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Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Demonstrate a knowledge of duties required for the post.
- Experience
Leadership and evidence of sound decision making
- Job requirement
Substantial/Significant experience required as a Band 5 staff nurse
- Job requirement
NMC PIN
- Relevant Experience
Organisational skills and ability to lead a team
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Ability to motivate others and be self-motivating
- Job requirement
Evidence of post graduate professional development
Job overview
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 to ensure 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
ROH is a teaching hospital. We support students from all allied health professions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full job description and person specification is available as a supporting document for your information.
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 Clinical Sister, Charge Nurse with The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Charge nurse role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Oct 2026.
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