Junior Sister / Deputy Ward Manager

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and experienced nurse to join our friendly Bickleigh team. Bickleigh is a busy 26 bedded interventional cardiology ward specialising in telemetry beds and also caring for patients with arrhythmias, acute coronary syndromes and valve disease.

We are looking for a Junior Sister who always strives for excellence and wants to be part of a team that values continuous improvement and growth. We aim to provide a friendly and professional working environment, whilst delivering high standards of care to all our patients.

This is a great opportunity to develop clinical skills and experience as well as management skills in a fast-paced acute cardiology ward. You will have the opportunity to provide specialist care for patients with a variety of cardiology conditions, whilst working with an exceptionally supportive and positive team. We are passionate about education and have in house cardiology study days and competencies to achieve.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate the ability to lead a team, lead under pressure and provide high standards of care, whilst meeting the trust values. You will be expected to support the Ward Manager and Junior Sisters with management duties. Cardiac experience is desirable but not essential.

6 month Secondment, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

We have two positions available with full and part time hours. If you would like to contribute to making positive change in a forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal chat or to discuss the position in more detail please contact Ward Manager Rebecca Winterton 01752 439168 or email rebeccawinterton@nhs.net.

'Relocation package may be available'.

About us

We are a proud team who are able to provide you with experience and skills which will help to enhance your future career opportunities.

If you are looking for a career in cardiology nursing, this is your chance to join a friendly, dynamic and supportive team on Bickleigh Ward

Date posted

20 October 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

216-EG-M4257240-B

Job locations

Bickleigh Ward

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Bickleigh Ward is looking for a highly motivated nurse who wishes to contribute to our vision of providing compassionate nursing care. We are seeking to recruit nurses who can make a difference with their dedication, expertise, compassion and inspiring leadership skills.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Bickleigh Ward is looking for a highly motivated nurse who wishes to contribute to our vision of providing compassionate nursing care. We are seeking to recruit nurses who can make a difference with their dedication, expertise, compassion and inspiring leadership skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Adult Nurse Qualification

Desirable

  • GCSEs A-C

Experience

Essential

  • To have worked as a band 5 Registered Nurse and completed preceptorship

Desirable

  • To have experience working as a senior Band 5 or as a Band 6
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Adult Nurse Qualification

Desirable

  • GCSEs A-C

Experience

Essential

  • To have worked as a band 5 Registered Nurse and completed preceptorship

Desirable

  • To have experience working as a senior Band 5 or as a Band 6

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Bickleigh Ward

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Bickleigh Ward

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Charlotte Young

Charlotteyoung1@nhs.net

01752439172

Date posted

20 October 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

216-EG-M4257240-B

Job locations

Bickleigh Ward

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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