We are looking for an inspired individual with Cardiology experience to further develop their leadership skills on a cardiology ward. The job will be suitable for experienced staff nurses looking to advance their leadership and clinical skills. The job offers the unique opportunity to bring your expertise to ensure safe and compassionate patient experience whilst maximising our capacity utilisation through innovative ways.
You will be leading the staff members to deliver high quality care in our Cardiology ward, which includes cardiology step down beds as well as an inter-hospital transfer pathway. We have 24/7 catheterisation labs offering world-renowned emergency care to cardiology patients. You will be led by a highly motivated ward manager and work alongside a team of highly competent nurses and healthcare support workers. You will engage with your peers from other cardiology wards and senior nursing team members, working collaboratively to achieve the Trust's vision.
Main duties of the job
You will have the opportunity to ensure patients receive high-quality care while ensuring the smooth daily passage of the emergency pathway. The post holder will proactively lead and manage the nursing team and help the team to achieve their aspirations. The post holder will actively contribute to realizing the service vision and key targets by working closely with the service leads. The ward manager will partner with peers to drive incremental innovation to achieve safe and compassionate patient experience.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organization with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for consistently high standards of harm-free care, and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, where our WeCare values and behaviors are visible to all and guide how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment.
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Experience of coordinating shifts
* At least 2 years of Cardiology experience
* Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling and clinical risk management
* Experience in acute hospital setting / CCU
Qualifications
* RGN/RN
* Intravenous accreditation
* Mentorship course or equivalent
Knowledge & Skills
* Ability to recognize a deteriorating patient
* Ability to solve problems and use initiative
* Good interpersonal skills
* Ability to work as a team member
* Ability to manage own workload
* Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills
* Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
* Adaptability to changing workload
* Willing to broaden knowledge and learn specific competencies
* Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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