Job summary
There has never been a more exciting time to join SDEC at Russell's Hall Hospital. An exciting opportunity has become available for 12 months maternity cover. The band 7 shift lead will be responsible for day today shift leading on the ward as well as assisting with lead nurse and matron with other responsibilities.
Main duties of the job
The band 7 shift lead will be responsible for day to day shift lead on the ward ensuring safety, quality and capacity is maintained at all times as well as assisting with lead nurse and matron with other responsibilities including rostering and governance related topics. You will also be allocated link nurse roles and be responsible for the audits and action plans for these.
The applicant must be able to work flexibly, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- first level registration
- Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level
- Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification
Desirable
- ALS
- health assessment level 6/7
Skills
Essential
- Able to work flexibly
- Skilled practitioner who can act as a role model
- Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances and other pressure situation normally expected in an Emergency environment
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience since qualification in an acute medical setting
- Evidence of high level clinical skills and knowledge
- Sufficient experience as a band 6 in an acute medical setting, managing a team of staff and other resources
Desirable
- Experience of service planning and managing change
- Developed and implemented safe systems of work to ensure health and safety of staff, patients and visitors
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- first level registration
- Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level
- Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification
Desirable
- ALS
- health assessment level 6/7
Skills
Essential
- Able to work flexibly
- Skilled practitioner who can act as a role model
- Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances and other pressure situation normally expected in an Emergency environment
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience since qualification in an acute medical setting
- Evidence of high level clinical skills and knowledge
- Sufficient experience as a band 6 in an acute medical setting, managing a team of staff and other resources
Desirable
- Experience of service planning and managing change
- Developed and implemented safe systems of work to ensure health and safety of staff, patients and visitors
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).
