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NHS AfC: Band 7
Main area Cardiac Angiography Suite Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time Job ref 321-MRC-7518863-B7
Site John Radcliffe Hospital Town Headington Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 13/11/2025 23:59
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visitwww.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values
Job overview
The Cardiac Angiography Suite (CAS) at the Oxford Heart Centre is recruiting for an experienced Nurse to join their team as the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.
The Cardiac Angiography Suite is made up of 5 Cath Labs, a 16 bed Day Unit and a 4 bed Assessment Area and this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to lead the team.
Within theCardiac Angiography Suite patients undergo a wide variety of cardiac procedures. These include Coronary Angiography
Within CAS patients undergo a wide variety of cardiac procedures. These include Coronary Angiography/Intervention, Pacemaker/ICD implantation, Electrophysiology Studies/Ablations, Structural/Congenital procedures and Trans-Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI). We also perform nurse led Cardioversions, Transoesophageal Echoes, and Drug Challenges.
Main duties of the job
Ø To promote and demonstrate contemporary and proactive approaches to acute Cardiology nursing practice and in collaboration with education links facilitate the advancement of this practice.
Ø To lead and develop a team of nurses to ensure the delivery of high quality, evidence-based care.
Ø To take responsibility for the strategic leadership of designated projects relating to the unit.
Ø Work with Matron to manage strategic planning for the unit, taking operational responsibility for the effective utilisation of relevant resources.
Ø Collaborate with the multi-professional team and provide direction and example for professional nursing practice
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Ø Takes responsibility for the day to day operational management of the unit.
Ø Ensures efficient and effective admission and discharge processes are in place to meet clinical need and fulfil Trust and national targets.
Ø In collaboration with Matron and Senior Nurses, develops the Cardiology operational and organisational structure to optimise the service.
Ø Actively participates in the collaborative approach to strategic planning that ensures the Cardiology service plan accounts for patient and service needs.
Ø Leads on quality assurance in the attainment of clinical governance standards for the unit,
Ø Manages the unit’s nursing audit programme, providing monthly data as requested by Matron.
Ø Provides assurance of safe staffing levels whilst proactively managing the use of temporary workers.
Ø Directs supports and facilitates project work and research and contributes to practice development.
Ø Promotes ongoing developments and achievements of the nursing team to optimise team working and individual potential.
Ø Facilitates feedback to individuals through performance review and clinical supervision to fulfil individual and unit needs.
Ø Facilitates and develops communication channels within the multi-professional team
Ø Proactively manages the Cardiac Angiography ward budget to ensure service delivery is achieved within budgetary constraints.
Ø Is actively involved in cost saving/budgeting initiatives.
Ø Takes responsibility for the recruitment and selection of staff and support measures that promote staff retention.
Supports collaborative working with the other areas within the Cardiothoracic directorate, Medicine, Rehabilitation and Cardiac division and wider Trust as a whole.
Person specification
Education
* Registered Nurse
* Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Nursing course
* Evidence of personal development
* Experience working at Band 6 level
* Completion of a leadership and management development programme
Occupational
* Evidence of operational management
* Relevant clinical experience gained within cardiology setting.
* Team Management
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.
Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.
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Application numbers
Please note that this job advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.
Name Kate Blayney Job title Cardiology Matron Email address kate.blayney@ouh.nhs.uk Telephone number 01865572940 Additional information
If you are interested in finding out more about the role or would like to arrange an informal visit, please contact :
Kate Blayney, Cardiology Matron
kate.blayney@ouh.nhs.uk
or
Siphiwe Mguni, Cath Lab Manager
siphiwe.mguni@ouh.nhs.uk
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