Job summary We are looking for an outstanding, committed Junior Sister to support the Clinical Matron and with the other Band 6's will be key in leading the unit to provide high quality safe, effective and compassionate care for patients. CCU is a 13 bedded unit, The unit treats a wide range of cardiac conditions and have on site a 5 day Cardiac Day Unit, which CCU support when patients have complications post procedure and will need to be admitted. Therefore, it would be beneficial for the applicant to have taken some cardiac courses and have some experience of nursing patients post procedure. The successful candidate will work closely with the Clinical Matron and will be key in leading the ward team to provide high quality safe, effective and compassionate care for patients. You should have excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to develop the service. You will be able to evidence excellence in clinical practice and demonstrate the ability to facilitate and manage the change in the clinical environment. All staff members are encouraged to develop in their roles and we offer support within the unit to achieve this. If you are passionate about delivering the highest standards of care to your patients and would like to work in a friendly and dynamic team, this unit provides a fantastic opportunity and we would welcome your application. Main duties of the job The expectations within this job description will be met through professional leadership, clinical management, hands on clinical practice, education and training, and research. The post holder will ensure that high quality nursing care is delivered within their designated clinical area. The post holder will set the standards of clinical practice, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, and will monitor patient outcomes. The post holder will be responsibility for the operational effectiveness of their designated clinical area, being present in their clinical area during the most appropriate periods of work time. About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year pa Inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 343-6995012-RB-SK Job locations Epsom Hospital Dorking Road Epsom KT18 7EG Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Junior Sister role at Epsom and St Helier. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Junior Sister role at Epsom and St Helier. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oRegistered General Nurse oPost registration course in relevant speciality oENB 998 or recognised Teaching and Assessing Certificate Desirable Management/ leadership course Experience Essential Good basic education oSuitable experience preferably in surgery Desirable Experience managing a budget. Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of current clinical and professional issues oUnderstanding of Clinical Audit & Clinical Governance Desirable Involvement in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance programmes management Essential oUnderstanding of the principles of managing a team Desirable Experience team or ward management Person Specification Qualifications Essential oRegistered General Nurse oPost registration course in relevant speciality oENB 998 or recognised Teaching and Assessing Certificate Desirable Management/ leadership course Experience Essential Good basic education oSuitable experience preferably in surgery Desirable Experience managing a budget. Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of current clinical and professional issues oUnderstanding of Clinical Audit & Clinical Governance Desirable Involvement in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance programmes management Essential oUnderstanding of the principles of managing a team Desirable Experience team or ward management Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address Epsom Hospital Dorking Road Epsom KT18 7EG Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)