*To be responsible for the assessment of care needs the development, implementation and evaluation of programme of care without direct supervision.
*To be responsible for ensuring patient care and safety are evaluated whilst on duty.
*To supervise the work of other team members, medical and nursing.
*To be fully aware of local policies and procedures and those for the Trust
*To be aware of own training needs and developmental needs within the clinical environment.
*To deliver patient care using the philosophy of individualised patient care.
*To participate in Health Education.
*To develop managerial skills by taking charge of the ward under supervision to prepare for future promotion.
*To be able, where deemed appropriate by Senior Sister, to take charge of the ward on an ad hoc basis.
*To support the nurse in charge whilst on duty i.e. by communicating information.
*To lead a team of staff where team nursing exists on a day to day basis
*To review current practice and report to Senior Sister areas requiring change
*To report on care given, to other members of staff, communicating changes as they occur.
*To liaise with other health care professionals.
*To be aware of and respect the patient's rights for confidentiality.
*To be conversant with the 'Code of Professional Conduct' in duties.
*To be professionally accountable for all actions during working shift.
*To supervise student/learner nurses and healthcare assistant nurses in the giving of patient care.
*To be aware of Area Child Protection Committee policies and procedures and take appropriate action to Safeguarding children.
*All employees must comply with the Trust Infection Control Policy. All employees must attend infection control training as required within their department or as directed by their line manager
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.
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
* Registered Paediatric Nurse on the NMC register
* Health care management / leadership qualification
* 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
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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Jessica Causer
Jessica.causer@uhb.nhs.uk
0124240481
Agenda for Change
Band 5
Permanent
Part-Time, Full-Time, Flexible Working
304-9014212
Heartlands Hospital Bordesley Green E Birmingham West Midlands B9 5SS
This vacancy is closed to applications.