Junior Sister / Charge Nurse

Tolead the shift, and to bedesignatedto manage the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager, ensuring that all members of the nursing team comply with Trust policies and procedures.

Assist with the monitoring and managing of sickness and absence in allocated staff group , in line with Trust policies, reporting all issues regularly to the Ward Manager.

Ensure an effective system of off duty planning and that there is an appropriate skill mix of staff, reporting any issues to the Ward Manager.

Participate in team/department meetings and act as a positive role model at all times providing professional and clinical leadership to establish a committed team with a clear purpose and direction.

Identify training and development needs, including Mandatory Training and ensure that these are monitored and attendance recorded.

Promote equality, diversity and rights, and treat others with dignity and respect ensuring services are developed

To have a sound knowledge of relevant policies and procedures and ensure that staff adhere to these.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opened in October this year and provides care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH . If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continue your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

We have three strategic objectives:
1. Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
2. Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
3. Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives