Job summary
We are looking for an inspired individual withCardiology experience to lead our 6D SpecialistCardiology Ward. The job will be suitable for seniornurses looking to advance their leadership andmanagerial career. The job offers the uniqueopportunity to bring your expertise to ensure safe andcompssionate patient experience whilst maximising ourcapacity utilisation through innovative ways.
Main duties of the job
You will be leading the staff members to deliver highquality care in our 25 bedded Specialist CardiologyWard at St.Bartholomew's site. Ward 6D managespatients with cardiology conditions such as HeartFailure, Endocarditis, Congenital heart diseases(GUCH), Inherited & General arrhythmias, Valvulardiseases and Cardiomyopathy. 6D works closely withother inpatient cardiology departments including theemergency Hear Attack Centre catering for 40 beddedCoronary Care Unit. We have 24/7 catheterisation labsoffering world renowned emergency care to cardiologypatients.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have the opportunity to ensure patientsreceive high quality care whilst ensuring the smoothdaily passage of the service as a leader. The postholder will pro-actively lead and manage the nursingteam and help the team to achieve their aspirations.The post holder will actively contribute to realise theservice vision and key targets by working closely withthe service leads. The ward manager will partner withthe peers to drive incremental innovation to achievesafe and compassionate patient experience.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have the opportunity to ensure patientsreceive high quality care whilst ensuring the smoothdaily passage of the service as a leader. The postholder will pro-actively lead and manage the nursingteam and help the team to achieve their aspirations.The post holder will actively contribute to realise theservice vision and key targets by working closely withthe service leads. The ward manager will partner withthe peers to drive incremental innovation to achievesafe and compassionate patient experience.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Degree education
- Registrant with NMC
- Post registration Cardiac qualification
- Mentorship course or equivalent
- LS
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Band 6 experience in Coronary Care Unit/Cardiology Ward/Critical Care setting - minimum three years
- Leading teams as nurse in charge
- Collaborative working with MDT
- Demonstrate can do attitude in challenging situations
Desirable
- Previous acting WM experience
- Rostering, Appraisal, Sickness & Performance management experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understand the principles of incident management and shared learning culture
- Understanding of competing priorities of the MDT and teamwork
- Demonstrates advanced communication skills in managing situations
- IT Skills
- Presentation skills
Desirable
- Audit link nurse experience on any domain
- Knowledge of improvement based on audit findings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Degree education
- Registrant with NMC
- Post registration Cardiac qualification
- Mentorship course or equivalent
- LS
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Band 6 experience in Coronary Care Unit/Cardiology Ward/Critical Care setting - minimum three years
- Leading teams as nurse in charge
- Collaborative working with MDT
- Demonstrate can do attitude in challenging situations
Desirable
- Previous acting WM experience
- Rostering, Appraisal, Sickness & Performance management experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understand the principles of incident management and shared learning culture
- Understanding of competing priorities of the MDT and teamwork
- Demonstrates advanced communication skills in managing situations
- IT Skills
- Presentation skills
Desirable
- Audit link nurse experience on any domain
- Knowledge of improvement based on audit findings
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
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).
