Job requirements
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Essential
23 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and achieve success through, with and in others
- Other
Able to work under pressure and demonstrate effective stress management
- Other
Able to support staff and develop conducive team building and team working
- Other
Able to challenge and to take appropriate actioin to correct poor or unsatisfactory working practices
- Experience
Proven track record of managing a ward area
- Experience
Has managed control of infection as part of their clinical experience
- Experience
Teaching experience and the ability to present effectively
- Experience
Performance management skills
- Experience
Able to conduct audit and implement change to improve patient experience of service
- Experience
Able to manage resources
- Experience
Able to network and establish effective working relationships to impact on collaborative working practice
- Experience
Research appreciation and ability to influence others through research findings
- Experience
Processon of a management qualification or evidence of having undertaken leadershiop skills training is desirable
- QUALIFICATIONS
Registered General Nurse
- QUALIFICATIONS
ENB 998/D32/D33 or equivalent or evidence of experience
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Mentors/Assessors/teaching qualification
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Masters Degree in Nursing/health related subject or clear evidence of working towards
- QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced clinical assessment skills training are desirable
- Skills and Knowledge
Computer literate, knowledge of databases and data collation
- Skills and Knowledge
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Skills and Knowledge
Able to compile reports and write strategy papers
- Skills and Knowledge
Evidence of innovation in clinical services and/or clinical service development
- Skills and Knowledge
Complex case management, able to identify and respond to priorities and emergencies
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for Band 6 vacancies within the Division of Acute Medicine.
We are a friendly team who welcome applicants that enjoy providing high quality care to patients, have a good sense of humour and strive for excellence.
We pride ourselves in giving excellent care and making the patient the centre of everything we do!!! To provide good quality care and a good patient experience.
We are a close team, who support each other professionally and personally, if successful you will be made to feel welcome as a friend to the team and hospital.
PLEASE NOTE IF THIS VACANCY RECEIVES A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS, IT IS SUBJECT TO CLOSING EARLY!
Main duties of the job
As band 6 you are responsible for the coordination of flow and providing high quality care to high acuity patients. you will identify patients requiring review by MDT and those who need transferring. you will liaise closely with A&E, and the Operational Centre and escalate any concerns. As a band 6, you will ensure communication with the clinical lead and the junior doctors are frequent to promote patient flow; also you will be expected to front board round with consultants twice a day.
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.
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.
This role will require a person willing to oversee patient flow, and care for the high acuity patients in AMU's enhanced care bays. There will be opportunities within the role to complete learning to ensure that all our patients receive timely and appropriate care specific to their needs. This role also widens your outlook within the organisation to enhance your learning development and embody the trust values within the team.
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.
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This advert is for AMU Sister/Charge Nurse with Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust in Walsall, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Charge nurse role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.
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