Cardiac Cath Lab/Cardiology Day Unit Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a motivated nurse to coordinate patient care in the cardiac department. You will supervise nursing teams, ensure quality patient governance, and support senior staff in service development. Ideal candidates will possess RN Adults and current NMC registration, along with relevant experience in Cath Lab Cardiology. This role offers a competitive salary of £38,682 to £46,580 pa pro rata.

Qualifications

• Post-basic experience in nursing.
• Relevant experience in Cath Lab Cardiology.
• Significant resource management experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow through the department.
• Supervise nursing activities on shift basis.
• Support band 7 senior team in service development.

Skills

Patient governance

Quality improvement

Interpersonal skills

Resource management

Education

RN Adults

Current NMC registration

Teaching qualification

Degree level qualification in health related subject

Tools

ECDL

Job description

Are you motivated, dedicated and career minded individual, witha postgraduate cardiac care qualification?

Would you like to work in a hospital that is brand new, innovative, and built for the future, that offers an exceptional environment for patients and staff alike.

We are looking for you to join our dedicated team -

• Participate in the 24/7 PPCI on call rota
• Rotation between Cath Labs andCardiology Day Unit

We will offer you training to develop your skills for learning to co-ordinate and prioritise care in a busy and fast paced environment. Our comprehensive competency-based training will ensure you are on the path to success within the clinical setting.

Your development will be supported with various training opportunities, such as cardiology conferences and in house events.

With two state of the art Cardiac Cath labs and plans to expand to three, this is a great opportunity to join at an exciting time for the department and team.

Main duties of the job

To co-ordinate the department as a whole, effectively maintaining patients flow through the department.

To co-ordinate the activities of the nursing team, on a shift-to-shift basis, and provide skilled nursing to patients, in accordance with responsibilities under the NMC Code of Conduct.

To supervise the activities of the multi-disciplinary team, promoting collaborative working relationships to facilitate the rapid delivery of holistic, seamless care for all patients.

To prioritise care needs, ensuring the delivery of a quality service through effective leadership and efficient deployment of available resources.

Be passionate about cardiology, demonstrating your excellent interpersonal skills, your commitment to patient governance, quality improvement and patient safety. As a dynamic nurse we will nurture and encourage you to work on your own initiative, prioritising the patient and their needs. We will consider your previous experience and help you see your future self with us. Band 5 applicants will be considered for a developmental opportunity.

You will be expected to work alongside the band 7 senior team in supporting them in pushing the service forward.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It\'s a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It\'s what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we\'re \'with you all the way\' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RN Adults
• Current NMC registration
• Relevant post basic qualification relevant to clinical speciality
• Teaching qualification
• Degree level qualification in health related subject
• ECDL

Experience

• Significant post basic experience
• Relevant experience in Cath Lab Cardiology
• Evidence of previous resource management experience.

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearpro rata per annum