Band 6 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse - Gynaecology (Ward 2)

University Hospitals Birmingham; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a passionate Band 6 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse for its Gynaecology department. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic nurse looking to lead a team and enhance patient care. You will be responsible for managing ward operations, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. If you have a strong background in gynaecology and a desire to make a significant impact, this position offers a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements. Join a dedicated team committed to building healthier lives and making a difference in patient care.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Health and Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• 2 years post registration experience in gynaecology at Band 5.
• Registered Nurse on the NMC register.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership and management of staff in the ward.
• Ensure high standards of holistic, patient-centered care.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Patient Care

Mentoring

Clinical Governance

Time Management

Education

Registered Nurse (Level 1)

Health Care Management Qualification

Job description

Band 6 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse - Gynaecology (Ward 2)

The closing date is 29th Jan 2025

Job summary

Are 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 team.

This 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.

Key Responsibilities

1. Demonstrate leadership skills, delegation, and management of staff following UHB policies.
2. Take charge of the practice setting or defined area of the practice setting/group of patients.
3. Ensure the coordination and direct provision of high standard of holistic, patient centred care.
4. Act as a deputy to the person holding continuing responsibility for the organisation and management of the practice setting.
5. Facilitate others to develop necessary skills and experience in ward/department management.
6. Use a range of techniques to set and monitor standards of clinical practice, audit, research, and teaching.
7. Support the development and implementation of audit, quality, and risk management initiatives.
8. Teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/assessor/preceptor to nursing students, junior registered and unregistered staff.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants will need to have:

1. 2 years post registration experience in gynaecology at Band 5.
2. Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the team and the service.
3. Registered Nurse (Level 1).

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can.

Person specification

Qualifications

1. Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC register.
2. Health care management/leadership qualification.

Experience

1. Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting/Acute NHS care setting supervising/mentoring junior staff.
2. Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD.
3. Demonstrable ability, experience, passion in leadership, team building, managing resources, time management, clinical governance, audit and research.

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.

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.

For help with your application, contact:

Charley Clift
01214249202

Band

Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-Time, Flexible Working

Reference number

304-9004951

Job locations

Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR