Job summary
Birmingham Children's Hospital is part of Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust and is the UKs leading specialist Pediatric Centre, caring for sick children and young people between 0 and 16 years of age. We were rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and we are the first children's hospital in the country to receive such an accolade.
An opportunity has arisen for a highly-motivated, caring and compassionate individual to become Ward Manager Band 7 for our General medical Winter ward (ward 2) as part of urgent care. Ward 2 is a winter ward and will care for General medical patients 0-5 years. The Winter ward will be Open October til April. This a an amazing opportunity to gain some band 7 experience.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for individuals who have excellent clinical and organisational skills and can provide leadership to the nursing team in order to ensure high quality care is delivered to our patients. The successful candidates will be required to take charge of the department on a day-to-day basis and coordinate flow of patients from arrival through to discharge whilst ensuring patient safety and the sustainability of good staff morale.
You will manage the department whilst upholding and promoting the Trust Values. Managerially the successful candidate will be expected to manage a team of staff and guide them in their personal and professional development.
We are committed to developing our nursing staff. We also offer access to the Critical care course, EPALS and management matters. As well as lots of opportunities to develop yourself further in a chosen area via a link worker role.
Why not become part of the team delivering excellent care?
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RSCN/RN Child Branch
- Current NMC registration
- APLS
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Certificate in management/approved management training/equivalent management experience
- Clinical leadership Course e.g. ILM, BCH Team Maker/Player
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive knowledge at Band 6 or above in the wards/departments speciality
- Evidence of on-going and current professional development
- Knowledge of and ability to work within the Trust and wider NHS policies
- Knowledge of the Trusts safeguarding policies and procedures and the ability to raise concerns appropriately
- Evidence of managing staff and dealing with difficult situations
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Experience in budgetary management and control, or the willingness to acquire
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership roles
- Evidence of audit or research projects
- Experience of implementing a change in practice
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Degree level analytic skills and ability to think quickly in a rapidly changing acute environment
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Post holder will be able to supervise staff at Bands 2-6
- Evidence of assessment, appraisal and supervisory skill
- Able to organise daily workload ensuring high quality, safe care, whilst support surrounding team
- Professional appearance and attitude Positive role model Diplomatic, approachable, reliable Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
- Must demonstrate good health and attendance at work and be able to work a range of shifts spanning the 24 clock.
- Ability to work in a challenging and busy environment whilst meeting set deadlines
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - oral, written and telephone
- Excellent customer care skills
- Legible handwriting
- Attention to detail
- Methodical and well organised
- Proven ability to prioritise demanding workload and that of others
- Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation
Desirable
- Good computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point) and IT systems such as Vesper, ESR, Ormis, Lorenzo, E-Roster, Oracle etc.
- Demonstrates previous experience of performing appraisals in line with the Trusts appraisal process
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RSCN/RN Child Branch
- Current NMC registration
- APLS
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Certificate in management/approved management training/equivalent management experience
- Clinical leadership Course e.g. ILM, BCH Team Maker/Player
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive knowledge at Band 6 or above in the wards/departments speciality
- Evidence of on-going and current professional development
- Knowledge of and ability to work within the Trust and wider NHS policies
- Knowledge of the Trusts safeguarding policies and procedures and the ability to raise concerns appropriately
- Evidence of managing staff and dealing with difficult situations
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Experience in budgetary management and control, or the willingness to acquire
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership roles
- Evidence of audit or research projects
- Experience of implementing a change in practice
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Degree level analytic skills and ability to think quickly in a rapidly changing acute environment
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Post holder will be able to supervise staff at Bands 2-6
- Evidence of assessment, appraisal and supervisory skill
- Able to organise daily workload ensuring high quality, safe care, whilst support surrounding team
- Professional appearance and attitude Positive role model Diplomatic, approachable, reliable Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
- Must demonstrate good health and attendance at work and be able to work a range of shifts spanning the 24 clock.
- Ability to work in a challenging and busy environment whilst meeting set deadlines
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - oral, written and telephone
- Excellent customer care skills
- Legible handwriting
- Attention to detail
- Methodical and well organised
- Proven ability to prioritise demanding workload and that of others
- Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation
Desirable
- Good computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point) and IT systems such as Vesper, ESR, Ormis, Lorenzo, E-Roster, Oracle etc.
- Demonstrates previous experience of performing appraisals in line with the Trusts appraisal process
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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