Job summary There is an opportunity to join The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital as a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse as a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract for external applicants or as Secondment for internal applicants to cover a maternity leave. This job is estimated to start on 1st of February 2025. Why come and work on Ward 12? Ward 12 is an 18 bedded inpatient unit providing orthopaedic large joint services to adult patients. The large joint 'rapid recovery' pathway, based on ward 12. As a trust, we are at the cutting edge of advancements in orthopaedic surgery and research. Ward 12 provides nursing care for patients being treated under this service. As a nursing team, we have made vast improvements to develop our nursing processes to ensure that we provide the best in nursing care to our patients. We pride ourselves in ensuring that we consistently challenge ourselves to provide the best care to our patients to ensure they are able to recover from their operation and return home with an improved quality of life. On Ward 12 the focus of nursing and physiotherapy care is streamlining pathways and process and ensuring that patients receive the best joint replacement care possible. This is in connection with the Stryker Company based in America and the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital is a leading force in the UK as we will be the first hospital in the country to move towards this new way of working. Main duties of the job To exercise leadership and skills in the absence of the Ward Senior sister/ Senior Charge Nurse. To monitor workload activity within the Ward / Department and liaise with the bed manager to promote the best and most productive use of patient capacity. To have an understanding of resource management and to be actively involved with the ordering of supplies/equipment within the Trust financial policies. To maintain and develop professional knowledge and competence showing evidence of this. To supervise junior staff at all levels and ensure that the agreed standards of orthopaedic nursing is provided. To assist senior sister / senior charge nurse with the implementation of Government / NHS papers and policies To be actively involved with professional / nursing groups within the Trust as requested by the Senior sister/charge nurse To organise ward / unit / department meetings and cascade information to staff as required. To carry out extended scope of practice, such as cannulation, phlebotomy, catheterisation etc. To participate in internal department rotation, encouraging the delivery of high quality care. To maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients and staff as required by the NMC code of Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses. Ensure you attend statutory and mandatory training and maintain annual compliance. Informal visits prior to application or interview are welcome. For more information, please contact us. 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. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro-rata if part-time. Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 303-6947135 Job locations The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Bristol Road South Birmingham B31 2AP Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OBJECTIVES OF THE POST To exercise leadership and demonstrate experienced nursing skill and competence To monitor workload activity within the Ward / Department and liaise with the bed manager to promote the best and most productive use of patient capacity. To have an understanding of resource management and to be actively involved with the ordering of supplies/equipment within the Trust financial policies To maintain and develop professional knowledge and competence showing evidence of this To hold or be working towards a recognised post graduate orthopaedic qualification To supervise junior staff at all levels and ensure that the agreed standards of orthopaedic nursing is provided To assist senior sister / senior charge nurse with the implementation of Government / NHS papers and policie To be actively involved with professional / nursing groups within the Trust as requested by the Senior sister/charge nurs To organise ward / unit / department meetings and cascade information to staff as required. To carry out extended scope of practice, such as cannulation, phlebotomy, catheterisation etc To participate in internal department rotation, encouraging the delivery of high quality care To maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients and staff as required by the NMC code of Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses Ensure you attend statutory and mandatory training and maintain annual compliance. WARD MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIE To participate in management of the hospital as necessary as clinical site co-ordinator per the requirements of the clinical site co-ordinator rota To support the implementation and upkeep of team nursing Act as a mentor, student assessor, supervisor, preceptor and role model to junior nursing staff and health care assistants. Undertake and teach our discharge protocols / guidance To ensure that nursing practices within your area comply with the Trusts policies and procedures Assist staff in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the care given to patients, whilst monitoring quality standards 2.6 To have the ability to work with and develop ward/department teams. 2.7 To audit and review the effectiveness of the nursing care provided, being actively involved in the development of protocols of care given in the department. 2.8 To take responsibility to undertake and assist in the staff appraisal process as per Trust policy. 