Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An Exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 band 6 nurse's to join our dynamic team on ward 517 at the QEHB, it is an acute short stay medical ward, being a short stay department we have a fast turn over, meaning the successful candidates will need to have great leadership skills, be able to work under pressure & be able to work autonomously

The post holder will act as a role model for junior team members in the delivery of a high standard of nursing practice. They will deputise for the ward manager & will support the leadership and management of the department with particular emphasis on clinical standards. They will have responsibility for managing the ward which will include: understanding finances, the deployment, delegation and supervision of all grades of staff and be visible & approachable for patients, staff & visitors

You will be expected to be a good role model to junior staff and be highly motivated to implement high standards of patient focused care, you will demonstrate a high level of professionalism, be punctual and be a good team player

With such a high turn over of patients no two days are the same, if you are looking for a new challenge and are looking to work in a friendly established team where you are valued and given opportunities to develop then this is the role for you

Previous experience at band 6 level is preferred but not required all training will be provided & support will be given to help you develop, You should have at least 12 months band 5 experience.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for coordinating and supervising a variety of shifts, communicating effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team and managing the work load whilst effectively delegating tasks.

You will Participate in the overall running and management of the ward including completing audits, rota's, ensuring systems are updated appropriately along with answering complaints and implementing new policies and procedures.

You will provide clinical leadership ensuring a high standard of evidence based individualised nursing whilst promoting a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff

You will be expected to partake in the supervision & mentorship of pre/post registration students & junior staff .

You will assist with any local or trust initiatives to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of services and safeguarding of high standards of care

Promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff implementing trust incentives around infection control and prevention

You will have your own team for whom you will be responsible for ensuring they keep up to date with their mandatory training and appraisals.

You will be responsible for adhering to the sickness and absence policy and will complete return to work interviews.

You will be responsible for ensuring the clinical dashboard is updated to ensure high standards are met, you will have the confidence to challenge bad practice.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Adult/ Child Nurse on the NMC register

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

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