Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a band 7 Senior Sister to lead a caring and compassionate team specialising in the delivery of Outpatient services.
The Senior Sister will be responsible for the operational delivery of the Outpatient services at RSUH and County Hospital.
You will be a registered nurse with an excellent track record of success in leading a team. You will be passionate about patient care and have the foresight and ability to facilitate and sustain change.
You must be enthusiastic and motivated and be a professional role model, encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential in leading the clinical area of Outpatients at RSUH and County Hospital.
Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential and be able to organise and prioritise workload, be an effective, approachable leader and have a history of managing change and developing a safety culture.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the job
The Senior Sister will be responsible for the management of the clinical area of Outpatients at RSUH and County Hospital.
The Senior Sister will facilitate innovative and evidence based nursing practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team.
The Senior Sister will act as a credible and professional role model, encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential.
The Senior Sister will work with the Matron and Directorate Manager to ensure the Service Level Agreements for the delivery of Outpatients are met.
The Senior Sister will be responsible in the HR management of the nursing team taking lead responsibility for sickness absence reporting and management, performance management working within Trust policy and procedure, education and development of the nursing team.
The above list is not exhaustive and the post will evolve with the demands of a busy department.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Senior Sister will be responsible for the management of the clinical area of Outpatients at RSUH and County Hospital.
The Senior Sister will facilitate innovative and evidence based nursing practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team.
Work with the Matron and Clinic Nurse Managers to lead and plan the organisation of Outpatients.
Deputise on behalf of the Matron at Directorate/Divisional meetings and working groups.Ensure all patient concerns are addressed on the department and work with the Patient Advisory and Liaison Service (PALS) and other patient forums.
The Senior Sister will act as a credible and professional role model, encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential.
The Senior Sister will work with the Matron and Directorate Manager to ensure the Service Level Agreements for the delivery of Outpatients are met.
The Senior Sister will be responsible in the HR management of the nursing team taking lead responsibility for sickness absence reporting and management, performance management working within Trust policy and procedure, education and development of the nursing team.
The above list is not exhaustive and the post will evolve with the demands of a busy department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Senior Sister will be responsible for the management of the clinical area of Outpatients at RSUH and County Hospital.
The Senior Sister will facilitate innovative and evidence based nursing practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team.
Work with the Matron and Clinic Nurse Managers to lead and plan the organisation of Outpatients.
Deputise on behalf of the Matron at Directorate/Divisional meetings and working groups.Ensure all patient concerns are addressed on the department and work with the Patient Advisory and Liaison Service (PALS) and other patient forums.
The Senior Sister will act as a credible and professional role model, encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential.
The Senior Sister will work with the Matron and Directorate Manager to ensure the Service Level Agreements for the delivery of Outpatients are met.
The Senior Sister will be responsible in the HR management of the nursing team taking lead responsibility for sickness absence reporting and management, performance management working within Trust policy and procedure, education and development of the nursing team.
The above list is not exhaustive and the post will evolve with the demands of a busy department.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered Nurse on NMC Register
- Diploma in Nursing
- Evidence of degree level study in health/nursing related studies or evidence of continuing academic progression in combination with equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3 years post registration to include 1 years management/leadership experience.
Desirable
- Lead on or implement a quality initiative
- Evidence of on-going professional education in a specialist area.
- Ongoing personal / professional development
Essential
Essential
- Experience to include management and leadership -minimum 3years experience.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered Nurse on NMC Register
- Diploma in Nursing
- Evidence of degree level study in health/nursing related studies or evidence of continuing academic progression in combination with equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3 years post registration to include 1 years management/leadership experience.
Desirable
- Lead on or implement a quality initiative
- Evidence of on-going professional education in a specialist area.
- Ongoing personal / professional development
Essential
Essential
- Experience to include management and leadership -minimum 3years experience.
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.
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).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
