Band 6 Senior Sister

We are currently recruiting for a Band 6 Sister to work on our Liver Surgical Ward 726 for a period of 12 months to cover maternity leave. The ward cares for a wide variety of patients with complex surgical liver conditions, including those undergoing liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery. We are looking for a nurse who has recent acute liver medical or surgical experience and thrives within a fast-paced environment with the ability to cope under pressure, who is now ready to develop their managerial skills. We receive support from our acute 'outreach' nurses, and have a number of specialist nurses within the specialty who assist with the care of these patients. QEHB is a fast-growing trust which values the education and professional development of its staff. The Liver wards are educationally supported by a professional development nurse helping to ensure all staff are trained in an appropriate and timely manner to suit their individual requirements. We are a dedicated team with the drive and resources to deliver high standards of care to all our patients. Good teamwork and communication is essential as we work with a mixture of specialist nursing teams, medics and therapists.

• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Approachable and friendly
• 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
• 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
• Demonstrate an ability, experience, passion in the following:
Leadership Team Building Managing resources Time management

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.