Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Cardiology (Band 6)
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Job Overview
Are you our next ward leader?
Following recent investment to uplift our hospital-wide nursing workforce model, we are increasing our nursing leadership team to enable there to be a sister/charge nurse on every shift across the 24 hour period. We are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic leaders with a can do attitude to join our friendly but fast paced exciting working environment…….is this you?
If you enjoy taking the lead in situations and are confident in motivating a team, you may want to consider this leadership role.
Do you feel you have positive leadership and organisational skills to make a difference? If so this job could be for you.
We are looking for leaders who will not only demonstrate line management responsibilities but who will act as a role model by exhibiting excellent values and behaviours, inspiring others, leading on change and implementing best practice.
Main duties of the job
Ward 1 is a 32 bedded unit which includes a four bedded CCU. The main ward is comprised of mixed specialities including cardiology, endocrinology and haematology.
As a junior sister /Charge nurse you will care for patients with a wide range of conditions including, MI’s, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disease, endocarditis, angiography, pacemakers, TOE’s; whilst being supported in gaining essential time management, prioritisation, delegation & leadership experience. Opportunity to undertake further leadership development will be given & includes; NHS Academy Edward Jenner programme.
Cardiology experience is preferred; however we do offer a comprehensive cardiology training package. Excellent communication skills are paramount as you will be liaising with a wide range of departments from within the Trust & with other cardiac centres within the cardiac network. You will work alongside our discharge co-ordinator to ensure safe & effective movement into/out of the ward to ensure effective flow of patients throughout the Trust.
Working for our organisation
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
PROFESSIONAL
Facilitating the delivery of nursing care in accordance with standards, policies and procedures set.
Ensure local policy and legislation is adhered to in relation to the custody and administration of drugs.
Support the effective documentation of all nursing records, monitoring through audit that national and local standards are maintained on a daily basis
Maintain effective communication channels throughout professional and support staff on the ward
Provide professional advice and support to all members of the ward team, acting as a link to medical staff.
Participate in ensuring an effective learning environment is established and maintained for all trainee staff on the ward.
Practice Preceptorship and Clinical Supervision for junior staff in accordance with local policies.
Monitor standards by participating in Audit of Clinical Standards and policies.
Be aware of current developments and research in clinical practice and facilitate its introduction to the ward team.
Liaise with Clinical Specialists and senior colleagues to develop practice in the ward environment and enhance the role of the untrained and qualified nurse.
Develop local standards for care delivery.
To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment on the ward.
To provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals from the point of diagnosis and throughout treatment
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* NMC Registration
* SLIP/PEEP- or working towards
Desirable criteria
* Rising Stars Training
Skills
Essential criteria
* Can demonstrate professional development in leadership and is able to use initiative.
* Ability to organise and manage day to day running of the ward and with an multidisciplinary team approach.
* Team building and working skills – able to lead a team to achieve results.
* Problem solving skills – able to respond to unexpected issues and provide first line response and to act as a deputy in the absence of the senior sister.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Relevant Post registration experience
* Recent Acute Clinical Experience
Desirable criteria
* Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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