Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 200-7288459-GO-VA
- Employer
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St George's Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £54,320 - £60,981 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Band 7 Ward Sister
Band 7
Job overview
- We are looking for a highly motivated Cardiology leader for Belgrave Ward
- The successful candidate will be expected to be a motivated leader, with excellent managerial and leadership skills, who has the drive and passion to create an inspirational learning and working environment, that continuously strives for the highest standards of quality care and has patient and staff safety at the forefront of the services and care provided.
- You will be supported in your role by the Matron and a dedicated team of medical and nursing staff.
- Clinical expert in Cardiology and role model.
- Leader – A visible and authoritative presence able to lead and manage the team and patient care, co-ordinating with the MDT to enable outstanding care to be given every time within available resources.
- Educator - able to identify and develop the potential in others.
Main duties of the job
Belgrave Ward is the main Cardiology Ward at St George's Hospital, it has 24 beds, highly specialized care and fast passed Unit.
As the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse we look for someone highly motivated and passionate about Cardiology, to lead the unit to deliver the excellent care and provide leadership and guidance to the team. Engaged with Matron and MDT to improve the care and the ward level, and always thrive to achieve more for the ward, staff and specially patients.
Working for our organisation
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Audits, appraisals
- Leadership and management of the team and patients
- Work with the Cardiology medical team and MDT to ensure excellent care provided
Person specification
Professional and Clinical Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Minimum of two years Cardiology Experience
- Relevant Cardiology Courses
- Evidence of leadership roles and skills
Desirable criteria
- Management or Leadership Course
- Attended an IPR course
Organisational Management
Essential criteria
- Experience in change management at ward/department level – understands the tools and principles
Desirable criteria
- Computer literate
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust – being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful – and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.
If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:
- The machine readable zone
- An ultra violet image
- An infra red image
As part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.
Telephone: 02082963786
Text: 07501066267
Email: [email protected].
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Melanie Mota
- Job title
- Cardiology Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 725 3543
- Additional information
Please feel free to contact me with any queries if you require additional information or would like to have an informal visit of the Ward.
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
07553093677
- Telephone
- 07553093677
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