Sister / Charge Nurse Band 6 CCU

We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative Sister/Charge nurse to be part of the leadership team on our Coronary Care unit at the outstanding Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, renowned for its delivery of excellent, compassionate and safe patient care. You will demonstrate excellent knowledge and previous experience of caring for coronary care patients as well as processing excellent leadership skills. You will need to have the ability to influence others and effectively manage change. You will need to demonstrate your commitment to continuous professional development for yourself and your team: thus ensuring that all staff have the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver Safe, effective care The successful candidate will work closely with the Ward Manager and Matron to ensure the delivery of outstanding care in a safe, compassionate, responsive, effective and well led environment., CCU provides opportunities that will help you develop your skills and gain further experience. We ensure that you have structured support to be able to achieve your own personal aspirations within the vision of the unit. CCU experience is essential. Promoting and delivering exceptional patient care. Leading the unit day to day. Mentoring and supporting the staff on the ward. Ensuring accurate documentation and risk assessment compliance. Ensuring compliance in mandatory training. Leading the ward round with the MDT to deliver holistic care to our patients. Completing audits to patient patient safety and provide assurance. Completing action plans and presentations for incidents that occur. Supporting and deputising for the ward manager in the managerial duties. We are looking for an individual with exceptional communication and organisational skills that can assist the day to day running of the unit. To have a passion in educating other staff and students. To ensure
the safety, privacy and dignity of patients at all times.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, interested applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.
Please review the job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential requirements for the post.
All applicants will be contacted and informed by email whether they were successfully shortlisted for interview.
As part of you pre-employment checks we will be required to obtain satisfactory references. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent employer. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.
From April 2017 the Government plans to extend the requirement to provide a criminal record certificate to Tier 2 visa applicants coming to work in Education, Health and Social Care sectors and to their adult dependants.
If you are a Tier 2 visa applicant and you are coming to work in an occupation defined by the relevant Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code, you will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from any country you have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, this is also applicable for your adult dependants.
Employers are expected to implement the Care Certificate for all applicable new starters from April 2015. The Care Certificate aims to equip health and social care support workers with the knowledge and skills which they need to provide safe, compassionate care. We expect all new starters in clinical, patient facing posts (bands 1-4) to complete all 15 standards of the Care Certificate, within their first 6 months with the Trust.
Flexible Working applications will be considered in line the Trusts flexible working policies.
The Trust is a no-smoking site.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications and so urge you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are also not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine whether you would be eligible for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

We are looking for an experienced registered nurse with a genuine interest in cardiology, leadership and management.
Experience as a senior band 5 within a level 2/3 cardiac care unit is essential.
The role will encompass a significant level of clinical support and advice to the patients, relatives, nursing staff and members of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be expected to provide training and education for both pre and post registered nursing staff. Encompassed in the role will be the promotion of evidence based practise, quality care, participating in research and the audit process. The candidate needs to be able to show support for Ward Manager and Trust objectives through leadership skills and effective communication.
The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Be able to prioritise care, manage their own workload and make decisions within their competence.

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.
As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aim to extending access and improve quality.
Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:
+ Quality: to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
+ Service and Innovation: to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
+ Value: to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
+ Workforce: to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
+ Stakeholders: to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.
Our Mission
"Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day", As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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