2.9 Monitor and manage the performance of junior nursing staff with the support of the senior sister /senior charge nurse. Participate in the planning and review of duty rotas in line with workload demands and budgetary constraints. Organize and deploy staff as per competencies and workload to meet patients needs Maintain safe custody of controlled drugs and ensure compliance with Trust Medicines Management policies and processe Ensure that the Policy for the Health and Safety at Work Act is adhered to and the implementation of COSHH. Also, to assist in procedures relating to these topics To actively assist the senior sister/charge nurse in:. The recruitment and selection of nursing staff. Induction of staff to the area. Audit and quality assurance programme To participate and assist in setting standards of care based on sound research findings To maintain a safe environment for all patients, visitors and staff per the Trusts policy on Health & Safety and Health & Safety legislation To ensure security of ward / department, including the opening and closing as required Assist the ward manager/senior sister in ensuring all ward / department staff attend statutory and mandatory training and maintain annual compliance To undertake any other appropriate role or duty as instructed by the senior sister/senior charge nurse 2.19 Support the senior sister/senior charge nurse with succession planning by leading and developing the workforce to create ward leaders of the future. EDUCATION To work alongside staff to improve their skills and to disseminate best practice To assume an active role in self-development by keeping up to date with current issues and new developments to meet the needs of the ward and the organisation To fully participate in the process of identifying personal development plans requirements and assist the senior sister/ senior charge nurse in ensuring that such needs are met as part of the PDR process Assist with the assessments and education of staff within the ward/department and Trust, acting as mentor/assessor and facilitator as required To participate in and when appropriate or requested to perform, initiate research projects and audit that will lead to improved Clinical outcomes or changes in care provision in line with Clinical governance 3.6 To teach students, trainees and junior staff informally in the ward environment and to take part in Trust wide education schemes as required. RESEARCH Develop an awareness of nursing and medical research and its application to orthopaedics and using the analysis to improve quality of care within the Trust Assist in the planning and implementation of new ideas and innovations to improve patient care To participate in a research and clinical audits and to have improved knowledge for self-development. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and a regular review will take place with the postholder as part of their ongoing development and performance management. N.M.C. THE CODE, PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF PRACTICE AND BEHAVIOUR OF NURSES AND MIDWIVES UK nurses and midwives must act in line with the Code, whether they are providing direct care to individuals, groups or communities or bringing their professional knowledge to bear on nursing and midwifery practice in other roles, such as leadership, education or research. While you can interpret the values and principles set out in the Code in a range of different practice settings, they are not negotiable or discretionary. Each Registered Nurse, Midwife and Health Visitor shall act, at all times, in such a way as to justify public confidence, to uphold and enhance the good standing and reputation of the profession, to serve the interest of society and above all to safeguard the interests of individual patients and clients. Each Registered Nurse, Midwife and Health Visitor is accountable for his or her practice, and, in the exercise of professional accountability, shall act in accordance with the guidance laid down in the code. Through revalidation, you will provide fuller, richer evidence of your continued ability to practise safely and effectively when you renew your registration. Full job description added as a supporting document. Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OBJECTIVES OF THE POST To exercise leadership and demonstrate experienced nursing skill and competence To monitor workload activity within the Ward / Department and liaise with the bed manager to promote the best and most productive use of patient capacity. To have an understanding of resource management and to be actively involved with the ordering of supplies/equipment within the Trust financial policies To maintain and develop professional knowledge and competence showing evidence of this To hold or be working towards a recognised post graduate orthopaedic qualification To supervise junior staff at all levels and ensure that the agreed standards of orthopaedic nursing is provided To assist senior sister / senior charge nurse with the implementation of Government / NHS papers and policie To be actively involved with professional / nursing groups within the Trust as requested by the Senior sister/charge nurs To organise ward / unit / department meetings and cascade information to staff as required. To carry out extended scope of practice, such as cannulation, phlebotomy, catheterisation etc To participate in internal department rotation, encouraging the delivery of high quality care To maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients and staff as required by the NMC code of Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses Ensure you attend statutory and mandatory training and maintain annual compliance. WARD MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIE To participate in management of the hospital as necessary as clinical site co-ordinator per the requirements of the clinical site co-ordinator rota To support the implementation and upkeep of team nursing Act as a mentor, student assessor, supervisor, preceptor and role model to junior nursing staff and health care assistants. Undertake and teach our discharge protocols / guidance To ensure that nursing practices within your area comply with the Trusts policies and procedures Assist staff in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the care given to patients, whilst monitoring quality standards 2.6 To have the ability to work with and develop ward/department teams. 2.7 To audit and review the effectiveness of the nursing care provided, being actively involved in the development of protocols of care given in the department. 2.8 To take responsibility to undertake and assist in the staff appraisal process as per Trust policy. 