Job summary
The position comes under the division of Medicine and long term conditions and covers an array of medical issues and admits patients over the age of 65.
Main duties of the job
Ward Sister/Charge Nurse Band 6
Ward 3 Walsall Manor Hospital has an exciting opportunity to join an established ward area as a band 6 sister/charge nurse. Full time 37.5hrs Working hours are 7am-19.30
Many of the staff on our ward are long standing members of the organisation which reflects on the morale and spirit of the area, they will be able to provide knowledge and experience to guide new members of the team including student nurses and TNA staff.
The position comes under the division of Medicine and long term conditions and covers an array of medical issues and admits patients over the age of 65.
The ward works closely with the palliative care team and has undertaken lots of work to provide essential support to patients and relatives when they most need it, and we pride ourselves on our end of life care, ensuring dignity and a focus on the fundamentals of care.
The successful candidate will need to be passionate about providing quality care for older people and promote independence; we want staff to make a difference, and become a valued member of our long established team.
This role will require a person willing to take charge of the ward daily and manage staff with attendance, work ethic, ongoing training needs, and improvements. You will be asked to take an active role in audits and provide feedback and education to staff and also praise where able.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trustprovides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in2018,extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department is in the process of being completed.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORKPROFESSIONALISM
Job description
Job responsibilities
ard Sister/Charge Nurse Band 6
Salary reflects agenda for change.
Ward 3 Walsall Manor Hospital has an exciting opportunity to join an established ward area as a band 6 sister/charge nurse. Full time 37.5hrs Working hours are 7am-19.30
Many of the staff on our ward are long standing members of the organisation which reflects on the morale and spirit of the area, they will be able to provide knowledge and experience to guide new members of the team including student nurses and TNA staff.
The position comes under the division of Medicine and long term conditions and covers an array of medical issues and admits patients over the age of 65.
The ward works closely with the palliative care team and has undertaken lots of work to provide essential support to patients and relatives when they most need it, and we pride ourselves on our end of life care, ensuring dignity and a focus on the fundamentals of care.
The successful candidate will need to be passionate about providing quality care for older people and promote independence; we want staff to make a difference, and become a valued member of our long established team.
This role will require a person willing to take charge of the ward daily and manage staff with attendance, work ethic, ongoing training needs, and improvements. You will be asked to take an active role in audits and provide feedback and education to staff and also praise where able. This role also widens your outlook within the organization to enhance your learning development and embody the trust values within the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ard Sister/Charge Nurse Band 6
Salary reflects agenda for change.
Ward 3 Walsall Manor Hospital has an exciting opportunity to join an established ward area as a band 6 sister/charge nurse. Full time 37.5hrs Working hours are 7am-19.30
Many of the staff on our ward are long standing members of the organisation which reflects on the morale and spirit of the area, they will be able to provide knowledge and experience to guide new members of the team including student nurses and TNA staff.
The position comes under the division of Medicine and long term conditions and covers an array of medical issues and admits patients over the age of 65.
The ward works closely with the palliative care team and has undertaken lots of work to provide essential support to patients and relatives when they most need it, and we pride ourselves on our end of life care, ensuring dignity and a focus on the fundamentals of care.
The successful candidate will need to be passionate about providing quality care for older people and promote independence; we want staff to make a difference, and become a valued member of our long established team.
This role will require a person willing to take charge of the ward daily and manage staff with attendance, work ethic, ongoing training needs, and improvements. You will be asked to take an active role in audits and provide feedback and education to staff and also praise where able. This role also widens your outlook within the organization to enhance your learning development and embody the trust values within the team.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- ENB 998/D32/D33 or equivalent or evidence of experience
- Mentors/Assessors/teaching qualification
- Masters Degree in Nursing/health related subject or clear evidence of working towards
- Advanced clinical assessment skills training are desirable
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of managing a ward area
- Has managed control of infection as part of their clinical experience
- Teaching experience and the ability to present effectively
- Performance management skills
- Able to conduct audit and implement change to improve patient experience of service
- Able to manage resources
- Able to network and establish effective working relationships to impact on collaborative working practice
- Research appreciation and ability to influence others through research findings
- Processon of a management qualification or evidence of having undertaken leadershiop skills training is desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literate, knowledge of databases and data collation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to compile reports and write strategy papers
- Evidence of innovation in clinical services and/or clinical service development
- Complex case management, able to identify and respond to priorities and emergencies
Other
Essential
- High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and achieve success through, with and in others
- Able to work under pressure and demonstrate effective stress management
- Able to support staff and develop conducive team building and team working
- Able to challenge and to take appropriate actioin to correct poor or unsatisfactory working practices
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- ENB 998/D32/D33 or equivalent or evidence of experience
- Mentors/Assessors/teaching qualification
- Masters Degree in Nursing/health related subject or clear evidence of working towards
- Advanced clinical assessment skills training are desirable
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of managing a ward area
- Has managed control of infection as part of their clinical experience
- Teaching experience and the ability to present effectively
- Performance management skills
- Able to conduct audit and implement change to improve patient experience of service
- Able to manage resources
- Able to network and establish effective working relationships to impact on collaborative working practice
- Research appreciation and ability to influence others through research findings
- Processon of a management qualification or evidence of having undertaken leadershiop skills training is desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literate, knowledge of databases and data collation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to compile reports and write strategy papers
- Evidence of innovation in clinical services and/or clinical service development
- Complex case management, able to identify and respond to priorities and emergencies
Other
Essential
- High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and achieve success through, with and in others
- Able to work under pressure and demonstrate effective stress management
- Able to support staff and develop conducive team building and team working
- Able to challenge and to take appropriate actioin to correct poor or unsatisfactory working practices
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
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).
