Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for the management of the Nursing services withinthe Fertility Centre team on a day-to-day basis.
Acting as a professional role model and skilled practitioner responsible for all aspects of patientcare and patient experience leading and coordinating the Nursing team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will demonstrate visible, accessible leadership in line with the values of trust.
They will have continuing responsibility and accountability for the management and organisation of the nursing team.
Overall responsibility for ensuring the department is clean and well maintained, patient focused environment in which privacy and dignity is promoted and sustained.
Provide leadership which ensures patient, and staff wellbeing is protected and improve their experiences of healthcare.
The post holder will effectively manage resources including pay and non-pay nursingbudgets and take overall responsibility for monitoring staffing and skill mix levels.
The department will be managed in an effective and efficient manner making the best use of resources.
Responsible for monitoring and acting on patient feedback to improve care and experience. The post holder will proactively manage and resolve conflict in challenging situations, PALs issues and complaints using advanced communication skills and escalating to senior colleagues as appropriate.
Inspiring excellence, the post holder will act as a supervisor and mentor for all members of the department team establishing a learning environment in which staff well-being is promoted and in which staff can develop to their full potential through education, training and appraisal.
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 Womens and Childrens 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 Womens and Childrens 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
- Registered practitioner with current registration
- Certificate in management or recognised Qualification
- Mentorship qualification or recognised qualification
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Fertility experience with knowledge of all types of treatments offered in the Fertility Centre.
- Able to demonstrate sensitive and empathetic approach to patients in treatment
- Knowledge of The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
- Evidence of Leadership skills
- Experience of using an electronic patient record / Patient Administration / IT system in healthcare
- Good communication skills
- Willing and able to undertake additional training as required
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Knowledge of safeguarding policies and managing concerns
Desirable
- Ultrasound scanning for treatment and early pregnancy
- Phlebotomy Skills
- Experience of minor operative procedures
- Evidence of budget management
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to analyse working environment e.g. stock levels and to resolve or escalate as appropriate
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Excellent customer care skills
- Evidence of performing appraisals in line with Trust policy
- Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation
- Ability to challenge, change practice and use own initiative
- Skillful at prioritising and meeting tight deadlines
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered practitioner with current registration
- Certificate in management or recognised Qualification
- Mentorship qualification or recognised qualification
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Fertility experience with knowledge of all types of treatments offered in the Fertility Centre.
- Able to demonstrate sensitive and empathetic approach to patients in treatment
- Knowledge of The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
- Evidence of Leadership skills
- Experience of using an electronic patient record / Patient Administration / IT system in healthcare
- Good communication skills
- Willing and able to undertake additional training as required
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Knowledge of safeguarding policies and managing concerns
Desirable
- Ultrasound scanning for treatment and early pregnancy
- Phlebotomy Skills
- Experience of minor operative procedures
- Evidence of budget management
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to analyse working environment e.g. stock levels and to resolve or escalate as appropriate
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Excellent customer care skills
- Evidence of performing appraisals in line with Trust policy
- Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation
- Ability to challenge, change practice and use own initiative
- Skillful at prioritising and meeting tight deadlines
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 Women's Hospital
Mindleshohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2TG
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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