2.9 Monitor and manage the performance of junior nursing staff with the support of the senior sister /senior charge nurse. Participate in the planning and review of duty rotas in line with workload demands and budgetary constraints. Organize and deploy staff as per competencies and workload to meet patients needs Maintain safe custody of controlled drugs and ensure compliance with Trust Medicines Management policies and processe Ensure that the Policy for the Health and Safety at Work Act is adhered to and the implementation of COSHH. Also, to assist in procedures relating to these topics To actively assist the senior sister/charge nurse in:. The recruitment and selection of nursing staff. Induction of staff to the area. Audit and quality assurance programme To participate and assist in setting standards of care based on sound research findings To maintain a safe environment for all patients, visitors and staff per the Trusts policy on Health & Safety and Health & Safety legislation To ensure security of ward / department, including the opening and closing as required Assist the ward manager/senior sister in ensuring all ward / department staff attend statutory and mandatory training and maintain annual compliance To undertake any other appropriate role or duty as instructed by the senior sister/senior charge nurse 2.19 Support the senior sister/senior charge nurse with succession planning by leading and developing the workforce to create ward leaders of the future. EDUCATION To work alongside staff to improve their skills and to disseminate best practice To assume an active role in self-development by keeping up to date with current issues and new developments to meet the needs of the ward and the organisation To fully participate in the process of identifying personal development plans requirements and assist the senior sister/ senior charge nurse in ensuring that such needs are met as part of the PDR process Assist with the assessments and education of staff within the ward/department and Trust, acting as mentor/assessor and facilitator as required To participate in and when appropriate or requested to perform, initiate research projects and audit that will lead to improved Clinical outcomes or changes in care provision in line with Clinical governance 3.6 To teach students, trainees and junior staff informally in the ward environment and to take part in Trust wide education schemes as required. RESEARCH Develop an awareness of nursing and medical research and its application to orthopaedics and using the analysis to improve quality of care within the Trust Assist in the planning and implementation of new ideas and innovations to improve patient care To participate in a research and clinical audits and to have improved knowledge for self-development. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and a regular review will take place with the postholder as part of their ongoing development and performance management. N.M.C. THE CODE, PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF PRACTICE AND BEHAVIOUR OF NURSES AND MIDWIVES UK nurses and midwives must act in line with the Code, whether they are providing direct care to individuals, groups or communities or bringing their professional knowledge to bear on nursing and midwifery practice in other roles, such as leadership, education or research. While you can interpret the values and principles set out in the Code in a range of different practice settings, they are not negotiable or discretionary. Each Registered Nurse, Midwife and Health Visitor shall act, at all times, in such a way as to justify public confidence, to uphold and enhance the good standing and reputation of the profession, to serve the interest of society and above all to safeguard the interests of individual patients and clients. Each Registered Nurse, Midwife and Health Visitor is accountable for his or her practice, and, in the exercise of professional accountability, shall act in accordance with the guidance laid down in the code. Through revalidation, you will provide fuller, richer evidence of your continued ability to practise safely and effectively when you renew your registration. Full job description added as a supporting document. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse with current NMC registration NMC Diploma /degree level nursing qualification Willingness to complete post graduate orthopaedic nursing course Recognised teaching qualification Evidence of post basic training Desirable Post registration orthopaedic qualification (or working towards) Experience Essential Substantial/Significant experience required as a Band 5 staff nurse within the NHS Evidence of continued professional development Excellent written and verbal communication skills Organisational skills and ability to lead a team Ability to be a change agent Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation Desirable Experience at senior staff nurse level Acute Medical & Elective or Emergency Surgical Experience. Skills Essential Demonstrate a knowledge of duties required for the post Leadership and evidence of sound decision making Ability to motivate others and be self-motivating Adapt to wide range of people and situations Good attendance record Delegate and prioritise Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse with current NMC registration NMC Diploma /degree level nursing qualification Willingness to complete post graduate orthopaedic nursing course Recognised teaching qualification Evidence of post basic training Desirable Post registration orthopaedic qualification (or working towards) Experience Essential Substantial/Significant experience required as a Band 5 staff nurse within the NHS Evidence of continued professional development Excellent written and verbal communication skills Organisational skills and ability to lead a team Ability to be a change agent Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation Desirable Experience at senior staff nurse level Acute Medical & Elective or Emergency Surgical Experience. Skills Essential Demonstrate a knowledge of duties required for the post Leadership and evidence of sound decision making Ability to motivate others and be self-motivating Adapt to wide range of people and situations Good attendance record Delegate and prioritise 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. 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. 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. 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 The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Bristol Road South Birmingham B31 2AP Employer's website https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)