ADCU Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist healthcare institution in Birmingham is seeking an experienced ADCU Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to oversee clinical practices and team management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership in providing patient-centered care while ensuring standards of practice and performance. Qualifications include being a registered nurse with NMC registration and experience in a similar role. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Family-friendly working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge of duties required for the post.
• Experience of customer care.
• Willingness to complete post-graduate orthopaedic nursing course.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, inclusive leadership and direction.
• Ensure effective delivery of organizational objectives.
• Manage and develop team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of legislation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered nurse with current NMC registration

Diploma/degree level qualification

Post registration orthopaedic qualification

Job description

ADCU Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

From Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Closing date: 30 December 2025

The post holder will have 24-hour responsibility for the safe, effective clinical practice and efficient management of the department/ward. They will provide professional, inclusive, inspirational leadership and direction to all members of the team and be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards of professional practice and care within their department.

The post holder is accountable for managing and developing team performance, managing a devolved budget and ensuring efficient use of physical and human resources. They will undertake and supervise clinical practice, audit, research and teaching to monitor and continuously improve standards of care and patient experience.

Main duties of the job

• Be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards and professional practice as set by the CQC Regulatory standards and the NMC Code of Professional Standards of practice, behaviour and relevant professional guidelines.
• Carry overall responsibility for the organisation and management of ward/department, including the supervision of students and wider MDT.
• Provide a clear focus for clinical leadership and be responsible for ensuring the provision of a high standard of holistic, patient-centred care.
• Be accountable for co‑ordinating patient care, the management of resources and performance of staff.
• Use a range of resources/tools to set and monitor standards of clinical practice and care, continually exploring ways to improve standards of care and patient experience.
• Ensure safe and effective clinical practice.
• Lead, manage and develop team performance, promote professionalism and trust.
• Ensure the promotion and implementation of flexible and family‑friendly working in accordance with trust policies.
• Ensure effective delivery of organisational objectives.
• Ensure efficient and effective use of resources, managing a devolved budget.
• Ensure effective capacity management, including discharge planning and utilisation of the discharge lounge.
• Ensure effective succession planning at all Bands.
• Active promotion of the Trusts' visions, values and divisional objectives.

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer, 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.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached for a full description of duties.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Demonstrate a knowledge of duties required for the post
• Delegate and prioritise
• Experience of customer care

Qualifications and Training

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration (NMC)
• Diploma /degree level qualification or willingness to complete
• Willingness to complete post graduate orthopaedic nursing course
• Experience of supporting learners in practice
• Evidence of post basic training
• Post registration orthopaedic qualification (or working towards)

Experience

• Significant experience required as a Band 6 sister/charge nurse
• 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
• Acute Medical & Elective or Emergency Surgical Experience

Personal Qualities

• Desire to advancement of oneself and others
• Act on own initiative
• Role model/team leader
• Approachable and supportive
• Confident and assertive
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively
• IT literate
• Value and respect the different cultures and beliefs of patients, colleagues and the organisation

Other Job Requirements

• Ability to work under pressure

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.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust