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Junior Sister - Cardiac Recovery Unit
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2237 (60% match) is an eligible occupation, and Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Do you have a passion for cardiothoracic surgery?
Would you like to be a part of our wonderful team in delivering excellent cardiothoracic care to our patients at King's College Hospital?
If the answer is yes, then look no further. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dedicated nurse, with an interest and experience in immediate post-operative cardiothoracic team, to join our friendly and supportive team at Cardiac Recovery (CRU).
Cardiac recovery is a 6-bed level 3 area that recovers cardiothoracic patients post coronary artery bypass graft, cardiac valves repair or replacement, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and thoracotomy.
We are looking for an individual with excellent communication, and leadership skills to support the unit leader to lead and develop our busy unit. Through strong clinical leadership the Junior Sister will support the team to promote excellence in nursing care and maintain and improve clinical standards.
In collaboration with other members of the senior management team, the post holder will be closely involved in the planning, delivery and implementation of patient care.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered General Nurse with active UK NMC registration
- Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area
- Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing or Equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Communication skills - able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with and through others.
About the employer
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. Transforming Healthcare is the vision at the heart of the King's Strategy - 2026 to 2031. Together, we are pursuing six strategic ambitions: delivering high-quality patient care; being a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. Achieving these ambitions will require all of us to work as one Team King's, united by a shared commitment to our values of being caring, collaborative, inclusive and innovative. By living these values every day, we will transform healthcare for our patients, our communities and each other
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.
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.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
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