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Job Summary
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.
Job Summary
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
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 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.
Details
Date posted
12 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum inc
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
259-7413385SBH
Job locations
St Bartholomew's Hospital
London
EC1A 7BE
Job Description
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
Job Description
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
Essential
* Experience of co-ordinating shifts
* At least 2 years Cardiology experience
* Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complains handling and clinical risk management.
Desirable
* Experience in acute hospital setting / CCU
Essential
* RGN/RN
* Intravenous accreditation
* Mentorship course or equivalent
* Cardiac specialist modules
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
* Ability to recognise a deteriorating patients
* 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
Person Specification
Essential
* Ability to recognise a deteriorating patients
* 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 it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
St Bartholomew's Hospital
London
EC1A 7BE
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
St Bartholomew's Hospital
London
EC1A 7BE
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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