About the job

Job Summary

Are you an experienced nurse looking to step into a leadership role and further develop your clinical and managerial skills? An exciting 12-month secondment has become available for a motivated & dynamic Band 6 within our busy and diverse EPOC at Solihull.

As a Band 6, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day coordination of the EPOC area.

You'll work closely with the Theatre's, Wards, Senior Nursing Team, Anaesthetic and Surgical teams to ensure smooth, safe, and effective patient care. You'll also support the delivery of high clinical standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

We Offer

A supportive environment for leadership growth

Involvement in service development

Structured support throughout the secondment

This secondment is ideal for practitioners seeking to progress into leadership roles. Success will see you utilise your sound clinical knowledge and experience, your excellent time management skills to work autonomously within our team.

In return, you can expect a warm and friendly welcome from the Theatres, where you will embrace of values of Kind, Connected and Bold.

You can expect a Band 6 salary with ongoing education and personal development. This, along with a public sector pension, 27 days annual leave (rising with service) and the opportunity to make a difference within our communities.

Clinical Leadership

Main duties, tasks & skills required

Act as Nurse in Charge, coordinating daily activity, patient flow & staffing

Ensure safe staffing levels & appropriate skill mix

Provide visible leadership & deliver high standards of clinical care

Advanced Post-Op PT Care

Oversee assessment, planning & delivery of care for patients requiring enhanced monitoring

Support management of complex/high-acuity patients

Recognise/escalate patient deterioration in a timely manner

Patient Safety

Promote a culture of safety and ensure adherence to clinical standards, policies & learning to improve outcomes

MDT Working

Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, critical care teams, & AHPs

Participate in MDT rounds & contribute to decision-making