Job summary
Ward 17 and 18 has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nurse to join us in a senior nurse role as a Band 6 sister / charge nurse. The wards have 25 inpatient beds and are acute orthopaedic wards that specialise in patients who have fractured neck of femurs and require surgical management. We have 2 posts available- x1 subtsantive post on ward 17 and x1 12 month fixed term on ward 18.
Do you have the desire to work with a supportive team offering you career development and support to gain clinical skills, experience and leadership whilst caring for patients who have experienced orthopaedic injuries?
This is a role ideal for those who have the right strengths and motivators. If you are passionate about this speciality and you thrive on leading your team in a busy environment where you set high standards then this speciality and ward is for you.
The post is a rotational shift, working both nights and days, including weekends and you will be assisting the Senior Sister in leading an experienced nursing team. Having day to day responsibility for the smooth running of the ward, whilst providing clinical leadership to the nursing team and ensuring that care is delivered to a high clinical standard. If this is you, then your application is welcomed.
If you would like more information or to arrange an informal visit to any of our areas please contact Ward 18 BHH Senior Sister Sarah Mortimer on 0121 4241042 or Ward 17 BHH Senior Sister Toni Guild on 0121 4240581.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as a role model for junior team members in the delivery of a consistent high standard of nursing practice. They will deputise for the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and will support the leadership and management of the department with particular emphasis on quality and clinical standards. They will have continuing clinical responsibility for managing the wards/departments in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse which will include: understanding finances, the deployment, delegation and supervision of all grades of staff and be visible and approachable for patients, staff and visitors
The post holder will regularly take charge of the practice setting or defined area of the practice setting / group of patients and take responsibility for ensuring the coordination and direct provision of high standard of holistic, patient centred care by assessing nursing care and health education needs, and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for each patient.
You will be highly visible within the ward / department, communicating regularly with staff patients, relatives and or carers to promote transparency of services for patients and staff, promote a caring environment which respects individuals values and beliefs and promotes, equality and diversity, ensuring patients are enabled to be partners in their care, management and treatment
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC register
Desirable
- * Health care management / leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- * Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff
- * Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD
- * Can demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice based supervisor /assessor as detailed in the Nursing & Midwifery Council ( NMC ) standards for student supervision and assessment
- * Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration
- * Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff
- * Experience of mentoring undergraduate students
- * Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department
- * Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice
- * Demonstrable ability, experience, passion in the following:
- o Leadership
- o Team Building
- o Managing resources
- o Time management
- o Role modelling
- o Change management / clinical
- developments
- o Clinical governance
- o Audit and research
- o Workforce planning / management
- o NHS policy and political awareness
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC register
Desirable
- * Health care management / leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- * Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff
- * Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD
- * Can demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice based supervisor /assessor as detailed in the Nursing & Midwifery Council ( NMC ) standards for student supervision and assessment
- * Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration
- * Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff
- * Experience of mentoring undergraduate students
- * Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department
- * Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice
- * Demonstrable ability, experience, passion in the following:
- o Leadership
- o Team Building
- o Managing resources
- o Time management
- o Role modelling
- o Change management / clinical
- developments
- o Clinical governance
- o Audit and research
- o Workforce planning / management
- o NHS policy and political awareness
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
