Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Sam Oram Coronary Care Unit

Kings College Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kings College Hospital is seeking a motivated Junior Sister / Charge Nurse for the Coronary Care Unit. The role includes delivering compassionate care to patients with cardiac conditions and working collaboratively within a skilled team. A strong interest in cardiology is essential, along with experience in nursing and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cardiac care area preferred.
• Ability to lead a team and contribute to developing nursing staff.
• Demonstrable clinical expertise relevant to the area.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of nursing care to cardiac patients.
• Take managerial responsibility for the clinical area when required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Team building

Education

1st level Registered General Nurse

Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area

Job description

This post is only open to internal applicants.

Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Sam Oram Coronary Care Unit

Band 6

Main area Cardio Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Long Nights, Days, Weekends) Job ref 213-NUR-DH-7296119

Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site King's College Hospital Town London Salary £44,806 - £53,134 Per Annum Including High Cost Area Salary period Yearly Closing 27/06/2025 23:59

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.

We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.

Do you have a passion for cardiology and coronary care?

Would you like to be a part of our wonderful team in delivering excellent cardiac care to our patients at King’s College Hospital?

If the answer is yes, then look no further. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dedicated nurse, with an interest and experience in coronary care, to join our friendly and supportive team at Coronary Care Unit (CCU).

King’s College Hospital is a well-recognised Heart Attack Centre for Southeast London and provides a 24-hour Primary Angioplasty in Myocardial Infarction (PAMI) service. Being a tertiary care centre, Coronary Care Unit (CCU) and Sam Oram ward work closely to provide specialist care to patients with various cardiac conditions. We receive both elective and emergency admissions within the unit and have heart failure, intervention, electrophysiology and Trans Aortic Valve Implant (TAVI) speciality teams.

The Coronary Care Unit is an 8-bedded monitored area that provides level 2 care for acutely ill patients requiring inotropic support, intra-aortic balloon pumps, non-invasive ventilation and temporary pacing. The remaining 17 bedded area in the Sam Oram Ward is dedicated to patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring using bedside monitors and telemetries and forms a step-down area for the level 2 patients.

Main duties of the job

The CCU is a fast-paced unit caring for acutely ill level 2 patients. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who will uphold the King’s College Hospital values. On a day-to-day basis, you will be providing a high standard of nursing care to the cardiac patients. You will be working closely with Cardiac Catheter Lab Unit, Sam Oram Cardiology Ward and Emergency Department to support a smooth PAMI pathway for the patient. You will be working collaboratively with the management, clinical nurse specialists and the wider multidisciplinary team to enhance the patient care through various quality improvement initiatives.

As a nurse in charge and team leader you will take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or as delegated by the Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse/ Head of Department. You will also assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of nurses within the ward complement and also act as a positive role model to junior staff members. Particular emphasis is put at Kings on the need to ensure that all staff recognise their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner and to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Applicants for this role will ideally have enough experience in a cardiac care area, however we would be interested to hear from nurses with established knowledge and skills looking to broaden their existing experience and move into cardiac.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

CLINICAL PRACTICE
• To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times.
• To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward/ department.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the Ward on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team.
• To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients’ condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as appropriate.
• To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives.
• To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patient’s condition and the treatment delivered.
• To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, and ensure that this is presented in a way that they understand.
• To ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with Line Manager and practice development staff.
• To ensure that practice is evidence based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area.
• To uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing policies and standards.
• To support the Ward Managers and Modern Matron in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in the light of such findings.
• To contribute to the health education of patients and their families, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and support to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• To actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing strategy and uphold the ethos of the local philosophy.

Person specification

Qualifications and Education

• 1st level Registered General Nurse
• Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area

Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area.
• Able to contribute to the development of students, nurses and oneself
• Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment

Skills and Competencies

• Communication skills – able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with and through others.
• Team building and working skills – able to lead a team to achieve results

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• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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