Job Summary
Staff Nurse Band 5 – Ward 2 – GynaecologyGood Hope HospitalUp to 37.5 hours per week
Are you a dynamic, innovative newly qualified or experienced Band 5 registered nurse looking for a new challenge? There is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team on Ward 2, University Hospital, Birmingham. We are seeking a passionate, dynamic and forward-thinking Registered Nurse who wishes to develop their skills and deliver high quality, patient-centred care on our busy gynaecology ward.
The successful candidate will have an interest in women’s health and want to make a difference to patient care.
Applicants Will Need To
- Be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the team and the service.
- You will need to be a Registered Nurse (Level 1) or due to enter the register in the next 3 months.
For an informal visit and discussion concerning the post available please contact:
- Rachel Small on 0121 424 3505
- Charley Clift on 0121 424 9202
University Hospital Birmingham is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment.
There are 3 posts available: one full-time permanent, one part-time (34.5 hours) permanent, and one full-time, 12-month fixed term.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
- Support individuals with all aspects of care including activities of daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence.
- Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and pulse.
- Provide emotional support to patients and relatives.
- Undertake clinical tasks including wound care, administration of medication, catheterisation, blood glucose monitoring, and other clinical interventions.
- Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake.
- Liaise daily with the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We develop compassionate and culturally competent leaders, are values driven, and create a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people.
For staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job Description
Please note: a detailed job description for this vacancy is attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Evidence of professional and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level leading to Professional registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register (Adult / Child / Learning Disability or Mental Health).
- Evidence of undergraduate education for newly qualified nurses or postgraduate continuing professional development for registered nurses with post-registration experience.
Experience
- Previous/recent experience in an acute secondary health and care setting (including undergraduate student placements within the last 12 months).
- Willingness to become a practice supervisor/assessor to meet NMC standards for student supervision and assessment.
- Understanding of the NMC code of conduct and proficiencies and standards for registered nurses as applied to undergraduate training or postgraduate practice.
- Being an accountable professional; promoting health and preventing ill health; assessing needs and planning care; providing and evaluating care; leading and managing nursing care and working in teams (including prioritisation and delegation).
- Coordinating care and responding to deteriorating health; improving safety and quality of care; awareness of NHS policy and safeguarding principles; health and safety awareness.
Desirable
- Experience in working in an Acute NHS practice setting as an undergraduate student nurse or postgraduate registered nurse.
Additional Criteria
- Demonstrable communication and relationship management skills, including listening, writing, reading, speaking English, and contemporaneous record keeping.
- Good IT skills and the ability to record information electronically.
- Competent in a range of clinical skills/nursing procedures and willingness to undertake expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice required.
- Competent in managing the care of a group of patients / shift management (taking charge in the absence of more senior staff).
- Professional appearance; genuine interest in the post; positive and enthusiastic attitude; caring and approachable.
- Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights/weekends where required.
- Willingness to be deployed to a different practice setting for a span of duty if required.
Other Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For more information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Professional Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information see NHS Careers.
Help With Your Application
For help with your application, contact Charley Clift: charley.clift@uhb.nhs.uk or 0121 424 9202.
Pay Scheme
Agenda for ChangeBand 5Salary: £32,073.00 to £39,043.00 yearlyContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Part-Time, Full-Time, Flexible WorkingReference number: 304-9016543
Job Location
Good Hope Hospital, Rectory Rd, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7RR
Attachments: Job Description (JD PS – Band 5 Staff Nurse.pdf)
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