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Job summary

Main area
Medicine and Long Term Conditions
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (days/ nights/ weekend/ 7 day cover)
Job ref
407-MLTC-6424845
Employer
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Manor Hospital
Town
Walsall
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 Per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 08:00

Employer heading

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Sister - Medical Inpatient Ward

NHS AfC: Band 6

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021

We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce

Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement. 

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
 
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at COVID-19 Vaccination | How to access your vaccine in the Black Country and West Birmingham (blackcountryandwestbirmccg.nhs.uk) where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
 

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant.  The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.  As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.

 

 RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM

 


 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, addressing the increased capacity needs in preparation for the upcoming opening of the Midlands Metropolitan University Hospital later this year.

In response to the anticipated rise in Emergency Department attendance from neighbouring areas, we are opening a new ward. Initially, this ward will cater to general medical patients, with the potential to expand and provide care for acute medical patients, presenting an exciting opportunity for growth.

The successful candidate will  deliver high-quality, safe care to our patients. They will ensure the ward promotes a positive patient experience, manages timely admissions, adheres to safe practices, and facilitates efficient discharges. 

We are looking for driven and ambitious individuals to join us.

Main duties of the job

As band 6 you are responsible for the coordination of shift  and providing high quality care to a varied clinical presentations. You will identify patients requiring review by MDT and manage the facilitation of safe and prompt patient discharges. 

There are opportunity to develop your skills and to empower your team as there are plenty learning opportunities for you to progress. This is a dynamic team who supports their patients, relatives and colleagues and place great emphasis on patient safety and quality of care.

Working for our organisation

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department and acute medical unit which opened in 2023. 

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce

RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK -  PROFESSIONALISM

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will need to be passionate about providing quality care for every one with varying age and conditions promoting independence; we want staff to make a difference, and become a valued member of our long established team.

The Post holder will be the clinical leader for the unit for spans of duty. As the leader you will take responsibility for the clinical management of the unit and the provision of nursing care in conjunction with Senior Sister and Matron. 

He or She will assist in the supervision and education of qualified nurses and other staff in training. The post holder will be rostered on shifts to meet the need of the units (this include: days, nights weekends & bank holidays). 

Acts in a manner that upholds the values of the Trust and that of the profession ensuring that service delivered contributes to supporting the principles of clinical governance.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS

 

 

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria
  • First level registration
  • Current NMC registration
  • Evidence of undertaking a recognized course of study in teaching and assessing (ENB 998 or equivalent)
  • Educated to degree level or can demonstrate experience of operating at this level
  • Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience as Band 5, in an acute hospital setting
  • Evidence of high -level clinical skills and knowledge
  • Evidence of managing infection prevention control within the clinical setting.
  • Able to manage resources
  • Able to network and establish working relationships to impact on collaborative working.
  • Evidence of effective leadership skills, training is desirable.
  • Able to conduct audit and implement change to improve patient experience of service.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Computer literate, knowledge of databases and data collation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Evidence of innovation in clinical services and/or clinical service development
  • Complex case management, able to identify and respond to priorities and emergencies

Other

Essential criteria
  • High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and achieve success through, with and in others
  • Able to work under pressure and demonstrate effective stress management
  • Able to support staff and develop conducive team building and team working
  • Able to challenge and to take appropriate actioin to correct poor or unsatisfactory working practices

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleInvestors in PeopleMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Armed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardArmed Forces Covenant

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jinalben Patel
Job title
Matron- MLTC
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01922 721172