Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

The Cardiology Ward within the Heart & Lung Centre is looking for a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Sister to complement the existing team.The post holder will work closely with the department manager and multidisciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of nursing practice and staff development as part of the team. Also, act as a care team leader ensuring the needs of the patients are met and co-ordinate an extremely busy ward environment.They will have responsibility for the continuing professional development and overall performance of all staff by acting as a mentor with the support of the Senior SisterThe post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise qualified and /or unqualified staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment.The successful candidates will be enthusiastic, flexible and hard working in order to provide a high standard of nursing care to cardiology patients. Excellent communications skills are essential.Experience of working in an acute Cardiology setting and evidence of successful study to degree level in Cardiology conditions and 12 lead ECG interpretation is also essential as we are a tertiary centre accepting direct admissions for PPCI.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to make an informal visit.

Main duties of the job

The Cardiology Ward within the Heart & Lung Centre is looking for a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Sister to complement the existing team. The post holder will work closely with the department manager and multidisciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of nursing practice and staff development as part of the team. Also, act as a care team leader ensuring the needs of the patients are met and co-ordinate an extremely busy ward environment.They will have responsibility for the continuing professional development and overall performance of all staff by acting as a mentor with the support of the Senior SisterThe post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise qualified and /or unqualified staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment.The successful candidates will be enthusiastic, flexible and hard working in order to provide a high standard of nursing care to cardiology patients. Excellent communications skills are essential. Experience of working in an acute Cardiology setting and Evidence of Study to degree level is also essential as we are a tertiary centre accepting direct admissions for PPCI.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to make an informal visit.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.