Job summary
The post holder will have 24-hour responsibility for the safe, effective clinical practice and efficient management of the department/ward. He / she will provide professional, inclusive, inspirational leadership and direction to all members of the team and be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards of professional practise and care within their department. The post holder is accountable for managing and developing team performance, managing a devolvedbudgetand ensuring efficient and effective use of physical and human resources and will undertake and supervise clinical practice, audit,researchand teachingin order tomonitorand continuously improve standards of care and patient experience.
Main duties of the job
Professional Accountability
- Adhere to NMC Code, CQC standards, Trust policies, and national guidelines.
- Maintain and update professional competency portfolio; attend mandatory training.
- Lead by example; act as an ambassador and role model for professional behaviour.
- Promote patient-centered care, safe practice, and continuous improvement.
Clinical Leadership
- Provide visible leadership, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care.
- Maintain safe staffing levels and skill mix; oversee MDT and students.
- Ensure patient safety, infection control, medication management, and risk mitigation.
- Lead reflective learning, root cause analysis, and quality improvement.
- Monitor and audit care standards, outcomes, and nurse-sensitive indicators.
Communication & Collaboration
- Foster a person-centered culture; advocate for patients.
- Communicate effectively with patients, carers, MDT, and senior management.
- Use patient feedback to improve services; promote equality and respect.
- Network across disciplines and contribute to policy/strategy development.
Team & Organisational Management
- Lead appraisals, personal development, and team performance.
- Support staff learning, induction, mentoring, and competency development.
- Manage budgets, resources, staffing, and equipment efficiently.
- Oversee recruitment, sickness management, and compliance with standards.
- Prepare and respond to emergencies (fire, cardiac arrest, incidents).
About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached JD/PS for detailed description of duties and responsibilities.
Overall Focus: Safe, effective, patient-centered care; professional leadership; team development; resource management; continuous quality and service improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached JD/PS for detailed description of duties and responsibilities.
Overall Focus: Safe, effective, patient-centered care; professional leadership; team development; resource management; continuous quality and service improvement.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING -
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Willingness to complete post-graduate orthopaedic nursing course.
Team Management & Development
Essential
- Experience in managing, mentoring, appraising, and developing a multidisciplinary team, including students and support staff.
Desirable
- Change Management Skills: Experience leading teams through service redesign, innovation, or changes in practice.
Resource & Budget Management
Essential
- Competence in managing staffing levels, skill mix, equipment, and a devolved budget efficiently.
Desirable
- Orthopaedic surgery experience
Professional Accountability
Essential
- Strong understanding and adherence to NMC Code, Trust policies, CQC standards, and mandatory training requirements.
Desirable
- Experience contributing to policy development, audits, or quality improvement initiatives to enhance compliance, clinical standards, and patient outcomes.
Clinical Leadership
Essential
- Ability to lead the ward/department, ensuring safe, effective, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.
Desirable
- Strategic Awareness:Understanding of local, national, and professional policies, and ability to align ward objectives with Trust and divisional goals.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING -
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Willingness to complete post-graduate orthopaedic nursing course.
Team Management & Development
Essential
- Experience in managing, mentoring, appraising, and developing a multidisciplinary team, including students and support staff.
Desirable
- Change Management Skills: Experience leading teams through service redesign, innovation, or changes in practice.
Resource & Budget Management
Essential
- Competence in managing staffing levels, skill mix, equipment, and a devolved budget efficiently.
Desirable
- Orthopaedic surgery experience
Professional Accountability
Essential
- Strong understanding and adherence to NMC Code, Trust policies, CQC standards, and mandatory training requirements.
Desirable
- Experience contributing to policy development, audits, or quality improvement initiatives to enhance compliance, clinical standards, and patient outcomes.
Clinical Leadership
Essential
- Ability to lead the ward/department, ensuring safe, effective, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.
Desirable
- Strategic Awareness:Understanding of local, national, and professional policies, and ability to align ward objectives with Trust and divisional goals.
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).
