Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse – Orthopaedic
This is both an exciting and ambiguous time for Solihull Hospitals the new elective Hub will see an extra 11,500 operations every year -- we know we have a lot to do, and we have already made a start.
To accommodate the changes at Solihull we have restructured our medicine wards- which include Trauma and Orthopaedic and Frailty. Since Jan, we have recruited 35 x Band 5 staff nurses and we now have the final jigsaw piece of an experienced Orthopaedic nurse to recruit too.
Led by Matron Jo Mason and her team you can be assured of her support, guidance and 20+ year experience to aid you in your next career move.
Jo's strategy is simple but effective - To lead a team in the delivery of high standards of patient care within a safe and welcoming environment'.
Posts Available
x1 - substantive
x1 - 12 months fixed term
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
At Solihull Hospital we pride ourselves on being a supportive team, ensuring that staff satisfaction and supporting a healthy work / life balance is high on our priorities. Our Wards have been recognised for the GOLD LEAF CERTIFICATE by Birmingham City University for their outstanding leadership and invaluable contribution to practice education and have recently received awards for excellent placement areas and exceptional student feedback.
Our award winning UHB School of Nursing where you can be assured of, quality education, wellbeing, leadership and all aspects of personal development. Within the School we offer a range of internal/external pathways to Research, Masters and PHD's that can be tailored to your career ambitions.
In return, you can expect a warm and friendly welcome from Ward and wider Solihull Team -- where you will embrace of values of Kind, Connected and Bold, whilst delivering first class patient care which underpins everything we do.
You can expect a starting salary of 35,392 rising to 42,618 with ongoing education and personal development. This, along with a public sector pension, 27 days annual leave (rising with service) and the opportunity to make a difference within our communities.
If you'd like to join a caring and nurturing team and provide the very best care to our patients, we would love to hear from you. You can simply apply via this advert or drop us an email at Connected-Solihull @uhb.nhs.uk
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
*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
Demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice-based supervisor / assessor as detailed in the Nursing and 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
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
Demonstrate An 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
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 of 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.
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.
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.