Adult Sister/Charge Nurse - C708- Cardiac Surgery

Ward C708 is situated in the Bristol Heart Institute (BHI), a purpose-built cardiac centre valued at £61 million and renowned for its exceptional cardiac care. Treating over 4000 patients annually for a spectrum of cardiac issues. The 23 bedded ward caters for patients both pre and post cardiac surgery, supporting both emergency and elective patient pathways.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual, for a Band 7 Sister/Charge Nurse role. The successful applicant must have extensive experience in ward leadership, in conjunction with a strong background of clinical governance.

We provide high-quality care for a diverse group of patients from across the region. We are a tertiary referral centre for many specialities such as; complex aortic surgery and patients with adult congenital heart disease.

“You will lead the team acting as a clinical expert, role model and problem solver." As a Sister/Charge Nurse you will be responsible for the day-to-day ward operation, supporting junior staff, co-ordinating staffing and bed requirements of the shift whilst liaising with many members of the MDT, and allied services.

The ward has a large multi-disciplinary team including the Surgical team, Anaesthetists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Allied Health Professionals, who all play their role in providing excellent patient care. We have a shared culture of inclusivity within our ward.

Supported by the matron and employee services, you will supervise a team of staff to manage absence, appraisals, development and performance. As a ward we are committed to development and opportunities for all of our staff which is supported by our innovative practice education team.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hannah Moore Job title: Matron Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01173426620