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Job summary

Main area
Cardiology - Whitley
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
193-6909567UCGB6-SSN
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Town
Reading
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Staff Nurse INTERNAL ONLY

NHS AfC: Band 6

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.  Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

 

Diversity is what makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job overview

Internal Only

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior staff nurse to join our 28 bedded Whitley Ward in the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

The role involves supporting the Ward Manager and junior members of staff in the leadership and management of the Unit. They will work closely with Cardiac Care Unit, Jim Shahi Unit and the Cardiology department in supporting development in cardiac services.

We care for a wide group of cardiology patients as well medical patients. 

We recognize the importance of development and pride ourselves with running multiple in house workshops including ECG  workshops and scenario based training.  We have a dedicated practice educator who is committed to the developmental needs of the unit along  with the senior team including the ward manager, band 7 's and lead nurse. There is also the ability to undertake various courses both within the  trust and in paired partnership with universities. The  senior staff nurse will have the ability to enroll onto the Band 6 development Programme which provide various competencies in which will aid their development within the role.

Main duties of the job

1.    Support the Ward/Department Sister/Charge Nurse in leading the team to deliver the objectives of the clinical area. In the absence of the Ward/Department Sister/Charge Nurse, be responsible for ensuring that all patients in the given clinical area receive safe, competent nursing care. Lead the team for which he/she is responsible, working flexibly to support other/more junior colleagues on a day-to-day basis.

2.    Demonstrate excellent personal communication. Establish and maintain effective two-way communication channels with individuals and groups. Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others when the rights of patients and others may be infringed.

3.    Actively promote excellent team working and interdisciplinary relationships.

4.    Allocate work and assess performance of the team members objectively against set criteria/ competencies. Work with Ward/Department Manager to ensure that individual Performance Reviews and Personal Development Plans are completed for staff members. Assist with action plans arising from these appraisals as necessary. Provide clear feedback to team members in a way that is conducive to maintaining and improving performance.

5.    Work with Ward/Department Manager to effectively manage the allocated financial resources within the allocated budget. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of ensuring effective skill-mix and appropriate caseload management at all times.

Working for our organisation

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

We are a designated specialist centre in cancer, cardiac and stroke and have many things to be proud of, including the fact that heart attack patients arriving at the hospital are receiving the fastest lifesaving treatment anywhere in the country.

Our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1.    Understand the workload targets that have been set for clinical area and demonstrate commitment to their delivery. Ensure that others are alerted to quality issues.

2.    Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of the health, safety and security of self and others in work area. Identify and assess risks in work activities and assist in developing strategies to manage these effectively. Ensure team works within risk management/Occupational Health legislation, and Trust procedures. 

3.    Contribute to the implementation of the development of the service. Be aware of new evidence and research in both general and specialist fields. Work creatively to develop practice and new ways of working, taking the lead in the change management process when appropriate. 

4. Develop own skills, taking responsibility for continuing professional development and performance, maintaining own portfolio in accordance with post-registration requirements. Works to achieve competencies appropriate to grade. Is able to identify own development needs in relation to current practice and future plans, setting personal development objectives.

5.    In the absence of the Ward/Department Manager, act as a signatory to authorise staffing requests to be considered by Agency Control Group.

6.    Act-up for Sister/Charge Nurse as required.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NMC Professional registration
Desirable criteria
  • Minimimun of 6 months experience as a Band 5

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in Cardiology or Medical area
Desirable criteria
  • Good communication and leadership skills, time management

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kareen Manago
Job title
Ward Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01183225488
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