About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for Band 6 vacancies within the Division of Acute Medicine.
We are a friendly team who welcome applicants that enjoy providing high quality care to patients, have a good sense of humour and strive for excellence.
We pride ourselves in giving excellent care and making the patient the centre of everything we do!!! To provide good quality care and a good patient experience.
We are a close team, who support each other professionally and personally, if successful you will be made to feel welcome as a friend to the team and hospital.
PLEASE NOTE IF THIS VACANCY RECEIVES A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS, IT IS SUBJECT TO CLOSING EARLY!
Main duties of the job
As band 6 you are responsible for the coordination of flow and providing high quality care to high acuity patients. you will identify patients requiring review by MDT and those who need transferring. you will liaise closely with A&E, and the Operational Centre and escalate any concerns. As a band 6, you will ensure communication with the clinical lead and the junior doctors are frequent to promote patient flow; also you will be expected to front board round with consultants twice a day.
There are opportunity to develop your skills and to empower your team as there are plenty learning opportunities for you to progress. this is a dynamic team who supports their patients, relatives and colleagues and place great emphasis on patient safety and quality of care.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will need to be passionate about providing quality care for every one with varying age and conditions promoting 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 oversee patient flow, and care for the high acuity patients in AMU's enhanced care bays. There will be opportunities within the role to complete learning to ensure that all our patients receive timely and appropriate care specific to their needs.This role also widens your outlook within the organisation 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
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
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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 Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Walsall Manor Hospital
Pleck Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)