Clinical Sister

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

The closing date is 12 May 2025

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Job summary

Clinical Sister

37.5 Hours per week

12 months secondment

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 (pro rata for job share or part time hours)

Closing Date: 12th May 2025

Interview Date: 26th May 2025

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

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#JoinTeamEliot

Are you an experienced cardiac nurse looking for a new challenge?

A rare and exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our team on Coronary Care / Cardiology Ward at George Eliot Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is accountable for clinical leadership on CCU ward through effective monitoring and implementation of standards and evidenced based practice; ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality care.
The post holder will provide direct Support to the Ward Manger and clinical nursing teams.
The post holder will effectively manage resources within their area and drive improvements based on evidence-based practice.
The post holder will respond to, identify, escalate, and make recommendations for changes within the clinical environment.
If you are committed to providing high quality nursing care, have strong leadership/mentorship skills then you could be what we are looking for.
You will be a highly visible leader and be experienced as a professional role model. Whilst working in a progressively changing environment you will promote the Trust's values and be committed to high standards of service delivery.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata for job share or part time hours.

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

230-22526407-MED-A

Job locations

George Eliot NHS Trust

Eliot Way

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

Lead and direct the nursing team.
Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments.
Deliver high standards of nursing care.
Promote patient health and well-being.
Participate in clinical shifts and audits.
Ensure effective communication and confidentiality.

Managerial

Assist in staffing and recruitment.
Implement improvements and manage resources.
Investigate complaints and incidents.
Deputize for the Ward Manager when needed.
Maintain accurate information systems.

To take responsibility for the clinical leadership and direction of the nursing team
To undertake and document a comprehensive, systematic, and accurate nursing assessment of the patient as appropriate
To promote and deliver a high standard of nursing care based on best practice to maintain patient safety and provide an excellent patient experience
To create and utilise opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care
To undertake clinical shifts
To support the team on the journey of assessment and accreditation
To work within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising ones own abilities and limitations
To assist the Ward Manger to review staffing requirements using an initiative-taking approach to retention and recruitment of staff
To support the Ward Manager/ Matron to initiate and implement improvements using a systematic approach
To ensure staffing levels within the area are adequate to provide safe and effective care delivery, maximising the resources that are available by competent duty rostering
Through effective negotiation and political awareness create an environment for partnership working and dissemination of information across multi-disciplinary teams
To manage the financial resources for the clinical area
To lead on the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents related to own clinical area and ensuring learning is shared with own team and the Trust
To deputise for Ward Manager in their absence as requested
To ensure information on the Ward/Department/Clinical area information system is correct and updated regularly as appropriate.
To undertake annual reviews for staff and identify learning needs of the ward team developing training plans to submit the Matron
To ensure own competence and own personal development plan is reviewed and discussed with the Ward Manger annually
To ensure each team member has an annual appraisal and personal development plan
To ensure annual attendance of self and staff at mandatory training sessions keeping records of attendance
To create a learning environment which supports and facilitates learning and structured personal development for all staff and learners. To support all staff to complete competency training packages
Provide a credible source of clinical knowledge and advice, taking an active role in self-development, reviewing own performance, identifying own needs, and taking active measures to meet those needs
To act as an ambassador for the clinical environment and the Trust, where appropriate, by promoting a professional image of nursing
To ensure current registration of all qualified staff at recruitment and during employment in line with Trust Policy
To support staff and actively participate in their NMC revalidation.
To ensure current registration with NMC
Contribute to the development of team objectives.
To be aware of the impact of service changes across the organisation
Contribute to the monitoring and control of expenditure and the use of resources
Comply with Health & Safety and Infection Control policies and ensure that staff, patients, and visitors are appropriately informed and advised. Maintain a clean and safe environment. Ensure equipment used and techniques employed by staff comply with the Directorate Health & Safety policies
Participate in the managerial duties at Directorate level as required in the absence of the Ward Manager
Implement change in response to clinical, organizational, and national demands, in agreement with appropriate others in the unit. Support others to lead or participate in the management of change.
Responds to change initiatives in a positive manner
Participate in providing a seamless service that reaches across hospital and community
Have the ability and skills required for situations that are stressful and have barriers to communication
Participate in any physical care required
Be able to concentrate for lengthy periods for report writing, research activities, audit, and patient contact

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

Lead and direct the nursing team.
Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments.
Deliver high standards of nursing care.
Promote patient health and well-being.
Participate in clinical shifts and audits.
Ensure effective communication and confidentiality.

