Deputy Sister​/Charge Nurse, Birch & CCU

Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, Birch & CCU

The closing date is 26 February 2026

We require demonstrable post‑qualification experience (preferably in a CCU setting). Candidates should possess high levels of acute care skills and a Diploma or Degree in the Coronary Care Course.

You must be able to read ECGs confidently and identify a STEMI, as we are a Primary PCI Centre providing a 24/7 service.

As a multidisciplinary team we value effective teamwork with Clinicians and colleagues within our co‑located Cardiac Catheter Lab. We work closely with neighbouring cardiac units, the outreach team, intensive care colleagues and nursing staff.

The successful post holder will play a key role in delivering safe patient care, ensuring fluent admission and discharge processes, putting patients first and acting as a role model for the team. We encourage continuous improvement and innovative thinking.

• Promote and help manage the delivery of a quality nursing service, setting and monitoring clinical standards.
• Assess patient care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• Act as Team Leader and deputise for the Ward Manager(s) within the framework of team nursing based on internal night rotation, in accordance with the nursing philosophy of Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust.
• Take lead responsibility for an area of clinical practice appropriate to coronary care with PPCI service, having a Coronary Care course at diploma or degree level, working as part of an acute cardiac team and reading ECGs with confidence.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people in North‑West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

We employ over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and support staff across two hospital sites in Ashford and St Peter's, Chertsey.

We also run specialist community clinics and local healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. We are committed to continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around patient care.

We are expanding theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards creating a dedicated elective centre.

We offer the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and additional perks such as:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On‑site nurseries
• On‑site staff cafés
• On‑site parking
• Salary sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, cycle‑to‑work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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• Support the Ward Manager(s) in leading and supervising safe, high‑standard nursing practice and delivering evidence‑based patient care in accordance with the NMC Code and Trust policies.
• Assist the Ward Manager(s) in providing and developing good nursing practice in line with department and hospital policy.
• Assist in establishing, monitoring and evaluating agreed standards of patient care and quality service.
• Determine nursing care priorities, planning the delivery of care considering staff skill mix.
• Interpret patients' clinical observations and records, making decisions and planning in areas affecting patient care; report promptly to medical or appropriate staff any matters outside responsibility.
• Monitor clerical and legal documents completed by ward staff, ensuring accuracy and legibility.
• Establish effective communication with patients, carers and all multidisciplinary team members.
• Assist with evaluation projects and assessment of new equipment and technology.
• Ensure clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital‑acquired infection.

• Cardiology experience in an acute setting
• ILS
• ALS
• NIV Competency

• Effective communication with patients and staff to ensure care is not compromised.
• Ability to motivate and develop a team of staff.
• Delegation and prioritisation skills.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£40,617 to £48,778 a yearpa Inc HCAS - PRO RATA FOR 33.75 hrs