Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to work within our Cardiothoracic Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
The unit is a six bedded level 2 care facility, caring for patients who have undergone cardiac and thoracic procedures and require step down care form Intensive Care. It is an integral part of the cardiac and thoracic surgical pathways and also occasionally provides provision for level 2 acute cardiology patients.
Main duties of the job
- To develop and provide specialised programmes of nursing care to the patients within the Cardiothoracic Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
- To lead a team of qualified, support and student team members.
- To take charge of the ward / department regularly.
- Support the Senior Sister / Senior Charge Nurse in ensuring the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of a maximum of twelve months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
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 a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
Is providing excellent Nursing care and getting the basics right one of your key drivers? Do you love developing others to become excellent at what they do? Is making a difference and doing the right thing fundamental to you? If your answer to these questions is yes, the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse role may be right for you.
Great Sisters and Charge Nurses have a strong sense of ownership of their wards/departments and love to be in charge. They're honest and straightforward and they have high standards. They thrive on the busy nature of the role, they love being on top of things, they have a lot of drive and they keep going when things are tough.
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 on part 1 of the NMC register.
- Current NMC registration
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- Evidence of post registered education relevant to role.
Desirable
- NTCCN ITU course or equivalent (completed or working towards).
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of caring for the acutely ill patient in an acute NHS setting.
- Experience of managing an acute ward environment.
Desirable
- Experience of caring for patients with cardiac/thoracic conditions including in a level 2 facility.
- Previous Band 6 experience
- Knowledge of patient flow within an acute service
Special Skills / Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to manage change.
- Effective communication skills.
- Proven leadership skills.
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of patient care and the needs of the service.
- Excellent role model for all Health Care professionals.
- Awareness of the role of PCU within the patient pathway and experience of managing patient flow
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered on part 1 of the NMC register.
- Current NMC registration
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- Evidence of post registered education relevant to role.
Desirable
- NTCCN ITU course or equivalent (completed or working towards).
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of caring for the acutely ill patient in an acute NHS setting.
- Experience of managing an acute ward environment.
Desirable
- Experience of caring for patients with cardiac/thoracic conditions including in a level 2 facility.
- Previous Band 6 experience
- Knowledge of patient flow within an acute service
Special Skills / Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to manage change.
- Effective communication skills.
- Proven leadership skills.
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of patient care and the needs of the service.
- Excellent role model for all Health Care professionals.
- Awareness of the role of PCU within the patient pathway and experience of managing patient flow
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).
