About this role
Job summary
An exciting permanent opportunity has arisen for a Sister / Charge Nurse (AFC band 6) post on Chesterman 1 within South Yorkshire Regional Services.
Chesterman 1 is a busy Cardiology ward which provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic and treatment services for the management of all aspects and presentations of coronary heart disease. The team works with specialised services within cardiology to provide holistic integrated treatments serving both local and regional districts including Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster and Bassetlaw.
Applicants will have extensive experience in Cardiology and must have completed the Cardiology competency package, or equivalent and have proven leadership skills and be able to work autonomously as well as in a team. The applicant must possess excellent organisational & communication skills, be flexible, approachable, hard-working and have the ability to work well under pressure.
If you are driven by the desire to provide excellent care, passionate about improving patient's experiences and a desire to make a difference this role will be right for you. You will need to thrive on having a sense of responsibility and ownership, be hard working, love being busy, have high standards at all times and possess the ability to keep on top of things. If this is you, then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
This is a pivotal role, where you will:
Provide leadership and management for the Chesterman 1 patient provision. Support the Senior Sister in ensuring that the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered. Be a role model for all and contribute effectively to inter-professional working.
We are looking for someone who:
Has relevant experience at Band 5 within a Cardiology setting. Has the ability to lead, motivate and develop a professional team. Can be released immediately from their current role and has their line managers permission to apply
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
RGN Level one NMC registered To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998. Continuous professional development
Desirable
First degree or working towards
Experience Essential
Extensive post registration experience Relevant experience at Band 5 within a cardiology setting Ability to work, motivate and develop a professional team
Desirable
Experience of working with elective cardiology admissions Experience within cardiology pre-admission
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups. Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS Excellent performance management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships at all levels. Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines Persuasion and influencing skills - ability to present ideas and proposals effectively.
Desirable
ECG interpretation Cannulation & Venepuncture trained (or working towards)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Northern General Hospital
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)