Ward Leader, Cardiac Recovery Unit

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Sister / Charge Nurse on our Cardiac Recovery Unit. Cardiac Recovery is a six bedded recovery unit that care for patients immediately post cardiothoracic surgery. Cardiac Recovery works closely with both our High Dependency Unit and our cardiothoracic ward (Victoria & Albert).

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication, managerial and leadership skills to lead and develop our busy unit. Your leadership style will be critical as you positively facilitate, coach, drive and support all staff within your team. Through strong clinical leadership the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse will support the team to promote excellence in nursing care and maintain and improve clinical standards.

In collaboration with the Matron and other members of the senior theatre and cardiac management team, the post holder will be closely involved in the planning, delivery and implementation of patient care.

An informal visit is encouraged. Please contact Filipa Sa ( [email protected] or 37898) to arrange a visit.

Main duties of the job

This role will support the delivery of high quality care to cardiothoracic patients in the period immediately after surgery. This is a highly specialised level 3 area.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

We expect all of our employees to live the Trust Values: Kind, Respectful Team on a daily basis.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.