About this role
Job summary
Ward 32 is a 24 bedded Acute Stroke Unit Ward looking for a highly motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dedicated team.
Our patients are looked after by a dedicated and knowledgeable stroke team made up of specialist nurses, doctors, physiotherapist, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and dietitians. This multi-disciplinary team provides the highest standard of care to our patients and works to empower patients to achieve their goals. Our patients will be always treated with dignity and respect. You will have the opportunity to care for patients from diverse backgrounds with varied clinical presentations, while working alongside a friendly, experienced, and supportive multidisciplinary team.
We are looking for an experienced nurse who is passionate about stroke care, clinically confident and motivated to lead and develop others. You will demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills, a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
As a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you will support the Ward Manager and wider senior team in maintaining high standards of clinical care, patient safety, and ward leadership. You will be expected to provide visible leadership, coordinate the clinical area, support staff development, and deputise for the Ward Manager when required. The role includes day, night, weekend, and bank holiday working.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with the established team, you will be encouraged to develop specialist interests in areas such as governance, quality improvement, audits, education or incident investigation.
If you are an ambitious, approachable & highly motivated nurse looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a specialist acute stroke environment, we would love to hear from you.
You will benefit from:
Supernumerary time to learn the role and settle into the teamAn individualised development plan supported by the Ward ManagerDedicated administrative and leadership development timeOpportunities to lead & implement service improvement initiativesA supportive team committed to personal and professional developmentWard 32 is committed to fostering innovation, teamwork & excellence in patient care, making it an excellent place to develop your leadership career.
The main duties of the role is to assist the Ward Manager in the smooth & effective coordination and management of the Ward & to act as the Ward Managers deputy in ensuring all aspects of the services delivery is effective & efficient. The role also involves
Acting as a visible clinical leader, supporting junior colleagues in the delivery of high-quality careBe an active senior member of the ward MDTTaking charge of shifts & use analytical skills to problem solveParticipation in the non-clinical aspects of Ward Management, supporting the Senior Charge Nurse with complaints, sickness management, governance, audits etc.
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 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: Leadership Team Building Managing resources Time management Role modelling Change management / clinical developments Clinical governance Audit and research Workforce planning / management NHS policy and political awareness
Additional Criteria Essential
*Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD *Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners *Competence in expanded clinical practice associated with the role *Excellent Communication skills /written / verbal / IT *Ability to work under pressure across competing demands *Ability to articulate the principles of safeguarding and mental capacity *Positive and enthusiastic attitude *Approachable and friendly *Supportive *Flexible *Well organised *Effective communicator *Sound clinical reasoning and decision making *Ability to perform in complex and challenging situations *Ability to inspire and lead a team *Ability to work flexible shift pattern, where required to include rotation to day /night duty and unsocial hours according to service need
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.
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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 University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)