Job summary
JOB SUMMARY

• To act as team leader taking responsibility for the organisation and day to day management of a team of nurses
• To effectively lead and be responsible for the department team and clinical care carried out in the absence of and in conjunction with the Ward Manager
• To lead in designated area/s in close liaison with the Ward Manager, Matrons and the Practice Development Team to provide the highest quality of assessment and evaluated care required to support each patient in their care pathway

Main duties of the job
Leadership and Clinical Practice

• To act as a role model and manager of the patients journey including patient flow and maintain clinical credibility

Education

• To work with the Ward Manager ensuring ward staff are trained and developed to meet their potential, the demands of the service and also mandatory requirements

Audit and research

• Foster an environment where practice is research/evidence based and undertake audit to ensure this is effective

Management of department in the ward managers absence
About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

We are a friendly department with lots of learning opportunities for development and career progression. Full support will be provided.

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Registered General Nurse - current NMC registration

Desirable

• ALS provider
• Teaching qualification

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrates and understanding of: - Accountability and responsibility - Evidence based practice - Clinical supervision - Ability to lead a clinical area/service

Desirable

• 24 months experience of cardiology and/or post registration cardiac course

Knowledge
Essential

• Awareness of current developments in healthcare and professional nursing relevant to the post
• Awareness of the role of audits and research in effecting change in nursing practice
• Ability to function as part of the multi professional team

Desirable

• Ability to assess the competence of others

Key Skills
Essential

• Able to work under pressure with good time management skills
• Able to meet tight deadlines, targets and standards

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.