An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse on Papplewick Ward at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Papplewick ward is a 32 beds for patients with a variety of both Acute and Chronic Cardiac conditions.

Papplewick admissions come through a number of pathways including emergency admissions, heart failure nurse referrals, GP and Clinic referral as well as transfers from other hospitals and wards.

Patients on Papplewick may undergo a range of procedures including Angiograms, Angioplasty's, Pacemakers, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators, TAVIs and a range of other hospital investigations and procedures.

Main duties of the job

Candidates should be enthusiastic and motivated to work on this fast paced ward. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. If you are a committed and flexible team player who has the experience to co-ordinate shifts, manage staff and ensure efficient and effective patient flow. within cardiology.

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

About us

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest in the UK and has the Major Trauma Centre for the East Midlands. It has one of the busiest Emergency Departments in the UK and is a major teaching Trust, NUH enjoys close links with the city's universities and attracts and develops the highest calibre of staff. It continues to be the hospital of choice for patients and remains at the forefront of research.

City campus at NUH has now received its Magnet status, we as a trust are keen to teach and educate our staff.

We are one trust that is split between two campus's but work well and closely together ensuring our patients receive the correct treatment and care in the correct ward/settings.

We adhere to the trusts set 6 values and behaviours which can be found on the intranet.

Cardiology continues to be a very popular division and ACU is no exception. We have a very dynamic yet friendly team of staff that would welcome anyone new to the unit.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are a motivated and enthusiastic individual who has a keen interest in Cardiology then this is the job for you!

We would love to welcome you to an interview for Papplewick Ward if you have previous acute Cardiology experience, can take charge of a busy cardiology ward, whilst delivering optimal patient care and providing excellent leadership on the unit when in charge. We would also expect you to have your ALS course or have this completed within 1 year of successful interview.

If you are keen, motivated, adaptable, excellent a communication and cope well under pressure, Papplewick ward would be the place for you.

We welcome you to come and have an informal visit and meet the excellent team we have on the Ward.

If you think you meet the above, then please apply to join our team on Papplewick Ward.

Person Specification

Training And Qualifications

Essential

• Current level one NMC registration
• Mentor Qualification
• ALS or completion of ALS within 1 year of successful interview

Desirable

• Formal leadership and management training
• Degree in health / nursing related Studies
• Completion of all local competency packages.

Experience

Essential

• Experience at taking charge at band 5 in Acute Cardiology
• Recent or current experience within Acute Cardiology

Desirable

• Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work
• Audit or research within the clinical area
• Providing staff with feedback on their individual performance and use of the knowledge and skills framework

Communication and relationship

Essential

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills
• Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team

Desirable

• Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions

Analytical and Judgement skill

Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
• Demonstrate an understanding of the deputy sister/charge nurse role
• Ability to identify own learning needs

Desirable

• Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS policies
• Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place

Planning and organisation skil

Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

Desirable

• Able to contribute to the development of implementation and monitoring of local objectives and action plans

Physical skills

Essential

• Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties

Desirable

• Evidence of manual handling training
• Competent and capable of using medical equipment
• Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Papplewick Ward (City Hospital Campus)

NUH City Hospital Campus

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

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