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Job OverviewWe have an exciting opportunity for a band 6 sister / charge nurse on our acute cardiology ward at FPH, ward G9 is a 20 bedded ward which cares for cardiac patients with a variety of conditions including patients with acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, bradycardic and tachycardias arrhythmias.In this environment you will need to have a calm but assertive manner and be able to manage a challenging workload. We looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic qualified nurse with strong interpersonal skills to join our team.You will work with the ward manager ensuring the team delivers high standards of patient care. You will also work with the practice development sister in the training and development of staff and be involved in raising the profile of the speciality.Evidence of caring for the cardiac patient together with appropriate knowledge and skills acquired in an acute cardiac environment, evidence of recent professional development and use of evidence based practice, are all essential for the post.A Mentorship Preparation Certificate (e.g. ENB998 or equivalent) and applied experience of teaching, supervising, mentoring and assessing student nurses are also essential.Main duties of the jobTo be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating safe and high quality patient care.To manage patients flow throw cardiology.To provide support to the Unit Manager and deputise when required.To develop and manage a team of nurses.To participate in unit development by implementing innovations.To participate in clinical audits to ensure high standard service is delivered.Working for our organisationFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.Frimley Health Trust benefits on VimeoDetailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesFor a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteriaCurrent NMC registrationCardiology Course or acute care courseILS providerMentorship CourseDesirable criteriaALS providerManagement or leadership courseBudgetary skillsSkills & KnowledgeEssential criteriaTeaching skillsAble to work as an effective team memberAwareness of current professional nursing issuesExperienceEssential criteriaSignificant experience at Band 5 in Cardiology taking charge of unitSubstantial experience of teaching and supervising of junior staffFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.Apply online now
