Job overview
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 and 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 snd 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 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 whilst ensuring the smooth daily passage of the emergency pathway. The post holder will pro-actively lead and manage the nursing team and help the team to achieve their aspirations. The post holder will actively contribute to realise the service vision and key targets by working closely with the service leads. The ward manager will partner with the peers to drive incremental innovation to achieve safe and compassionate patient experience
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.
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
Essential criteria
1. Experience of co-ordinating shifts
2. At least 2 years Cardiology experience
3. Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complains handling and clinical risk management.
Desirable criteria
4. Experience in acute hospital setting / CCU
Qualifications
Essential criteria
5. RGN/RN
6. Intravenous accreditation
7. Mentorship course or equivalent
8. Cardiac specialist modules
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
9. Ability to recognise a deteriorating patients
10. Ability to solve problems and use initiative
11. Good interpersonal skills
12. Ability to work as a team member
13. Ability to manage own workload
14. Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills
15. Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
16. Adaptability to changing workload
17. Willing to broaden knowledge and learn specific competencies.
18. Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism