Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for you to apply for a permanent Sister/Charge Nurse (AFC band 6) post on Firth 7 within the Cardiology department of the South Yorkshire Regional Services.
Firth 7 is a busy cardiology ward which provides an acute specialised cardiology service within STH alongside a regional service provided to patients in Rotherham, Doncaster, Bassetlaw, Barnsley and Chesterfield.
This is an important role in which the successful candidate will provide support to the Senior Sister and the rest of the team.
The applicant must be flexible, approachable, hard-working and able to use their own initiative and work under pressure. They must also possess excellent organisational and communication ability and demonstrate the capacity to develop leadership skills. Applicants will have extensive experience in Cardiology and must have completed the Cardiology competency package, or equivalent.
Maintenance of close working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team is imperative in providing an effective and high-quality patient service. We are therefore looking for a clinical expert who is committed and dedicated and has the ability to provide patients with high quality, compassionate care.
The successful candidate should -
- Have the relevant clinical skills to care for Cardiology patients
- Have significant post registration experience at AFC Band 5 or above in a relevant speciality
- Be able to work under pressure
Main duties of the job
To undertake and support in the assessment of patient care, taking a lead role in reducing the length of stay of cardiology patients.
Exercise judgement in assessing wide ranging patient problems and promote options for optimum patient care.
To maintain effective communication with all patients, carers and members of the Healthcare team.
Work unsupervised, in charge of the ward within Trust Guidelines,
To ensure accurate, contemporaneous and timely care records.
Support the Senior Sister in the maintenance of the framework of Healthcare governance.
Exercise professional judgement by applying skills and knowledge to the safe ordering, custody and administration of drugs.
To act as a role model and teacher, providing expertise in cardiology care, providing mentorship.
Support people in making better choices for their health and the health of their families.
To participate in and undertake surveys, audit and research.
To undertake PDR, Professional Development Planning and clinical supervision with identified team members.
Support the Senior Sister in all aspects of her role to ensure the smooth running of the ward.
Ensure compliance with the NMC post registration education and re-registration standards.
To act for the Senior Sister in her absence.
To assist in the initial investigation of Formal Complaints.
To act as a point of contact for other wards/departments. To be on the rota as bleep holder for Cardiology.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (valid with NMC)
- Completion of Cardiology Competency pack or equivalent.
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998 or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of academic achievement, working towards Degree level of study
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in cardiology
- Evidence of management experience
- Evidence of personal and professional development
- Ability to work autonomously
- An understanding of patient flow in a busy acute area
Desirable
- Experience of working with acute cardiology admissions
Special Skills/Aptitudes (Verbal, numerical, mechanical)
Essential
- Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework
- Ability to successfully manage and evaluate change
Further Training (Specialist/Management previous job training)
Essential
- Experience of clinical and management responsibilities in the cardiology setting
- Commitment to continuous personal development
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the system
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (valid with NMC)
- Completion of Cardiology Competency pack or equivalent.
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998 or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of academic achievement, working towards Degree level of study
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in cardiology
- Evidence of management experience
- Evidence of personal and professional development
- Ability to work autonomously
- An understanding of patient flow in a busy acute area
Desirable
- Experience of working with acute cardiology admissions
Special Skills/Aptitudes (Verbal, numerical, mechanical)
Essential
- Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework
- Ability to successfully manage and evaluate change
Further Training (Specialist/Management previous job training)
Essential
- Experience of clinical and management responsibilities in the cardiology setting
- Commitment to continuous personal development
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the system
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).
