Trauma Orthopaedics Ward Lead — Band 6 Sister/Charge (Maternity)

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse for ward 34, trauma orthopaedics, on a fixed-term maternity cover. You will be a visible lead on the ward, take control of day-to-day running in the ward manager's absence, and support junior staff to maintain high standards.

You will manage a busy trauma orthopaedic ward daily, use expert clinical judgement, coordinate safety huddles, liaise with the medical team, and assist with incident reporting,

Qualifications

• Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse experience
• Strong leadership and clinical judgement
• Excellent communication with staff and patients

Responsibilities

• Manage daily ward operations and patient care needs
• Coordinate safety huddles and inform staff of new risks
• Liaise with medical team and support ward rounds
• Assist ward manager with sickness, incidents, and audits

Job description

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse for ward 34, trauma orthopaedics, on a fixed-term maternity cover. You will be a visible lead on the ward, take control of day-to-day running in the ward manager's absence, and support junior staff to maintain high standards.

You will manage a busy trauma orthopaedic ward daily, use expert clinical judgement, coordinate safety huddles, liaise with the medical team, and assist with incident reporting,