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Job overview

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to take up a post  as a  deputy sister / deputy charge nurse. 

We are looking to recruit someone with strong management/ leadership experience who can directly deputise for the ward sister in her absence 

alongside running the ward and leading the team. 

Cardiology experience is an advantage but we will consider other candidates with strong leadership experience in acute areas.

The aim of the Coronary Care Unit is to provide holistic care for acute Cardiology patients, utilizing a coordinated multi-disciplinary approach, resulting in optimal patient outcomes. This includes the initiation of early intervention as appropriate. The unit provides central monitoring/ telemetry for primary PCI patients as well as all other acute cardiac conditions, and has the facilities for intra aortic balloon pacing as required

The candidate should be able to demonstrate a commitment to high standards of patient care as well as being able to demonstrate good organisational and leadership skills.

So if you enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team and have a passion for working in this exciting and challenging area, please apply today! 

Hours per week: 37.5 - Rotational Shift Pattern.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder is the designated deputy to the person with continuing responsibility. 
• Post holder is designated to regularly take charge of the ward and provide effective professional and managerial leadership to all staff in the absence of Sister.
• Is expected to have a good working knowledge of the Cardiology system and nursing patients with a wide range of cardiology conditions.
• Expected to carry out all relevant forms of care, maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the framework of Trust policies.
• Will teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff including basic and/or post basic students, back to nursing students and health care assistants.

Working for our organisation

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. 
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.