Sister/Charge Nurse - Cardiac Pacing Suite

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 sister/ charge nurse to join the Cardiac Pacing Suite team.

The post will be working alongside the existing innovative multidisciplinary team, providing care to the patients undergoing permanent pacemaker implantation, ILR implants and transoesophageal echocardiograms.

The role will also require the candidate to assist with nurse led DC cardioversion service for the hospital, preparing patients to undergo the procedure as well as performing them once competent to do so.

This post will provide the successful candidate with opportunities to develop their managerial skills as well as improve their clinical expertise. As a small and friendly team we offer full support to our team members and encourage professional advancement.

Experience in cardiology is essential, as you will be a role model in providing the highest standard of care to our cardiac patients. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic individual who can add their skills to our evolving cardiac service.

Experience in a theatre environment is desirable. ECG interpretation skills are essential.

Main duties of the job

• Caring for patients undergoing cardiac procedures
• Providing care and information to patients pre and postoperatively
• Coordinating pacing lists and leading the Cardiac Pacing Suite team along side the existing senior nurse
• Liaising with the cardiology MDT to ensure lists run smoothly -good communication skills required
• Providing pre procedure assessment for the DC cardioversion service
• Carrying out DC cardioversions once trained and competent
• Assisting with administration within the department
• Carrying out audit activity in line with trust policy
• Providing and assisting with training relevant to the job role
• Deputising for ward manager in their absence
• Attendance management within the team
• Appraisal of staff

About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Qualifications
Essential

• NMC Registration / RGN

Desirable

• Evidence of further study related to area of practice
• ILS or ALS resuscitation qualification

Knowledge
Desirable

• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathology
• ECG interpretation

Experience
Essential

• Experience of acute medical/ cardiology/ theatre nursing in a hospital setting to a level whereby the applicant can meet the competencies required of the role

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• Team working
• Able to use initiative
• Good written/ verbal skills
• Able to make effective decisions

Desirable

• Expanded Clinical skills

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.

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).

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