Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Secondment)
- Hours
- Part time - 36 hours per week
- Job ref
- 209-A-24-6472266
- Employer
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Macclesfield District General Hospital
- Town
- Macclesfield
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Ward Sister / Charge Nurse Ward 7 & CCU - Band 6
NHS AfC: Band 6
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care. Join our team and support our vision of delivering the right care first time, every time.
Job overview
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust.**
An exciting opportunity has opened for a part time Band 6 on Ward 7 & Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
Ward 7 & CCU are a dynamic workforce who are keen to help support & develop nurses interested in experiencing this exciting & changeable environment.
Ward 7 is a 28 bedded ward specialty of cardiology & endocrinology care. CCU is a four bedded unit for level 2 cardiology patients.
Applicants must hold a mentorship qualification (or equivalent course) & with Band 5 experience within cardiology.
In joining our team, you will bring your skills and passion to provide the highest quality patient-focused care and compassion for our patients. You must be a team player with excellent communications skills and have the ability to work using your own initiative as well as part of the wider team.
In return, you will find your contribution is valued and that you are supported through excellent management and a teamwork approach, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. We offer comprehensive learning and development support, excellent training opportunities and support to broaden your experience, knowledge and skills as a qualified nurse.
Hours per week: 37.5, Secondment 12 months
Main duties of the job
The role of the Band 6 is to support, contribute to and assist the Senior Sister in the leadership and the management of the unit team and to support the Senior Sister in the development, monitoring and implementation of high quality, evidence-based clinical care to ensure continuity of service provision and standards are maintained and improved.
The Band 6 Sister will act as a role model for staff on the ward sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team.
Working for our organisation
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current First Level Registration in General/Adult Nursing
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of higher education, i.e Degree, Diploma
- Evidence of relevant post registration education within Cardiology/Coronary Care Unit (CCU).
- Willingness to undertake further study/development
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates a high standard of clinical practice in appropriate field.
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to prioritise tasks and action.
- Ability to delegate safely
- Ability to recognise own sphere of competence and escalate appropriately.
Desirable criteria
- Competent information technology/word processing skills
- Commitment to achieving service line, Trust and National objectives.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience as a staff nurse, within cardiology and can demonstrate clinical credibility within this field
- Experience of mentoring and educating junior members of staff
- Experience of using a multi disciplinary approach to patient care.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in implementing improvements in practice/protocol or procedures.
- Experience in designing and delivering education to junior colleagues.
Other
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the person specification for further role requirements.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Rebecca Ward
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625 661007
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 3BL
- Telephone
- 01625 656510
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