Sister, Charge Nurse Band 6 | The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

We have an exciting new band 6 position within the ROH. Ward 1 is a 24 bedded inpatient ward caring for patients who are admitted for elective and emergency treatment including, spinal surgery, large joint revisions and post operative wound infections. As a Sister/Charge Nurse you will play an important role in leading holistic care to a diverse patient group with complex musculoskeletal, spinal and oncology conditions. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to continually enhance patient experience and provide high quality, evidence-based and compassionate care. You'll also have the opportunity to work in other areas of the Trust to support care and build your skills in a range of specialist environments.

In return you'll be part of a dynamic and professional team who will support you to achieve your potential. Nurses play a vital role in The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital and whether you're interested in specialising, advancing or moving in to a senior leadership position, we can offer you the right opportunity. We are committed to education and training and will provide a comprehensive package of learning and skills based competency and if required, access to our Trust Preceptorship programme.

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., 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.

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ROH is a teaching hospital. We support students from all allied health professions.

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.