Job Summary
At Buckshealthcare we are currently looking for an experienced Cath lab nurse preferably with previous management experience to join our Cath lab team during a period of change. We are in the privileged and exciting position of being able to expand our Cardiology service in the next 18 months to 2 yrs with a new build on the current site. This build will incorporate new Cath labs and expansion of the current services that we offer including PPCI, Complex devices, PFO and renal deviation. The successful candidate will be part of the team that shapes this change for the community that we serve whilst maintaining standards within the team and striving to continue to provide outstanding patient care during the transition and beyond.

Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist clinical expertise in managing staff and patients within the Cardiology department. Lead and coordinate the Cath Labs clinical, managerial and educational requirements, ensuring adequate systems are in place to support continuity.

Provide nursing leadership which empowers staff to deliver patient- centred, using evidence-based nursing care within a defined budget.

Maintain and monitor standards of care to ensure patient safety and quality of care.

Accountable for providing clinical and managerial leadership by leading by example to maintain visibility and accessibility to staff, patients and visitors, including undertaking direct clinical care of patients.

Provide direct educational and clinical support and education to the staff of the Cardiology department by developing and applying evidence-based practice.

Accountable for the line management of the team and deliver the delegated responsibilities of budget holder for the area.

About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work!

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1)
• Recognised course in in practice ENB 998/SLICE /mentorship or equivalent
• Evidence of further continued professional development
• Coaching and Mentoring

Desirable

• Management Course

EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Strong experience as a Band 6; Excellent post registration experience
• Previous experience as shift/team leader
• Experience of teaching students, HCAs and qualified staff
• Experience in appraisals and personal development plan

Desirable

• Experience of clinical supervision

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential

• Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
• Ability to work collaboratively with the other wards within the Trust providing managerial support to maintain a high quality service

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).