Senior Sister

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading orthopaedic hospital in Birmingham is seeking a clinical leader to oversee patient care and team management. This position involves ensuring effective clinical practice and the efficient management of resources while promoting a patient-centered environment. Ideal candidates should have a nursing qualification and experience in leading teams, managing budgets, and maintaining professional standards. The Trust values diversity and offers a supportive workplace. This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Feb 2026.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace policies

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Accountable for managing team performance and budgets.
• Experience in leading clinical practice and audit.
• Ability to foster a person-centered culture.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Manage recruitment, staffing, and compliance.
• Lead reflective learning and quality improvement processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient-centered care

Resource management

Auditing and quality improvement

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

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 and effective use of physical and human resources. They will undertake and supervise clinical practice, audit, research and teaching in order to monitor and continuously improve standards of care and patient experience.

Professional Accountability

• Adhere to NMC Code, CQC standards, Trust policies, and national guidelines.
• Maintain and update professional competency portfolio; attend mandatory training.
• Lead by example; act as an ambassador and role model for professional behaviour.
• Promote patient-centered care, safe practice, and continuous improvement.

Clinical Leadership

• Provide visible leadership, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Maintain safe staffing levels and skill mix; oversee MDT and students.
• Ensure patient safety, infection control, medication management, and risk mitigation.
• Lead reflective learning, root cause analysis, and quality improvement.
• Monitor and audit care standards, outcomes, and nurse-sensitive indicators.

Communication & Collaboration

• Foster a person-centered culture; advocate for patients.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, MDT, and senior management.
• Use patient feedback to improve services; promote equality and respect.
• Network across disciplines and contribute to policy/strategy development.

Team & Organisational Management

• Lead appraisals, personal development, and team performance.
• Support staff learning, induction, mentoring, and competency development.
• Manage budgets, resources, staffing, and equipment efficiently.
• Oversee recruitment, sickness management, and compliance with standards.
• Prepare and respond to emergencies (fire, cardiac arrest, incidents).

About The Organisation

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.

Equal Opportunities & Inclusion

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.

Recruitment & Disability Confidence

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.

Please find attached JD/PS for detailed description of duties and responsibilities.

Overall Focus

Safe, effective, patient-centered care; professional leadership; team development; resource management; continuous quality and service improvement.

This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Feb 2026