Job summary
- Main area
- Orthopaedic Large Joint
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Secondment: 12 months
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 303-8054734-A
- Employer
- The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Orthopaedic hospital
- Town
- Northfield
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata if part time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Sister, Charge Nurse Band 6
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily smooth running of the ward from admission to discharge. They will ensure safe care staffing standards are adhered to with safety, infection control, governance, audits, staff support and development addressed on a daily basis.
The successful candidate will co-ordinate patient care, attend ward rounds, liase with support teams and therapists and communicate effectively with all members of the ward team.
ROH is a teaching hospital. We support students from all allied health professions.
Working for our 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.
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.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To assist the ward manager/senior charge nurse in the responsibility of the delivery, standards and management of patient care on the ward or department. To provide guidance, support and clinical leadership to the clinical team, while working closely with Senior Sister/ senior charge nurse toensure effective use of ward and departmental resources. The Band 6 will be expected to deputise for the Senior Sister/ Senior Charge Nurse in their absence and to support and educate junior staff within the clinical area.
Please note that this job vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered and to avoid disappointment, we advise submitting your application as soon as possible.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration
- Diploma /degree level nursing qualification. Willingness to complete post graduate orthopaedic nursing course
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of post graduate professional development
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial/Significant experience required as a Band 5 staff nurse
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable criteria
- Experience at senior staff nurse level
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate a knowledge of duties required for the post
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Yi Xu
- Job title
- Ward 4 Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0121 812 3367
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