Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Sister/Charge Nurse role in the cardiac catheter labs and TAVI team, to support service expansion. In this role you will be expected to progress the expansion of the service, supporting the current nursing management within the catheter labs and exhibiting advanced skills in valve preparation and vascular cutdown surgery.

The catheter labs run 08:00 – 18:00 5 days per week, with out of hours covered by an on-call service. It is expected that all qualified members of the team will partake in covering the on-call service.

There are 4 catheter labs and a hybrid theatre, with plans for a 5th lab to be opened in 2023 to support service expansion.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. 

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. 

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Successful candidates will work in the catheter labs, supporting all junior members of the team with their training and development. 
On a rotational daily basis, they will be the nurse in charge for the catheter labs. They will work within the TAVI team, supporting the service expansion and ensuring continuity of cover for the service. 
Responsibility for TAVI stock and reordering will fall within their remit.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

The successful candidate will be an experienced catheter lab nurse.
TAVI valve preparation experience and sign off is essential to the role.

Vascular cutdown training will be provided if required.
Evidence of mentoring and training of junior staff within the Cath lab setting is expected.

Attendance at relevant regional and national meeting is encouraged.

Procedures in the catheter lab are constantly changing and evolving, an interest in and understanding of how research influences change, is essential.

Person specification

Qualifications / training required

Essential criteria

• 1st level registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Degree level education or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, or employment experience
• A Speciality Qualification within CV&T for example in house course or equivalent
• Certification as competent and signed off for valve preparation by valve manufacturer
• Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice. Provide evidence of:  Supporting a range of learners in practice  Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
• Intermediate Life Support training

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Extensive experience at Band 5/equivalent in the speciality
• Ward management experience
• Mentorship experience
• Experience in an acute hospital setting
• Extensive proven Teaching and Assessing skills

Desirable criteria

• Some insight into budget management
• Appraisal skills
• Experience in handling adverse events and complaints
• Possession of a relevant mentorship qualification
• Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor.

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/   Information on Southampton as a place to live and enjoy

https://www.uhs-vle.co.uk/   See what fantastic training and development we have on offer at UHS

http://www.youtube.com/user/SouthamptonHospitals learn about the Trust through visiting our YouTube channel 

Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

The Trust is under a duty to protect the public funds it administers, and to this end may use the information you have provided on this form for the prevention and detection of fraud. It may also share this information with other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds for these purposes.