Sister/ Charge Nurse/Team Leader – Thoracic and Robotics | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in London seeks an experienced clinician for their Cardiothoracic Theatres. This role involves mentorship, clinical leadership, and providing individualised care within a new state-of-the-art environment. The position also includes opportunities for professional development and participation in external training programs. Ideal for skilled professionals looking for a challenging opportunity in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Extensive mandatory training

Band 6 development programme

Attendance at external conferences

Qualifications

• Experienced clinician in Cardiothoracic Theatres.
• Capability to mentor and support junior staff.
• Ability to provide individualized patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership support across the cardiac surgical programme.
• Act as a role model and clinical teacher in theatres.
• Ensure patient care aligns with local and national targets.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Proficient in Cardiothoracic Theatres

Job description

Overview

The new Barts Heart Centre has brought together the services of some of the best cardiovascular experts in the country who will work together to create a single specialist centre for cardiovascular disease to cover all our local communities. This post is for our Thoracic and Robotics Theatres. We are looking to recruit skilled and experienced individuals who are looking for a new challenge, providing clinical leadership support across the cardiac surgical programme delivered in a new 10 theatre complex with cardiac, thoracic, robotic and thoracoabdominal aneurysm surgery, complex electrophysiology cases and the nationally recognised Heart Attack Centre which services North and East London.

Be a proficient practitioner in Cardiothoracic Theatres; the post holder acts as a professional role model and clinical teacher. He/she also provides effective mentorship and supervision, participating in the education and training of nursing and non-nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership support across the cardiac surgical programme in a new 10 theatre complex with cardiac, thoracic, robotic and thoracoabdominal aneurysm surgery, complex electrophysiology cases and the Heart Attack Centre serving North and East London.
• Be a proficient practitioner in Cardiothoracic Theatres; act as a professional role model and clinical teacher.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff and participate in the education and training of nursing and non-nursing staff.
• Ensure safe, efficient, timely, individualised care in line with local and national targets.
• Develop leadership skills and opportunities for further academic studies if possible.

Development and Support

We offer a wide range of development opportunities including extensive mandatory training, the Band 6 development programme, the opportunity for further academic studies and attendance at external conferences and courses.

About Barts Health

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care, with WeCare values guiding how we work together. We strive to promote inclusion and an inclusive working environment where every staff member belongs.

Application

The full job description provides an overview of key tasks and responsibilities and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. This advert closes on Thursday 25 Sep 2025.