Job summary
Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse Full Time Post for Cardiology Ward and CCU on Heartlands Site
University Hospitals Birmingham comprises of four sites, Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands, Solihull and Good Hope. The Cardiology Directorate currently has Band 6 position available on the Heartlands Site Ward 9
The Ward/Directorate comprises of the following:
Ward 9 BH site, is a 34 bedded cardiology ward which cares for patients with a varied range of cardiology conditions, and six direct access trollies for assessment of cardiology patients from the front door services.
There are also two cath labs and two day case units on site and this allows us to provide Primary PCI 24/7 and the NSTEMI service.
As a Band 6 you will be an integral part of the team. You will coordinate and ensure a high standard of patient care is delivered in an effective and efficient manner, reflecting the overall philosophy of the service on a regular basis. The role will also include assessing, implementing, delivering and evaluating care in line with local and national guidelines.
Main duties of the job
Bring your enthusiasm, passion, experience and nursing care knowledge for both, Level 1& 2 cardiology patients, to our directorate and we will offer you opportunity to build your expertise and skills in this specialty.
Applicants should have:
*A proven track record of clinical and professional experience.
*Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
*Willingness to develop your leadership skills and have a teaching and assessing qualification
*Ability to demonstrate, at interview, cardiology knowledge and skills to be able to care for Level 2 patients in CCU, Primary STEMIs in the cath lab and on CCU and cardiology ward patients.
*Ideally you will have postgraduate Cardiac Care qualification or equivalent and either current ALS provider certificate or with the ability to complete within 6 months of commencing post.
*You must also be able to demonstrate clinical assessment and ECG interpretation skills and clinical knowledge to safely care for patients who require additional Level 2 clinical support such as CPAP/IABP/Temporary pacing etc, at interview.
Closing date for applications will be on 4th April 2024
Interviews to take place on 11th April 2024
Informal visits welcomed, please contact Heidi Lane, Matron or Jodie Wilson Ward Manager, via switchboard on 0121 424 2000/0121 424 2940 to arrange a visit or for any further information
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC register
Desirable
- *Health care management / leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- *Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff
- *Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD
- *Can demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice based supervisor / assessor as detailed in the Nursing & Midwifery Council ( NMC ) standards for student supervision and assessment
- *Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration
- *Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff
- *Experience of mentoring undergraduate students
- *Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department
- *Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice.
- *Demonstrable ability, experience, passion in the following:
- oLeadership
- oTeam Building
- oManaging resources
- oTime management
- oRole modelling
- oChange management / clinical developments
- oClinical governance
- oAudit and research
- oWorkforce planning / management
- oNHS policy and political awareness
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- *Approachable and friendly
- *Supportive
- *Flexible
- *Well organised
- *Effective communicator
- *Sound clinical reasoning and decision making
- *Ability to perform in complex and challenging situations
- *Ability to inspire and lead a team
- *Ability to work flexible shift pattern, where required to include rotation to day /night duty and unsocial hours according to service need (E )
- (Amend accordingly)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC register
Desirable
- *Health care management / leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- *Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff
- *Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD
- *Can demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice based supervisor / assessor as detailed in the Nursing & Midwifery Council ( NMC ) standards for student supervision and assessment
- *Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration
- *Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff
- *Experience of mentoring undergraduate students
- *Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department
- *Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice.
- *Demonstrable ability, experience, passion in the following:
- oLeadership
- oTeam Building
- oManaging resources
- oTime management
- oRole modelling
- oChange management / clinical developments
- oClinical governance
- oAudit and research
- oWorkforce planning / management
- oNHS policy and political awareness
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- *Approachable and friendly
- *Supportive
- *Flexible
- *Well organised
- *Effective communicator
- *Sound clinical reasoning and decision making
- *Ability to perform in complex and challenging situations
- *Ability to inspire and lead a team
- *Ability to work flexible shift pattern, where required to include rotation to day /night duty and unsocial hours according to service need (E )
- (Amend accordingly)
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.
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.
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).
