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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You must lead the outpatient team, manage nursing records and risks, oversee drug management, ensure infection control, support staff development, and maintain COSHH compliance.
  • You will lead the outpatient team, manage medication, maintain records, oversee staffing, ensure infection control, and handle safeguarding concerns while promoting a positive workplace culture.

Requirements

  • Manages and leads the outpatient department and nursing team ensuring that patients receive clinically appropriate interventions when required.
  • Ensure that accurate and timely nursing records are maintained, monitoring standards.
  • Responsible for ordering, storing, checking and administering drugs.
  • Lead nurse for medicines management at West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre.
  • Infection, Prevention and Control Link Nurse for the centre.
  • Ensure COSSH information is up to date and accessible for all staff.
  • Manage risks and incidents, identifying learning and overseeing appropriate actions.
  • Undertaking a link role in Tissue Viability, ensuring any wounds are assessed and dressed appropriately.
  • Act appropriately and timely with safeguarding concerns.
  • Develop a culture that ensures that the Trust value of ‘Great Place to Work’ is achieved for all staff.
  • Provide leadership, motivating the department team to ensure excellent nursing care.
  • Line manages outpatient dept – allocates duties to nursing and support staff, manages the staff roster, recruitment and retention of staff, ensuring all staff receive appraisals. This includes all associated line management tasks including sickness management.
  • Undertake the completion of the department staffing rota.

Responsibilities

  • Manages and leads the outpatient department and nursing team ensuring that patients receive clinically appropriate interventions when required.
  • Ensure that accurate and timely nursing records are maintained, monitoring standards
  • Responsible for ordering, storing, checking and administering drugs
  • Lead nurse for medicines management at West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre.
  • Infection, Prevention and Control Link Nurse for the centre.
  • Ensure COSSH information is up to date and accessible for all staff.
  • Manage risks and incidents, identifying learning and overseeing appropriate actions.
  • Undertaking a link role in Tissue Viability, ensuring any wounds are assessed and dressed appropriately.
  • Act appropriately and timely with safeguarding concerns.
  • Develop a culture that ensures that the Trust value of ‘Great Place to Work’ is achieved for all staff
  • Provide leadership, motivating the department team to ensure excellent nursing care
  • Line manages outpatient dept – allocates duties to nursing and support staff, manages the staff roster, recruitment and retention of staff, ensuring all staff receive appraisals. This includes all associated line management tasks including sickness management.
  • Undertake the completion of the department staffing rota

FAQs

What does the role of Band 7 Outpatient Sister involve?

The Band 7 Outpatient Sister will manage and lead the outpatient department and nursing team, ensuring safe, high-quality care for patients, handling nursing records, medications, staff management, and infection control.

Is experience in rehabilitation care required for this position?

While not explicitly stated, experience in rehabilitation care is highly beneficial due to the specialized services provided at the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre.

What type of patients will the Outpatient Sister care for?

The Outpatient Sister will care for patients attending various clinics, including those for Multiple Sclerosis, Non-Traumatic Spinal Injury, Neuromuscular conditions, and more.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there will be opportunities for professional development, including appraisals and training within the multidisciplinary team.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours are typically standard day shifts; however, specifics will depend on the needs of the department and staff roster.

Can I visit the department before applying?

Yes, interested applicants are encouraged to arrange a visit to the department and spend time with the team.

Who do I contact for more information about the role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Claire Doherty (Service Clinical Manager) at claire.doherty5@nhs.net or Della Haynes (Lead Outpatient Nurse) at della.haynes@nhs.net.

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Industry
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Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of community-based health services, including nursing, therapy, and specialist care, across Birmingham and surrounding areas. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in the community, improving health outcomes and quality of life. Their purpose is to offer accessible, effective healthcare services that support individuals in managing their health and well-being outside of hospital settings.