Job summary
An exciting opportunity to be a Sister/Charge nurse at SWB NHS Trust on a busy Trauma and orthopedics ward.
We have two posts available, the first is a permanent position of 30 hours per week and the second is a 12 month maternity leave cover working 34.5 hours per week
We are looking for an enthusiastic motivated individual with a passion for nursing who has the ambition/drive to meet the Trust values service needs.
To work as part of the T&O team in the coordination of all ward activities, to deputise in the absence of the Ward/Department Manage, to ensure the delivery of quality service through leadership and efficient deployment of available resources.
Experience in trauma and orthopedics is highly recommended.
Main duties of the job
Provide high quality patient centered care.
Take charge of the ward and ensure effective patient flow, showing effective leadership skills. Deputizing for clinical shift lead if needed.
Promote effective team work within a multi-disciplinary team.
To act as a mentor/assessor/ preceptor and to motivate, support and encourage safe and effective care to student nurses, newly qualified nurses and junior staff.
To be an excellent communicator and over all team player
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban center that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for the full details on the main duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for the full details on the main duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post basic experience, including relevant recent experience at Staff Nurse level.
- Relevant experience in General Surgery, ENT, Urology Trauma & Orthopaedics.
- Preceptorship experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of previous resource management experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Adults
- Current NMC registration.
- Relevant post basic qualification relevant to clinical speciality
- Teaching qualification such as SLAIP or equivalent
Desirable
- ECDL
- Counselling Skills Certificate qualification
- Leadership or First line management qualification
- Degree level qualification in health related subject
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post basic experience, including relevant recent experience at Staff Nurse level.
- Relevant experience in General Surgery, ENT, Urology Trauma & Orthopaedics.
- Preceptorship experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of previous resource management experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Adults
- Current NMC registration.
- Relevant post basic qualification relevant to clinical speciality
- Teaching qualification such as SLAIP or equivalent
Desirable
- ECDL
- Counselling Skills Certificate qualification
- Leadership or First line management qualification
- Degree level qualification in health related subject
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).
