to a tertiary centre awaiting cardiac surgery and repatriated patients post cardiac surgery.
You will be expected to coordinate the ward on a day to day basis in the absence of senior nursing staff working alongside other MDT members facilitating safe and effective flow of patients.
Cardiology experience is preferred but not essential. There are also educational opportunities to further develop cardiology nursing practice and leadership skills
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL AND PREFERRED
Essential
- Basic numeracy & literacy skills Demonstrate ability to absorb training and carry out duties in accordance with procedures. Proven ability to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge. Basic computer skills in order to access trust policies. Maintain confidentiality
- nmc registration
- Proven ability to work in a team and be supportive of other team members. Sensitive and flexible to the needs of the general public and their changing needs
- 6 months caring experience
Desirable
- Cardiac nursing experience
- cardiac nursing course ALS
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL AND PREFERRED
Essential
- Basic numeracy & literacy skills Demonstrate ability to absorb training and carry out duties in accordance with procedures. Proven ability to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge. Basic computer skills in order to access trust policies. Maintain confidentiality
- nmc registration
- Proven ability to work in a team and be supportive of other team members. Sensitive and flexible to the needs of the general public and their changing needs
- 6 months caring experience
Desirable
- Cardiac nursing experience
- cardiac nursing course ALS
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).
