Job summary
Employer heading
Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse - CCU
Band 6
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to take up a post as a deputy sister / deputy charge nurse.
We are looking to recruit someone with strong management/ leadership experience who can directly deputise for the ward sister in her absence
alongside running the ward and leading the team.
Cardiology experience is an advantage but we will consider other candidates with strong leadership experience in acute areas.
The aim of the Coronary Care Unit is to provide holistic care for acute Cardiology patients, utilizing a coordinated multi-disciplinary approach, resulting in optimal patient outcomes. This includes the initiation of early intervention as appropriate. The unit provides central monitoring/ telemetry for primary PCI patients as well as all other acute cardiac conditions, and has the facilities for intra aortic balloon pacing as required
The candidate should be able to demonstrate a commitment to high standards of patient care as well as being able to demonstrate good organisational and leadership skills.
So if you enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team and have a passion for working in this exciting and challenging area, please apply today!
Hours per week: 37.5 - Rotational Shift Pattern.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder is the designated deputy to the person with continuing responsibility.
- Post holder is designated to regularly take charge of the ward and provide effective professional and managerial leadership to all staff in the absence of Sister.
- Is expected to have a good working knowledge of the Cardiology system and nursing patients with a wide range of cardiology conditions.
- Expected to carry out all relevant forms of care, maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the framework of Trust policies.
- Will teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff including basic and/or post basic students, back to nursing students and health care assistants.
Working for our organisation
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person specification
Education & Qualification
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- First Line Management Course
- Evidence of further continued professional development which may include courses in: Cardiac Nursing Skills;
Desirable criteria
- Diploma in Nursing
- Coronary care course
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Competency in IV drug administration. Infusion pump skills
- Knowledge of up to date nursing and NHS issues
Desirable criteria
- Ability to resolve conflict/dispute in a non-confrontational manner
- Knowledge of evidence informed and research based practice
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience as a band 6/5 grade preferably in cardiology
- Previous experience as shift/team leader
- Experience of teaching, HCA’s Students and qualified staff
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katie Hellon
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01494425978
- Additional information
Katie Hellon ( Sister) 01494425323
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