AMU Sister/Charge Nurse

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.Main duties of the jobAs 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 band 6 flow coordinator 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.About usWalsall 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. 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 - PROFESSIONALISMJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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.Person SpecificationQUALIFICATIONSEssential
Registered General Nurse ENB 998/D32/D33 or equivalent or evidence of experience Mentors/Assessors/teaching qualification Masters Degree in Nursing/health related subject or clear evidence of working towards Advanced clinical assessment skills training are desirable
ExperienceEssential
Proven track record of managing a ward area Has managed control of infection as part of their clinical experience Teaching experience and the ability to present effectively Performance management skills Able to conduct audit and implement change to improve patient experience of service Able to manage resources Able to network and establish effective working relationships to impact on collaborative working practice Research appreciation and ability to influence others through research findings Processon of a management qualification or evidence of having undertaken leadershiop skills training is desirable
Skills and KnowledgeEssential
Computer literate, knowledge of databases and data collation Excellent written and verbal communication skills Able to compile reports and write strategy papers Evidence of innovation in clinical services and/or clinical service development Complex case management, able to identify and respond to priorities and emergencies
OtherEssential
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 detailsEmployer nameWalsall Healthcare NHS TrustAddressManor Hospital Pleck Road Walsall WS2 9PSAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 407-MLTC-6139659
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