Senior sister /Charge nurse - Catheter Labs and Day Unit

University Hospital Southampton ,
Southampton, Hampshire
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We are currently looking to recruit an innovative, enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The post holder will be responsible for providing leadership and professional development for the nursing team within the clinical area and will also be required to provide support to the Catheter Lab Manager and deputise in their absence. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. You will provide expert advice and support to the whole multidisciplinary team in caring for patients. You will be expected to maintain high standards of care and be accountable for auditing those standards. The post holder will develop, implement and evaluate policies, guidelines and protocols for the management of patients attending the clinical area in conjunction with the Cath Lab manager and specialist MDT teams. ABOUT THE TEAM The Catheter Lab and Day Unit is purpose built and designed to house four fully equipped Cardiac Catheter Labs, a Hybrid Lab, a six- bay reception / recovery area for Adults, Paediatrics & General Anaesthetic patients and a 9 bedded Cardio-Vascular Day Case Unit, which accommodates up to 20 patients a day. The Cardiac Catheter labs and Day Unit run from Monday to Friday, from 07:15 - 20:15hrs with the catheter labs being open from 0800 to 1800hrs. All other hours in the week (including week-ends) are covered by an on-call service for emergencies. The area is staffed to facilitate the 24hr 'Primary On-Call Service'. This is an extremely exciting time to work within the unit, as we are just about to embark on a day unit refurbishment project, with a view to increasing bed capacity. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Develop and maintain a ward/department philosophy that has the patient at the centre of care delivery. * Be the primary focus within the department environment. * Provide professional nursing leadership at ward level and work with the Catheter Lab Manager and Matron to enhance nursing practice and strategy. * To work in partnership with the Lead Clinician and ensure accountability for the delivery of the quality performance agenda. * Manage the department and be responsible for ensuring catheter lab and day unit cover including 24-hour on call cover for the services provided, and skill mix required. * Be a role model for all and contribute effectively to inter-professional team working. * Incorporate the Matron's ten Key responsibilities in the role as laid out in 'Modern Matron' - Improving the patient experience. (DoH 2003). * Evaluate the relevance of changes in clinical practice and then support and facilitate implementation in the clinical area. * Develop a quality learning environment linking education and training with the delivery of high standards of patient care and retention and recruitment of staff. * Undertake nursing bleep holding responsibilities within designated area. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leadership, mentoring, teaching and developing junior staff and students. Experience in nursing patients undergoing Adult Interventional Cardiology and Electrophysiology procedures is essential; Congenital Intervention and Electrophysiology desirable. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As one of the largest acute teaching Trust's in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability. As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme. ABOUT OUR TRUST AND SOUTHAMPTON UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on Monday, 06 July 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO APPLY If yo

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