Managerial

Assist in staffing and recruitment.
Implement improvements and manage resources.
Investigate complaints and incidents.
Deputize for the Ward Manager when needed.
Maintain accurate information systems.

To take responsibility for the clinical leadership and direction of the nursing team
To undertake and document a comprehensive, systematic, and accurate nursing assessment of the patient as appropriate
To promote and deliver a high standard of nursing care based on best practice to maintain patient safety and provide an excellent patient experience
To create and utilise opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care
To undertake clinical shifts
To support the team on the journey of assessment and accreditation
To work within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising ones own abilities and limitations
To assist the Ward Manger to review staffing requirements using an initiative-taking approach to retention and recruitment of staff
To support the Ward Manager/ Matron to initiate and implement improvements using a systematic approach
To ensure staffing levels within the area are adequate to provide safe and effective care delivery, maximising the resources that are available by competent duty rostering
Through effective negotiation and political awareness create an environment for partnership working and dissemination of information across multi-disciplinary teams
To manage the financial resources for the clinical area
To lead on the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents related to own clinical area and ensuring learning is shared with own team and the Trust
To deputise for Ward Manager in their absence as requested
To ensure information on the Ward/Department/Clinical area information system is correct and updated regularly as appropriate.
To undertake annual reviews for staff and identify learning needs of the ward team developing training plans to submit the Matron
To ensure own competence and own personal development plan is reviewed and discussed with the Ward Manger annually
To ensure each team member has an annual appraisal and personal development plan
To ensure annual attendance of self and staff at mandatory training sessions keeping records of attendance
To create a learning environment which supports and facilitates learning and structured personal development for all staff and learners. To support all staff to complete competency training packages
Provide a credible source of clinical knowledge and advice, taking an active role in self-development, reviewing own performance, identifying own needs, and taking active measures to meet those needs
To act as an ambassador for the clinical environment and the Trust, where appropriate, by promoting a professional image of nursing
To ensure current registration of all qualified staff at recruitment and during employment in line with Trust Policy
To support staff and actively participate in their NMC revalidation.
To ensure current registration with NMC
Contribute to the development of team objectives.
To be aware of the impact of service changes across the organisation
Contribute to the monitoring and control of expenditure and the use of resources
Comply with Health & Safety and Infection Control policies and ensure that staff, patients, and visitors are appropriately informed and advised. Maintain a clean and safe environment. Ensure equipment used and techniques employed by staff comply with the Directorate Health & Safety policies
Participate in the managerial duties at Directorate level as required in the absence of the Ward Manager
Implement change in response to clinical, organizational, and national demands, in agreement with appropriate others in the unit. Support others to lead or participate in the management of change.
Responds to change initiatives in a positive manner
Participate in providing a seamless service that reaches across hospital and community
Have the ability and skills required for situations that are stressful and have barriers to communication
Participate in any physical care required
Be able to concentrate for lengthy periods for report writing, research activities, audit, and patient contact

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Shortlisting from App

Essential

Experience at band 5 in a cardiology setting minimum 2 years
Ability to demonstrate clinical and professional knowledge
Evidence of managing own workload with excellent time management skills
Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage resources
ALS trained
Relevant current professional qualification
Teaching/Leadership Qualification
Evidence of continuous professional development
Educated to degree level in Nursing
Proven advanced clinical knowledge and skills
Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead and motivate staff
Ability to facilitate change through personal development of staff
Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to lead and work in cardiac catheter lab with understanding of procedures and devices
Organisational skills to review waiting lists and support planning of activity

Desirable

Evidence of leadership and change management
Evidence of Quality Improvement methodology
Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance
Demonstrates experience within the strategic planning process
Supporting quality monitoring processes
Able to identify risks, potential risks and advise on solutions to mitigate these
An understanding of management issues

Person Specification

Shortlisting from App

Essential

Experience at band 5 in a cardiology setting minimum 2 years
Ability to demonstrate clinical and professional knowledge
Evidence of managing own workload with excellent time management skills
Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage resources
ALS trained
Relevant current professional qualification
Teaching/Leadership Qualification
Evidence of continuous professional development
Educated to degree level in Nursing
Proven advanced clinical knowledge and skills
Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead and motivate staff
Ability to facilitate change through personal development of staff
Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to lead and work in cardiac catheter lab with understanding of procedures and devices
Organisational skills to review waiting lists and support planning of activity

Desirable

Evidence of leadership and change management
Evidence of Quality Improvement methodology
Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance
Demonstrates experience within the strategic planning process
Supporting quality monitoring processes
Able to identify risks, potential risks and advise on solutions to mitigate these
An understanding of management issues

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

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