Band 6 Paediatric Sister Emergency Department (Secondment / Fixed Term)

The post holder will act as a role model for junior team members in the delivery of a consistent high standard of nursing practice. They will deputise for the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and will support the leadership and management of the department with particular emphasis on quality and clinical standards. They will have continuing clinical responsibility for managing the department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse which will include, the deployment, delegation and supervision of all grades of staff and be visible and approachable for patients, staff and visitors.,

• As a visible clinical nurse leader, promote teamwork within a multi-professional environment.
• Ensures care is aligned to the professional values of care, compassion and respect. Influencing and facilitate change within the practice
• Ensure effective handover of patients between shifts/health care professionals using a range of communications aids such as verbal handover/written documentation/referral letters and requests.
• Co-ordination of the patient journey
• Support the development of and be responsible for implementation of new ways of working, to include updated nursing practice and/ or standards.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of local, national and professional strategy and policy. Ensure organisational goals are reflected in personal objectives and ward / service / departmental development plans.
• Contribute to policy and strategy development at departmental and organisational level.
• Support workforce planning and staff deployment by interpreting and monitoring trends, and through efficient staff rostering.
• Plan and maintain appropriate staffing levels and skill mix in line with the agreed funded establishment, considering role and competence of staff when planning and delegating work. Understand and mitigate any workforce risks associated.
• Within a multi-disciplinary team environment support the development of a culture of person-centred care. Act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient focused compassionate approach to the delivery of care.
  
  University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.