Senior Sister

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Turves Green; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Turves Green is hiring a Clinical Lead to oversee clinical practices and lead a nursing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of care, managing resources effectively, and providing inspirational leadership. This role requires a registered nurse with solid clinical experience and a dedication to patient-centered practices. The organization promotes an inclusive work environment and is committed to flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive workplace policies

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with experience in a clinical leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage resources effectively.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and direction to nursing teams.
• Ensure high-quality care and patient safety standards.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively within the department.

Skills

Effective Clinical Practice

Leadership

Patient-Centered Care

Communication

Team Management

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC

Job description

The post holder will have 24-hour responsibility for the safe, effective clinical practice and efficient management of the department/ward. He / she 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 practise 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 and 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

Clinical Leadership

• 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.
• 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).
• Overall Focus: Safe, effective, patient-centered care; professional leadership; team development; resource management; continuous quality and service improvement.
• Disability Confident

Disability Confident

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About ROH

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. 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. 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.