Band 6 Paediatric Sister Emergency Department (Secondment/Fixed Term)

Job Summary

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 department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse which will include, the deployment, delegation and supervision of all grades of staff and be visible and approachable for patients, staff and visitors.

This is for 34.5 hours per week.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

• As a visible clinical nurse leader, promote teamwork within a multi-professional environment.
• Ensures care is aligned to the professional values of care, compassion and respect. Influencing and facilitate change within the practice
• Ensure effective handover of patients between shifts/health care professionals using a range of communications aids such as verbal handover/written documentation/referral letters and requests.
• Co-ordination of the patient journey
• Support the development of and be responsible for implementation of new ways of working, to include updated nursing practice and/ or standards.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of local, national and professional strategy and policy. Ensure organisational goals are reflected in personal objectives and ward / service / departmental development plans.
• Contribute to policy and strategy development at departmental and organisational level.
• Support workforce planning and staff deployment by interpreting and monitoring trends, and through efficient staff rostering.
• Plan and maintain appropriate staffing levels and skill mix in line with the agreed funded establishment, considering role and competence of staff when planning and delegating work. Understand and mitigate any workforce risks associated.
• Within a multi-disciplinary team environment support the development of a culture of person-centred care. Act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient focused compassionate approach to the delivery of care.
  
  

About Us

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.

Job Description

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
• Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
  
  

Desirable

• Healthcare management / leadership qualification
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff
• Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD
• Can demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice-based supervisor / assessor as detailed in the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC ) standards for student supervision and assessment
• Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration
• Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff
• Experience of mentoring undergraduate students
• Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department
• Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice.
• Demonstrable ability, experience, passion in the following:
  
  

oLeadership

oTeam Building

oManaging resources

oTime management

oRole modelling

oChange management / clinical developments

oClinical governance

oAudit and research

oWorkforce planning / management

oNHS policy and political awareness

Desirable

• Experience in service development
  
  

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
• Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
• Competence in expanded clinical practice associated with the role
• Excellent Communication skills /written / verbal / IT
• Ability to work under pressure across competing demands
• Ability to articulate the principles of safeguarding and mental capacity
• Supportive
• Flexible
• Well organised
• Effective communicator
• Sound clinical reasoning and decision making
• Ability to perform in complex and challenging situations
• Ability to inspire and lead a team
• Ability to work a varied shift pattern where required and ability to work across UHB sites or off site in NHS premises where required
  
  

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For Help With Your Application, Contact

Jessica Causer

jessica.causer@uhb.nhs.uk

01214240481

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39959.00 to £48117.00 Yearly

Contract

Fixed Term

Duration

12 Month(s)

Working pattern

Part-Time, Flexible Working

Reference number

304-9018127

Job locations

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Attachments

Job Description

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