Sister/ Charge Nurse - Cardiology

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Colney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS trust as a Matron in a dynamic and innovative department. This role involves overseeing clinical standards in a specialized cardiac unit, managing a dedicated team, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. With a focus on leadership and collaboration, you'll play a crucial role in fostering a safe environment for patients while promoting professional development within the team. Enjoy a supportive workplace that values flexibility and offers numerous benefits, including discounted gym memberships and a comprehensive pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Multi Faith prayer room

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Wagestream access

Free Park & Ride service

Free 24-hour counselling support

On-site Nursery

On-site cafes with staff discounts

Qualifications

• Significant clinical experience in Cardiology is expected.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical standards across both areas.
• Support the team to ensure adherence to Trust Standards.
• Manage recruitment and retention processes.

Skills

Clinical Experience in Cardiology

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Nursing Degree

Specialization in Cardiology

Job description

Fixed term contract/secondment opportunity for 2 years

This is an opportunity to lead an exciting and innovative department alongside the current Senior Sister. You will be expected to have oversight of the clinical areas, lead and manage the team, whilst promoting a safe environment for our patients.

Coronary Care is an 8-bedded unit located next to the Cath Labs and is the hub of our PPCI service. The unit delivers care to a range of acute and chronic conditions and can provide circulatory support via IABP, temporary pacing, CPAP for acute pulmonary oedema, as well as other acute treatments.

Kilverstone Ward is a 37-bed ward caring for a range of cardiac conditions, both acute and chronic.

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

You will be responsible for the clinical standards across both areas, therefore significant clinical experience in Cardiology is expected. You will work as a role model to promote safe care, support the team to ensure adherence to Trust Standards, and maintain safe staffing levels. Your responsibilities will also include recruitment, retention, budget oversight, and fostering strong links with the Cardiology Department and wider multidisciplinary team.

This is a job share position, requiring flexibility, excellent communication, and organizational skills.

Join us at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, with state-of-the-art facilities such as the Quadram Institute. We work closely with the University of East Anglia, offering teaching opportunities for staff and placements for students. Our diverse workforce represents 94 countries from around the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service at NNUH Colney Lane
• Free 24-hour confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes with staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work, and home electronics

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Helen Moerdyk
• Job Title: Matron
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Alternatively, contact:

• Kate Goddard, Senior Sister
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]