Are you passionate about working with Cath Lab and Bronchoscopy team at the UK's leading heart and lung hospital?

We are looking for a Deputy Sister for Cath labs and Bronchoscopy, who shares our vision, our enthusiasm and our pride for scope of practice, personal governance and accountability. We are looking for an enthusiastic and professional individual with drive and passion for multi-professional practice development to join a dynamic team and to help the Trust maintain its position as one of the most innovative and leading NHS organisations in the country.

At Royal Papworth Hospital, our core values of compassion, excellence and collaboration are central to everything we do. To support this, the Trust is committed to ensure that all staff have access to up to date, relevant and practical clinical development programmes specific to their chosen area of work.

The post will enable the right candidate to develop their own portfolio in clinical leadership development. This is a fantastic opportunity for personal and professional development

Main duties of the job

The role requires the post-holder to deputise for the Sister in their absence to ensure effective utilisation of resources in the Cath Labs and Bronchoscopy on a daily basis. To act as an effective role model with the ability to safely care for patients undergoing a range of procedures in the Cath Labs and Bronchoscopy in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues. The Deputy Sister provides training and education to learners in the department and demonstrates leadership for team members. Able to assist the doctor performing investigation and seek clarity when necessary.

We are looking for individuals with experience working in Cath Labs and have proven management and leadership experience. Have the ability to adapt and proactively identify precautions or contraindications to proposed intervention and take appropriate action. Taking responsibility for ones own education and development, and also enabling others to develop and apply their knowledge/skills in the work-place. Promote equal opportunities for all and ensure actions have adequate awareness of Clinical Governance and its effect on practice.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with NMC
• Diploma or Degree in Nursing
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Post registration qualification or proven experience.
• Management Development Training

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post-registration experience and proven experience in the specialty at a proficient level.
• Practice assessor/supervisor experience
• Proven management and leadership experience
• Proven knowledge of Cath Lab procedures and current developments in Cath Labs
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good attendance record
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Able to contribute to policy and practice changes

Desirable

• Acute Care Experience
• Leadership course

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

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