Job summary We are excited to announce an opening for a Band 5 Staff Nurse in our Emergency Department at Heartlands Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and dedicated nurse with experience in acute or emergency care. As a member of our dynamic team, you will be at the forefront of providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients in need of urgent attention. As a Staff Nurse in the Emergency Department, you will: Deliver exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Work closely with a skilled team to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centred care. Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of clinical practices and patient outcomes. Manage and prioritise a range of clinical tasks, collaborating with colleagues to ensure the best possible care for each patient. About You: You will be a passionate, proactive individual ideally with a nursing qualification at degree level. A solid understanding of nursing practices and clinical systems is essential. You will have strong communication skills, both with patients and your team, and a passion for providing compassionate care. A proactive attitude with a focus on professional development and continuous learning. Main duties of the job We Offer: Excellent clinical opportunities with strong support from our dedicated education team. A structured preceptorship programme designed to support your development. Ongoing opportunities for training and professional growth. A welcoming, supportive team environment where you can thrive and develop your career. The chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. Join us and be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact every day For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 304-9004155 Job locations Heartlands Hospital Bordesley Green E Birmingham West Midlands B9 5SS Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential 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 i.e. ( Adult / Child / Learning Disability or Mental Health) Evidence of undergraduate education for newly qualified nurses / or post graduate continuing professional development for registered nurses who have post registration experience Experience Essential Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary health and care setting (can include undergraduate student placements within the last 12 months) Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct and the proficiencies and standards for registered nurses can apply this to undergraduate training or post graduate 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 skills Coordinating care and responding to deteriorating health Improving safety and quality of care Awareness of current relevant clinical and professional issues and NHS policy Understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity Awareness of Health and Safety issues. Desirable Experience in working in an Acute NHS practice setting as an undergraduate student nurse or post graduate registered nurse. Additional Criteria Essential Demonstrable communication and relationship management skills which include Listening writing reading speaking in English with understanding of contemporaneous record keeping Good IT skills ability to record information electronically Competent in a range of clinical skills/ nursing procedures willingness to undertake expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice require Competent in managing the care of a group of patients / shift management (take charge of the practice setting in the absence of more senior staff) relevant to the practise setting. Professional appearance Displays genuine interest in the post applied for Positive and enthusiastic attitude Caring and approachable Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required The applicant can describe why the Trust may deploy him /her to a different practice setting for a span of duty. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 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 i.e. ( Adult / Child / Learning Disability or Mental Health) Evidence of undergraduate education for newly qualified nurses / or post graduate continuing professional development for registered nurses who have post registration experience Experience Essential Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary health and care setting (can include undergraduate student placements within the last 12 months) Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct and the proficiencies and standards for registered nurses can apply this to undergraduate training or post graduate 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 skills Coordinating care and responding to deteriorating health Improving safety and quality of care Awareness of current relevant clinical and professional issues and NHS policy Understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity Awareness of Health and Safety issues. Desirable Experience in working in an Acute NHS practice setting as an undergraduate student nurse or post graduate registered nurse. Additional Criteria Essential Demonstrable communication and relationship management skills which include Listening writing reading speaking in English with understanding of contemporaneous record keeping Good IT skills ability to record information electronically Competent in a range of clinical skills/ nursing procedures willingness to undertake expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice require Competent in managing the care of a group of patients / shift management (take charge of the practice setting in the absence of more senior staff) relevant to the practise setting. Professional appearance Displays genuine interest in the post applied for Positive and enthusiastic attitude Caring and approachable Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required The applicant can describe why the Trust may deploy him /her to a different practice setting for a span of duty. 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). Additional information 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Heartlands Hospital Bordesley Green E Birmingham West Midlands B9 5SS Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)