Job summaryWARD 2 GHH hours per weekAre you a dynamic innovative Nurse who can help lead a Ward?Are you ready for a new challenge?
The department of Gynaecology at UHB is looking to recruit a band 6 sister to help lead our teamThis is an ideal opportunity for a band 5 staff nurse considering a step up in their career to into a band 6 role or are you an experienced band 6 looking for a new challenge with a new team?Ward 2 is a specialist Gynaecology department caring for women undergoing elective and emergency gynaecological procedures whilst also specialising in early pregnancy problems during the first trimester of pregnancy.We are seeking a passionate, dynamic and forward-thinking Sister to help lead our team.
The successful candidate will have an interest in gynaecology and want to make a difference to patient care.The successful candidate will need to demonstrate leadership skills, delegation, and management of staff following UHB policies.Applicants will need to have:*2 years post registration experience in gynaecology at Band 5*Be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the team and the service.
*You will need to be a Registered Nurse (Level 1)For an informal visit and discussion concerning the post available please contact:*Rachel Small, Matron on 0121 424 3505*Charley Clift, Ward Manager on 0121 424 9202 Main duties of the job *The post holder will be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards and professional practice as set by the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour and relevant professional guidelines,*They will regularly take charge of the practice setting or defined area of the practice setting / group of patients and take responsibility for ensuring the coordination and direct provision of high standard of holistic, patient centred care by assessing nursing care and health education needs, and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for each patient.
*To be designated to act as a deputy to the person holding continuing responsibility for the organisation and management of the practice setting.
*To demonstrate and facilitate others to develop the necessary skills and experience in ward/department management and provide leadership in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
*Use a range of techniques to set and monitor standards of clinical practice, audit, research and teaching to continually improve standards of care and patient experience.
*To support the development and implementation of audit, quality and risk management initiatives.
*To teach and act as a facilitator/ mentor /assessor / preceptor to nursing students, junior registered and unregistered staff, volunteers and work experience candidates, as well as participating in clinical supervision programmes as appropriate.
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Job description Job responsibilities *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* Person Specification Qualifications Essential *Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC register Desirable *Health care management / leadership qualification 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, passion in the following: oLeadership oTeam Building oManaging resources oTime management oRole modelling oChange management / clinical developments oClinical governance oAudit and research oWorkforce planning / management oNHS 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 /night duty and unsocial hours according to service need