Ready to elevate your nursing career? We are seeking three dynamic and compassionate Band 6 Senior Nurses to join our vibrant Adults, Acute, Community, and Childrens (AACHC) service. This is your chance to step into a pivotal role where your expertise directly shapes outstanding patient care across diverse settings.
Job Details
Reference Number: B0654-25-0009
Employer: NHS Trust (NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit)
Location: Birmingham/Solihull
Salary: Band 6 (£37,162 - £44,629 per annum) + High-Cost Area Supplement (if applicable)
Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Responsibilities
As a senior member of our team, you will be a clinical leader, an expert practitioner, and a vital support to your colleagues. You will manage complex caseloads, drive service improvements, and mentor junior staff in a supportive environment.
Clinical Practice & Caseload Management
* To manage a defined, complex caseload, using advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients within the AACHC service.
* Prescribe, review, and evaluate the effectiveness of medication and treatment therapies in line with patient group directions and professional standards.
* Lead and deliver a range of clinical interventions and procedures, acting as an expert resource for the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
* Ensure the provision of comprehensive health education and promotion to patients and their families.
Leadership, Supervision & Management
* Provide day-to-day clinical leadership, professional supervision, and mentorship to junior nursing staff, students, and support workers.
* Deputise for the Band 7 Team Lead in their absence, ensuring the smooth and effective running of the service.
* Contribute to the induction, training, and development of team members, fostering a positive learning environment.
* Participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of clinical services, proposing and implementing changes to practice.
Quality, Safety & Governance
* Act as a champion for clinical governance, leading on risk assessment, incident reporting, and the implementation of resultant action plans.
* Undertake clinical audit and evaluate standards of care, using the findings to improve service quality and patient outcomes.
* Ensure that care is delivered in accordance with all local and national policies, procedures, and guidelines, including the NMC Code.
* Promote a safety culture and ensure all practice is in line with safeguarding principles for both adults and children.
Communication & Teamwork
* Work autonomously whilst functioning effectively as part of an MDT, building strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues in health, social care, and voluntary sectors.
* Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with patients, carers, and team members, ensuring a seamless patient journey.
* Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive patient records in line with professional and trust standards.
Professional Development
* Take responsibility for your own continuous professional development, maintaining your NMC registration and fulfilling revalidation requirements.
* Keep up-to-date with professional practice and new developments, incorporating evidence-based findings into your work.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (Adult/Child/Mental Health/Learning Disability) with current NMC registration.
* Post-registration qualification or significant equivalent experience relevant to the AACHC setting.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
Essential Experience & Skills
* Substantial post-registration experience, including within a relevant acute, community, or children's setting.
* Proven experience in managing a complex clinical caseload autonomously.
* Demonstrable experience in mentoring, supervising, and supporting junior staff.
* Excellent clinical assessment, care planning, and evaluation skills.
* Strong leadership qualities and the ability to motivate a team.
* Outstanding communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
* Competent in using IT systems for patient records and data management.
Desirable
* Non-Medical Prescriber qualification.
* Physical assessment skills course or equivalent.
* Experience in clinical audit and service improvement projects.
What We Offer
* A comprehensive induction and a supportive preceptorship programme.
* Excellent opportunities for ongoing training, development, and career progression.
* Access to a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
* A competitive pension scheme.
* Generous annual leave entitlement.
* A culture that promotes flexible working and a positive work-life balance.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Additional Details
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working
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