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. 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 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 For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sophie Barker Job title: Ward manager Email address: sophie.barker1nhs.net Telephone number: 0121 507 3919