Overview
The Cardiac Angiography Suite (CAS) at the Oxford Heart Centre is recruiting an experienced Nurse to join their team as the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse. The CAS is made up of 5 Cath Labs, a 16 bed Day Unit, and a 4 bed Assessment Area, offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic individual to lead the team.
Patients in CAS undergo a wide variety of cardiac procedures including Coronary Angiography/Intervention, Pacemaker/ICD implantation, Electrophysiology Studies/Ablations, Structural/Congenital procedures, Trans-Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), nurse‑led Cardioversions, Transoesophageal Echoes, and Drug Challenges.
Responsibilities
- To promote and demonstrate contemporary and proactive approaches to acute Cardiology nursing practice and in collaboration with education links facilitate the advancement of this practice.
- To lead and develop a team of nurses to ensure the delivery of high quality, evidence‑based care.
- To take responsibility for the strategic leadership of designated projects relating to the unit.
- Work with the Matron to manage strategic planning for the unit, taking operational responsibility for the effective utilisation of relevant resources.
- Collaborate with the multi‑professional team and provide direction and example for professional nursing practice.
- Takes responsibility for the day‑to‑day operational management of the unit.
- Ensures efficient and effective admission and discharge processes are in place to meet clinical need and fulfil Trust and national targets.
- In collaboration with the Matron and Senior Nurses, develops the Cardiology operational and organisational structure to optimise the service.
- Actively participates in the collaborative approach to strategic planning that ensures the Cardiology service plan accounts for patient and service needs.
- Leads on quality assurance in the attainment of clinical governance standards for the unit.
- Manages the unit’s nursing audit programme, providing monthly data as requested by the Matron.
- Provides assurance of safe staffing levels whilst proactively managing the use of temporary workers.
- Directs supports and facilitates project work and research and contributes to practice development.
- Promotes ongoing developments and achievements of the nursing team to optimise team working and individual potential.
- Facilitates feedback to individuals through performance review and clinical supervision to fulfil individual and unit needs.
- Facilitates and develops communication channels within the multi‑professional team.
- Proactively manages the Cardiac Angiography ward budget to ensure service delivery is achieved within budgetary constraints.
- Is actively involved in cost‑saving/budgeting initiatives.
- Takes responsibility for the recruitment and selection of staff and support measures that promote staff retention.
- Supports collaborative working with the other areas within the Cardiothoracic directorate, Medicine, Rehabilitation and Cardiac division and wider Trust as a whole.
Advert closes on Wednesday 29 Apr 2026.
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