Senior Sister/ Charge nurse
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
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Job overview
Are you an experienced and motivated cardiac nurse looking for the next step in your leadership career?
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and innovative Ward Manager / Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse to lead our Cath Lab nursing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior nurse with cardiology experience to provide strong clinical and operational leadership within a fast-paced, highly specialised cardiac service.
As Ward Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care for patients undergoing a wide range of diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. You will be responsible for leading and developing a skilled multidisciplinary nursing workforce while supporting service improvement initiatives and maintaining the highest standards of patient experience and clinical excellence.
Working closely with the Matron, Consultant Cardiologists, Clinical Leads, and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will be instrumental in driving quality, performance, and innovation within the Cath Lab service.
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- Provide visible and effective leadership to the Cath Lab nursing team.
- Lead, support, and develop Junior Sisters/Charge Nurses, Staff Nurses, Nursing Associates, and Healthcare Support Workers.
- Ensure high standards of patient safety, experience, and clinical care are consistently delivered.
- Manage staffing, workforce planning, and resource utilisation effectively.
- Oversee governance, audit, quality improvement, and risk management activities within the department.
- Support the delivery of elective and emergency cardiac services, including primary PCI pathways.
- Foster a positive learning environment and promote professional development for all team members.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to optimise patient flow and service efficiency.
- Work clinically in numbers in the department, cover labs when needed.
- Commit to the On Call emergency service, through HAC or DAP pathway, open 365 days a years, 24/7
This role is ideal for an ambitious senior nurse who is passionate about cardiology and ready to take the next step in their leadership journey within a nationally recognised cardiac service.
Join us and help shape the future of cardiovascular care while leading a dedicated team that makes a difference every day.
Employees appointed to this role will be subject to Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Service, including the applicable provisions for on-call duties and designated rest periods.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.
Visa Sponsorship Information
This role is subject to UK immigration requirements. Where sponsorship is required, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa in accordance with current UK Visas and Immigration rules, including any salary, qualification, and role-specific requirements applicable at the time of appointment. Candidates who require sponsorship will only be considered where the post is eligible and where all sponsorship criteria can be met. Evidence of the right to work in the UK will be required before appointment. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals’ who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.
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