Charge Nurse / Sister- Acute Medical Unit (AMU)

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Band 6 Nurse to join our dynamic Acute Medical Unit (AMU) team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to take on greater responsibility in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, where you will play a pivotal role in managing patient care and ensuring smooth patient flow.

As a Band 6 Nurse in the AMU, you will oversee the care of patients with a wide range of acute medical conditions, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide timely, effective care. You will be responsible for coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring high-quality care is maintained throughout the patient's journey. This includes leading on patient flow management and supervising junior staff while fostering a culture of safety, efficiency, and compassionate care.

Your leadership skills will be put into practice as you support and guide your team, taking charge during board rounds with consultants and ensuring effective communication between the AMU, A&E, and the wider hospital. This role provides ample opportunities for professional development with access to ongoing training and mentorship.

If you are passionate about making a difference of the acutely ill patients and are ready to advance your career, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our dedicated AMU team., As a Band 6 on AMU, you will play a key role incoordinating patient flow and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients with complex, high-acuity needs. You will be responsible for identifying patients requiring multidisciplinary team (MDT) reviews and those needing transfer to other departments. You will work closely with A&E and the Operational Centre, promptly escalating any concerns to ensure smooth transitions in patient care.

Effective communication is essential, and you will regularly liaise with the clinical lead and junior doctors to promote efficient patient flow. Additionally, you will lead the board rounds with consultants twice a day, taking an active role in patient management.

This role provides excellent opportunities for professional growth, with ample learning opportunities to further develop your clinical and leadership skills. You'll have the chance to empower your team while being part of a dynamic and supportive environment that prioritises patient safety and the quality of care for patients.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.