Band 7 Senior Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse - HCOP
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for an aspiring leader on Ward 20b at Solihull Hospital. We are looking for a confident, compassionate leader to join and lead our amazing team.
Ward 20b is a 26 bedded medical ward which specialises in the Healthcare of Older People. We are looking for a Senior Ward Sister or Charge Nurse to join our compassionate hard working team. The applicant must have at least two years' experience at band 6 level and have a passion for Older Peoples Care. As this post is on the Solihull site the applicant is also expected to complete first on bleep holder shifts as part of this role.
If you have an interest in this post and would like some more information please contact Matron Sarah Harper on 0121 424 5071 or email sarah.harper@uhb.nhs.uk.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
*The post holder will be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards and professional practice as set by the NMC Code of Professional Standards of practice and behaviour and relevant professional guidelines,
*To carry overall responsibility for the organisation and management of the ward/ department, including the supervision of students.
*To provide a clear focus for clinical leadership and to be responsible for ensuring the provision of a high standard of holistic, patient-centred care
*To be accountable for co-ordinating patient care, the management of resources and performance of staff
*Use a range of technique to ensure set and monitor standards of clinical practice, audit, research and teaching to set monitor and continually improve standards of care and patient experience.
*Ensure safe and effective clinical practice.
*Enhance patient experience.
*To lead, manage and develop team performance, promote professionalism and trust.
*Ensure the promotion and implementation of flexible and family friendly working in accordance with trust policies.
*Ensure effective delivery of organisational objectives.
*Ensure efficient and effective use of resources, managing a devolved budget.
*Ensure effective capacity management, including effective discharge planning and the utilisation of the discharge lounge.
*Ensure effective succession planning at all Bands.
*Active promotion the Trusts' visions, values and divisional objectives.
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.
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 NMC
register
Completion of a relevant post registration
specialist course or experience, e.g. critical
care, or specialist pathway pertaining to
clinical area to be confirmed at advert )
Experience
Essential
Professional Portfolio which
demonstrates continuing professional
development, evidence of ability to
maintain professional registration
* Substantial relevant and recent clinical
experience within a complex health
care setting or Acute NHS setting
working as a deputy Manager Band 6
position including the supervision and
education of junior staff/ students .
* Can demonstrate understanding /
experience / in practice based
supervision / assessment as detailed
in the Nursing & Midwifery Council (
NMC ) standards for student
supervision and assessment
* Demonstrable current, recent
experience of team leadership and
management within the healthcare
setting.
* Demonstrable understanding of the
management responsibility for pay
and non-pay resources associated
with the clinical service.
* Evidence of effective multiprofessional working.
* Experience of being a mentor
* Demonstration of a significant
contribution to innovative practice or
change management
* Experience in interviewing and
selection of staff
* Experience in learning from incidents
/complaints and supporting changes in
practice
* Demonstrate an ability, experience,
passion in the following areas. (E )
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
* To have previous experience working within
the healthcare for older people speciality.
* Experience of deputising the band 7 role.
o Workforce planning /
management
o NHS policy and political
awareness
o Knowledge of clinical
governance
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.
For help with your application, contact:
Sarah Harper
sarah.harper@uhb.nhs.uk
01214244141
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 7
Salary
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number
304-48972PM
Job locations
Solihull Hospital
Lode Ln
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 2JL
Attachments
This vacancy is closed to applications.