Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Band 6 Respiratory Sister/Charge Nurse to join our busy and forward-thinking Respiratory Ward at MMUH. Our ward specialises in the care of patients with a wide range of acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including both infectious and non-infectious diseases.

As a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in leading and supporting our dedicated nursing team, delivering high-quality patient care. Our ward is equipped to manage advanced ventilation techniques such as non-invasive ventilation (NIV), high-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO), and tracheostomies, as well as managing patients with chest drains and complex respiratory needs.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and community services to ensure the best possible patient journey from admission through to discharge and ongoing care. We are a supportive team committed to professional development. In this role, you will have opportunities for further education, training, and career advancement, allowing you to continually develop your skills and expertise in respiratory care.

Key responsibilities include coordinating patient care, maintaining clinical standards, and providing leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior staff.

Main duties of the job

• Advanced Respiratory Care: Oversee care for patients requiring non-invasive ventilation (NIV), high-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO), tracheostomies, and chest drains.
• Care Coordination: Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and community services to plan and deliver individualized care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and smooth transitions across services.
• Staff Development: Mentor and support junior nurses through training, appraisals, and personal development. Promote continuous learning and professional growth within the team.
• Communication: Ensure effective communication with patients, families, and the MDT regarding treatment plans and patient progress.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in audits and quality initiatives to improve care delivery and patient safety. Help implement necessary changes in practice.
• Risk Management: Assess and manage clinical risks, ensuring patient safety protocols are followed, and incidents are reported appropriately.
• Resource Management: Assist with the allocation of staff and resources to ensure efficient service delivery without compromising patient care.
• Patient Education: Provide education to patients and families about respiratory care and treatment, encouraging self-management where appropriate.

About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Job responsibilities
For further information about this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification
Experience

• Essential
  • Preceptorship experience
  • Knowledge in Respiratory
• Desirable
  • Evidence of previous resource management experience

Qualifications

• Essential
  • Current NMC registration
  • Teaching/assessing qualification or mentorship course
  • Adult RN
• Desirable
  • Leadership or first line management qualification (please specify which)
  • Degree level qualification in health related subject
  • Counselling Skills certificate qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.