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Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

5d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You should be motivated, eager to learn, skilled in patient care from admission to discharge, and capable of managing a nursing team while upholding Trust policies.
  • You will deliver patient care, manage daily clinical operations, support nursing staff, ensure high standards of evidence-based care, and liaise with the senior sister.

Requirements

  • Are you motivated and have the drive to be a band 6 Sister within Cardiology?
  • Do you want to learn new skills?
  • The post holder will deliver patient care on a daily basis.
  • They should be expert in all areas of nursing care from patient’s admission to discharge, which facilitates clinical practice development.
  • As nurse in charge they have overall responsibility for day-to-day management of their clinical area and for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures maintaining associated records.
  • They will manage, support and lead a team of nurses in the delivery of evidence based patient centred care, which is of a high standard.
  • They will assist the senior sister in the management of staff including appraisal, rota’s, recruitment and selection and the supervision of learners.
  • They will provide advice and support to patients, relatives and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources and liaise with the senior sister at all times.
  • The will provide leadership on the Trusts values and behaviours.

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will deliver patient care on a daily basis.
  • They should be expert in all areas of nursing care from patient’s admission to discharge, which facilitates clinical practice development.
  • As nurse in charge they have overall responsibility for day-to-day management of their clinical area and for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures maintaining associated records.
  • They will manage, support and lead a team of nurses in the delivery of evidence based patient centred care, which is of a high standard.
  • They will assist the senior sister in the management of staff including appraisal, rota’s, recruitment and selection and the supervision of learners.
  • They will provide advice and support to patients, relatives and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources and liaise with the senior sister at all times.
  • The will provide leadership on the Trusts values and behaviours.

FAQs

What are the key responsibilities of the Junior Sister in Cardiology?

The Junior Sister will deliver patient care, manage day-to-day operations in the clinical area, support and lead a team of nurses, assist in staff management, and provide advice to patients and the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high standards of evidence-based patient-centered care.

Is there a focus on professional development in this role?

Yes, Royal Surrey is committed to supporting professional development and offers opportunities for learning and training in various specialized areas of Cardiology.

What type of patients will I be caring for in the CCU?

You will be caring for high dependency patients with acute cardiac conditions such as heart attacks, abnormal heart rhythms, valve issues, and heart failure.

What is the structure of the CCU team?

The CCU team consists of nurses rotating in different areas, including the Coronary Care Unit, Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, and Cardiac Diagnostics, ensuring a well-rounded approach to cardiology care.

What types of procedures will I be trained to perform?

You will be trained to perform special procedures such as CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) and ultrafiltration, along with gaining competencies in ECG interpretation and monitoring clinical deterioration.

Is prior experience in cardiology required for this position?

While prior experience in cardiology is beneficial, passion for the field, motivation to learn, and drive to make a difference are key attributes we are looking for.

What are the working hours and shifts for this role?

The role will require flexibility, including rotating shifts to cover the 24/7 operational needs of the CCU and related services.

How many monitored beds are in the CCU?

The CCU has 6 monitored beds catering to high dependency patients.

What kind of support is available for staff wellbeing?

Royal Surrey offers a comprehensive health and wellbeing program to support its colleagues.

How can I arrange an informal visit to the department?

You can contact Noemi Findlay, the manager for Coronary Care/Catheter Laboratory, or Julia Titchen, the Medical Matron, to arrange a walk around the services.

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Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

World class care for our community

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1981
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We provide health care services from Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford and adult community healthcare services from Haslemere Hospital and Milford Hospital. Royal Surrey County Hospital provides emergency and general hospital services to a population of more than 330,000 across south west Surrey. It is also home to St Luke’s, our specialist tertiary Cancer Centre, which offers state of the art diagnostic and treatment services to a population of up to 2 million across Surrey, West Sussex, Hampshire and to patients from across the UK and abroad.