Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse - Haematology

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking an experienced nurse to act as a role model and lead nursing practices. You will deputize for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, with a focus on patient-centered care and management of clinical standards. The role requires SACT competency and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement in nursing practices. This position offers the opportunity to develop leadership skills while contributing to an inclusive workplace that values diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing practice and team leadership.
• Competent in managing nursing care and health education.
• Ability to implement quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team in the absence of Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Ensure high standards of holistic patient-centered care.
• Develop and facilitate nursing skills in staff.

Skills

Nursing practice

Leadership in nursing

Clinical standards management

Patient-centered care

Quality and risk management

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

SACT competency

Job description

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 wards/departments 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. There is an expectation that the applicant is SACT competent and in possession of SACT passport., he 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.
• University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.