Job overview
St Bartholomew’s Hospital is a world‑leading centre for cardiac and cancer services, combining a rich heritage as the oldest hospital in England with some of the most advanced clinical facilities in
the NHS. Our services include robotic surgery, ECMO, complex electrophysiology and advanced cardiac intervention. We are one of the five busiest Heart Attack Centres in the UK and host the
largest Atrial Fibrillation Ablation centre in Europe.
We are committed to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care and to developing an innovative, skilled and research‑active nursing workforce. Staff have access to extensive education and development opportunities, including clinical academic career pathways (research
internships, MSc, PhD and post‑doctoral programmes).
Located close to St Paul’s Cathedral with excellent transport links, St Bartholomew’s offers a unique working environment at the heart of the City of London.
The Coronary Care Unit (3A CCU) within the St Bartholomew’s Heart Centre is seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our established team.
The CCU provides specialist care to a diverse range of cardiology patients, including those admitted via our high‑volume Heart Attack Centre and Direct Arrhythmia pathways. This role is
suited to a nurse with substantial cardiology experience who can demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge, strong decision‑making skills and a commitment to high‑quality, safe and
compassionate care.
Main duties of the job
Provide expert clinical care to cardiology patients in a fast‑paced acute environment.
• Act as a role model, demonstrating advanced practice and supporting junior colleagues.
• Contribute to the effective running of the unit, supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with both clinical and operational duties.
• Participate in service improvement and quality initiatives.
• Support staff development through mentoring, supervision and teaching.
• Ensure adherence to trust policies, professional standards and governance requirements.
Working for our organisation
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 organisation 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, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering 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, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in 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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. RN NMC registration
2. Cardiac / HDU specialist modules or working towards same.
3. Intravenous accreditation.
Desirable criteria
4. Mentorship course or equivalent.
5. Immediate Life Support (ILS).
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Experience in coronary care unit nursing
7. Experience with shift coordination.
8. Experience providing direct supervision to junior nursing staff and students.
9. Experience identifying learning needs of others and actively supporting professional development.
Desirable criteria
10. Experience with performance management
11. Experience with roster writing.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
12. Awareness of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code (2018).
13. Knowledge of clinical governance issues
14. Understanding of own ability to identify learning needs and interests.
15. Demonstrates awareness of own limitations.
Desirable criteria
16. Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategies and policies.
17. Awareness of equal opportunities policies and procedures.
18. Awareness of effective resource management to prevent waste.
Skills
Essential criteria
19. Leadership skills.
20. Good interpersonal skills.
21. Demonstrates clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
22. Rhythm recognition and12 lead ECG interpretation skills.
23. Ability to identify and respond to deteriorating patients
24. Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively.
25. Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
26. Ability to work as a team member
27. Ability to manage own workload.
28. Ability to work under pressure with enthusiasm and positivity
29. Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing workload
30. Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism
Desirable criteria
31. Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvements
32. Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety, and security.
33. Ability to identify and take action when own or other’s undermines equality and diversity
34. Effectively carry out tasks related to evaluating services when asked
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
35. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
36. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
37. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
38. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B2 or higher.
39. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)