Sister/Charge Nurse

This is a challenging but rewarding role that involves working as part of a team managing patient care and ensuring that patients presenting with cardiological needs to the RVI are met. The patient group we care for is changeable and interesting from acute short stay admissions to chronic cardiac disease and end of life care. We have a cardiology day unit which has expanded the scope services we can offer. The cardiology services at the RVI also work closely with the cardiothoracic services at the Freeman. There are development opportunities within the department including coronary care nursing and a ward based leadership and management role.
Interview date: 14 May 2024 37 hours 30 minutes/week
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Main duties of the jobRole responsibilities include
Provide effective support and leadership to staff, patients and carers within the ward or department. Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff, students and associated roles. Delivering care to patients with acute and chronic cardiac problems on a 17 bed Cardiology ward and a recent addition of a 4 chair Cardiology day unit Supporting the Senior Sister acting as a deputy in her absence providing effective support and leadership to staff, patients and carers within the ward/department, focusing on providing high standards of care, patient safety, infection control, a clean safe environment and effectively manage nursing resources. Working as part of multidisciplinary team supporting collaborative working between associated departments.
We are lookingfor a highly motivated experienced nurse, ideally with a cardiology background. Full time 37 hours 30 minutes/weekAbout usNewcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of 1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally. We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders. Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.Job descriptionJob responsibilities
To support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse, acting as a deputy when the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse is absent. In areas within the organisation nurses may be banded at 6 by virtue clinical reasons, for example, critical care. Provide effective support and leadership to both staff, patients and carers within the ward or department. Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students. Ensure systems are in place to provide the continuity of safe effective care for patients at all times. Effective member of the multi-disciplinary team
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.Person SpecificationKNOWLEDGEEssential
Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship or on pathway Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development Understanding of professional accountability in a leadership role Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding Mentorship qualification
SKILLSEssential
Good IT skills
Desirable
Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation, IV drug administration
EXPERIENCEEssential
Previous post registration experience Relevant specialist qualification / experience (Coronary Care Course/ENB124) Relevant and recent clinical experience
Desirable
Audit / research experience History Taking and Clinical Skills course
QUALIFICATIONSEssential
Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) Diploma in a health related subject, prepared to take degree level study
Desirable
Degree in health related subject Relevant specialist qualification Mentor qualification Teaching qualification
Employer detailsEmployer nameThe Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LPAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 317-#####-14-34-DR
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