Sister/Charge Nurse - Cardiac Ward G7

An exciting opportunity for a band 6 fixed term position on our cardiac centre.

The cardiac centre comprises of 7 CCU beds, 15 ward beds, and a Cath lab where pacemakers/ILRs are implanted and diagnostic angiography is performed. A Cardiology Diagnostics Department also forms part of the centre.

We expect applicants to have 2 years experience of working on a coronary care unit.

This role requires a versatile individual to support the delivery of high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare. You would be expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects if your work. G7 pride themselves in being a friendly, welcoming, and supportive team.

We are looking for a passionate member of staff to join the current band 6 team.

The successful candidate will be part of a leadership team and will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, team working skills and be dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

Main duties of the job

Acting as a role model, demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise. Providing leadership on clinical shifts, managing the staff, coordinating the shift and ensuring patient safety at all times.

Active involvement in quality data recording and audit collection in order to ensure the patients are receiving the best possible standards of care and monitor for areas of improvements.

Staff development is a key element to the role of a charge nurse/sister, supporting the nursing team to develop and learn and ensuring the competency of colleagues. Alongside this the successful applicant will be required to complete appraisals for the team members, identifying learning opportunities and areas for development.

Deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager

Assist in the investigation of complaints through the Trust's complaints procedure, using these as a learning opportunity and support the Ward Manager to change practice as a result, when appropriate.

Manage sickness and ensuring the ward is rostered safely and efficiently

About us

at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you for?

Job responsibilities

Please see job description for full details.

STAFF CAR PARKING

Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07 30.

For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.

This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Person Specification Education and qualifications

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• ILS Provider
• Recognised Specialist Cardiac Course
• Supervisor and/or assessor training
• ALS Trained
• Teaching Qualification
• Leadership Course

Experience and knowledge

• 2 years' experience in CCU/Cardiac environment
• Sound underpinning knowledge of clinical practice and insight into current issues and developments in the specialty
• IV Drug Administration
• Sound level of ECG interpretation
• Cannulation and venepuncture
• Experience of mentorship
• Willingness to teach formally/informally and share knowledge
• Able to create a good learning environment
• Demonstrates awareness of the 6C's, Trust values and Patients First Service Standards
• Experience in Angiography/MIBI/Cardioversion & CPAP
• Temporary pacing

Skills and abilities

• Understanding of clinical effectiveness and quality issues
• Research aware
• Understanding of current political/professional issues in the NHS
• Willingness to be part of nurse led procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work to clear guidelines and within role boundaries
• Proficient in accurate, objective documentation and clinical hand-over of patients
• Able to recognise and manage deteriorating patients and to escalate concerns
• Communicates clearly in writing, verbally and using the telephone.
• Initiative and motivation
• Flexible approach to working hours and duties
• Assertive, yet approachable
• Team player who is able to prioritise effectively
• Commitment to develop high quality service
• Polite, respectful, and professional attitude and behaviour towards staff members, patients and relatives

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.

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern Reference number

901-M

Job locations

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust