Job summary
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) has a fantastic opportunity for experienced nurses, who have a passion for Emergency Care, to join the amazing nursing team at Good Hope Hospitals Emergency Department (ED) as a Band 6 Sister/ Charge Nurse.
This is an opportunity to join a growing team, dedicated to delivering compassionate person-centred care and to play a key role in innovation and transformation. The workload throughout the department is very varied and interesting with no two days being the same. The successful candidate must be dynamic, possess excellent communication skills and have a high sense of professionalism and a strong belief in the value of teamwork.
We have a dedicated clinical education team to support our staff and allow you to build on your existing nursing skills for your future career and development within Emergency Nursing.
We have full and part time positions available.
We want you to feel a sense of belonging, community, commitment and support. If you like what you hear, apply today.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
The post holder will act as a role model for junior team members in the delivery of a consistent high standard of nursing practice. They will deputise for the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and will support the leadership and management of the department with particular emphasis on quality and clinical standards. They will have continuing clinical responsibility for managing the department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse which will include understanding finances, the deployment, delegation and supervision of all grades of staff and be visible and approachable for patients, staff and visitors.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC register.
Experience
Essential
* Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff.
* Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD.
* Can demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice based supervisor / assessor as detailed in the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment.
* Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration.
* Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff.
* Experience of mentoring undergraduate students.
* Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department.
* Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice.
* Demonstrable ability, experience and passion in the following:
o Leadership
o Team Building
o Managing resources
o Time management
o Role modelling
o Change management / clinical developments
o Clinical governance
o Audit and research
o Workforce planning / management
o NHS policy and political awareness
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD.
* Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners.
* Competence in expanded clinical practice associated with the role.
* Excellent Communication skills /written / verbal / IT.
* Ability to work under pressure across competing demands.
* Ability to articulate the principles of safeguarding and mental capacity.
* Positive and enthusiastic attitude
* Approachable and friendly
* Supportive
* Flexible
* Well organised
* Effective communicator
* Sound clinical reasoning and decision making.
* Ability to perform in complex and challenging situations
* Ability to inspire and lead a team.
* Ability to work flexible shift pattern, where required to include rotation to day and night duty and unsocial hours according to service need.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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