Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse - Benjamin Weir Ward (Cardiac Surgery)
| Posting date: | 16 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £42,471 - £50,364 per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2024 |
| Location: | London, SW17 0QT |
| Company: | st georges nhs trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6318094/200-5595223-MA-VA-YBBC |
Summary
A Vacancy at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Senior Staff Nurse - Benjamin Weir Ward (Cardiac Surgery)
• To support and deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure the provision of excellent nursing care and the effective management of staff and other resources.
• To co-ordinate the day-to-day management of the ward/department and ensure excellent communication is maintained & facilitate patient flow through the department.
• To ensure that there are education and training opportunities for all staff, including pre and post registration students and /or providing specialist knowledge if working in a clinical area where a post registration course is essential.
• To assist the ward sister in maintain safe staffing levels.
St George's Hospital is one of the country's leading teaching hospitals with an international reputation for patient care, education and research.
Benjamin Weir ward is a 28 bedded ward that specialises in the care of patients undergoing cardiac surgery, stepping down patients from CTICU on day 1 post surgery.
Benjamin Weir ward is a dynamic ward that is changing with the increasing demands on the St George’s cardiac surgery service, a regional tertiary centre delivering high quality care.
We are looking for applicants with strong leadership skills and experience. Ideally you should have a minimum of 18 months experience within Cardiac surgery. You will be expected to work as an excellent role model as you develop your clinical and leadership skills providing excellent patient care. You will take charge and lead the team with the support of the Senior Sister and Junior Charge Nurse with an emphasis to drive and continually improve patient care and customer service.
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working closely with doctors, surgeons, Nurse Practitioners, teams of physiotherapists and occupational therapists, as well as the Cardiothoracic ITU.
So if you are ambitious and have excellent leadership skills and can make a real difference while caring for cardiac surgery patients this is the job for you.
The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of:
Since 2015 we have been a thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system.
One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflect these.
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
This advert closes on Thursday 30 May 2024
Senior Staff Nurse - Benjamin Weir Ward (Cardiac Surgery)
• To support and deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure the provision of excellent nursing care and the effective management of staff and other resources.
• To co-ordinate the day-to-day management of the ward/department and ensure excellent communication is maintained & facilitate patient flow through the department.
• To ensure that there are education and training opportunities for all staff, including pre and post registration students and /or providing specialist knowledge if working in a clinical area where a post registration course is essential.
• To assist the ward sister in maintain safe staffing levels.
St George's Hospital is one of the country's leading teaching hospitals with an international reputation for patient care, education and research.
Benjamin Weir ward is a 28 bedded ward that specialises in the care of patients undergoing cardiac surgery, stepping down patients from CTICU on day 1 post surgery.
Benjamin Weir ward is a dynamic ward that is changing with the increasing demands on the St George’s cardiac surgery service, a regional tertiary centre delivering high quality care.
We are looking for applicants with strong leadership skills and experience. Ideally you should have a minimum of 18 months experience within Cardiac surgery. You will be expected to work as an excellent role model as you develop your clinical and leadership skills providing excellent patient care. You will take charge and lead the team with the support of the Senior Sister and Junior Charge Nurse with an emphasis to drive and continually improve patient care and customer service.
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working closely with doctors, surgeons, Nurse Practitioners, teams of physiotherapists and occupational therapists, as well as the Cardiothoracic ITU.
So if you are ambitious and have excellent leadership skills and can make a real difference while caring for cardiac surgery patients this is the job for you.
The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of:
Since 2015 we have been a thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system.
One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflect these.
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
This advert closes on Thursday 30 May 2024
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