Job overview
A rare opportunity has arisen for you to apply for the Sister / Charge Nurse (AFC band 6) post on Chesterman 1 within the Cardiology department of the South Yorkshire Regional Services.
The post holder will provide leadership, management and leading and co-ordinating the nursing team and taking continuing responsibility and accountability for the management and organisation of the nursing team.
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.
This is an important role in which the successful candidate will provide support to the Senior Sister and the rest of the team.
The applicant must be flexible, approachable, hardworking and able to use their own initiative and work under pressure. They must also possess excellent organisational and communication ability and demonstrate the capacity to develop leadership skills.
Applicants will have extensive experience in Cardiology and must have completed the Cardiology competency package, or equivalent.
Maintenance of close working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team is imperative in providing an effective and high quality patient service.
Main duties of the job
Ensure that the highest possible patient focused quality care is delivered within Chesterman 1 and that it meets the expectations of individual patients and reflects the Directorate business objectives.
Plan the development of the team and lead the operational management of staff within a defined team, including appraisals, rotas, recruitment and selection, and the supervision of students.
Support the Senior Sister / Senior Charge Nurse in ensuring the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered.
Support the Matron, Deputy Nurse Director and Nurse Director in providing a quality service to all its users and deliver the broad objectives of the clinical teams.
The post holder’s duties would reflect both clinical and managerial commitments.
Be a role model for all and contribute effectively to inter-professional team working.
We are therefore looking for a clinical expert who is committed and dedicated and has the ability to provide patients with high quality, compassionate care.
The successful candidate should –
Have the relevant clinical skills to care for Cardiology patients
Have significant post registration experience at AFC Band 5 or above in a relevant speciality
Be able to work under pressure
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
RGN Level one NMC registered To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998 Continuous professional development
Desirable criteria
First degree as a minimum or working towards
Experience
Essential criteria
Extensive post registration experience Substantial relevant experience at Band 5 within a cardiology setting Ability to work, motivate and develop a professional team
Desirable criteria
Experience of working with elective cardiology admissions Experience within cardiology pre-admission
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups.
Desirable criteria
ECG Interpretation Cannulation & Venepuncture trained (or working towards)
Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.
When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.
You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.
If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
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The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.
Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.
All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Job description (PDF, 152.4KB) Person Specification (PDF, 320.6KB) Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB) Information for Applicants on the Trust & Selection Process (PDF, 763.8KB) Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB) Candidates with Disabilities Useful Contacts (PDF, 113.1KB) Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB) Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB) EUSS Introduction to EUSS Factsheet (PDF, 279.6KB) Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB) A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameAnn MattoJob titleMatronEmail number01142714865Additional information
For further information or an informal discussion about this post please contact Ann Matto or Nicki Furniss:
Nicki Furniss
Senior Sister
Telephone:
