Band 6 Junior Sister / Junior Charge Nurse

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Ilford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for the Angiography Suite/Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. This role is essential in delivering high-quality care and involves managing clinical operations, supporting the Lead Nurse, and ensuring effective patient assessments. Join a team that values PRIDE and is committed to continuous improvement, as evidenced by recent accolades for A&E performance. If you're passionate about nursing and eager to make a difference in a dynamic environment, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to advance your career while contributing to community health.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in Cardiology/Cardiac Catheter Lab required.
• Must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of the service in absence of Lead Nurse.
• Provide support to Lead Nurse in managing the unit.

Skills

Cardiology experience

IV cannulation

Leadership skills

Interventional Lab experience

Acute settings experience

Education

Registered Nurse (RN 1)

Leadership course

Job description

Band 6 Junior Sister / Junior Charge Nurse

Band 6

Main area: Nursing Grade Band 6

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 162-6693-KK

Site: King George Hospital

Town: Ilford

Salary: £42,939 - £50,697 per annum inclusive

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 05/01/2025 23:59

PEOPLE are at the HEART of everything we do.

We are looking for an experienced Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to work in the Angiography Suite/Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. A staff member who is driven by PRIDE values and willing to adapt to the challenges faced in the Trust, particularly in today's nursing climate.

We seek a staff member who is experienced or willing to learn all procedural setups (Coronary Angiogram, Transoesophageal Echocardiogram (TOE), Implantable Loop Recorder, and Cardiac Rhythm Management, including Permanent Pacemaker Implantation, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator, and Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy - CRT D/CRT - P). It is essential to be willing to rotate in all areas (cath lab, recovery unit) of the department and able to run the pre-assessment clinic for all procedures.

Main duties of the job

1. Manage the day-to-day running of the service in the absence of the Lead Nurse/Senior Sister Angiography Suite.
2. Provide support to the Lead Nurse/Senior Sister in efficiently leading and managing the unit.
3. Be responsible for the clinical organization of the Nurse-Led Pre-Assessment Clinic.

Working for our organisation

We’re an organization that is getting better and better. We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24; we’re no longer in special measures; and our Chief Executive has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal.

Many of our 8,000 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve. More than 400 of them are on apprenticeship programmes, and we’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London – more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. Please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• Substantial experience in Cardiology/Cardiac Catheter Lab experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN 1).
• IV cannulation and venepuncture.
• Leadership course.

Experience/Knowledge

• Established experience in acute settings.
• Interventional Lab experience.

We believe that providing the highest quality of care is about having the best people, inspired and supported by the best leaders, and backed by the best training and career development opportunities. Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride.

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

To create an inclusive and diverse workplace, we will work with you to get the best experience, so that you can provide outstanding care for our local community. We are happy to have an open discussion on part-time hours and flexible working.

All correspondence regarding this application will be by e-mail; please check as some emails may fall into your junk folder.

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.

There’s never been a better time to join the team. Apply online now.