Ward 513 is a busy medical ward that cares for a variety of patients comprising 24 acute medical beds and 12 respiratory beds. We are looking for registered nurse with a minimum of 1 year's post registration experience to join us.
As well as gaining experience in a range of areas, you will be supported to fulfil your potential from a career progression aspect as a nurse and as a leader. We are passionate about supporting colleagues to be everything they can be - firmly believing there is no limit to your potential. If you are committed to providing patient-centred care, and working alongside colleagues to contribute to a positive improvement culture under the leadership of the ward manager, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
1. Providing direct patient care, such as administering medications, conducting assessments, and providing support and education to patients and their families.
2. Developing and implementing care plans for individual patients, in collaboration with other members of the health care team.
3. Monitoring patients' health and wellbeing, and reporting any changes or concerns to senior staff or doctors.
4. Participating in clinical audits and other quality improvement initiatives to help ensure that care is delivered in accordance with best practices and national guidelines.
5. Providing support and guidance to junior staff, such as student nurses or health care assistants.
6. Managing a caseload of patients, including coordinating care with other members of the health care team and ensuring that patients' needs are met in a timely and appropriate manner.
7. Take charge of an area/the ward as required.
8. Engage in supervision and teaching, acting as a mentor and role model to junior colleagues.
9. Undertake additional roles including acting as link nurse, be responsible for your own knowledge, skills and development.
10. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and to adhere to the ethical and legal standards of the nursing profession. This may include upholding patient confidentiality, maintaining accurate and comprehensive records, and complying with relevant regulations and policies.
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:
1. Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
2. Offering 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
1. 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).
2. Evidence of undergraduate education for newly qualified nurses / or post graduate continuing professional development for registered nurses who have post registration experience.
Experience
1. Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary health and care setting (can include undergraduate student placements within the last 12 months).
2. Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment.
3. 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.
4. Being an accountable professional.
5. Promoting health and preventing ill health.
6. Assessing needs and planning care.
7. Providing and evaluating care.
8. Leading and managing nursing care and working in teams -- including prioritisation and delegation skills.
9. Coordinating care and responding to deteriorating health.
10. Improving safety and quality of care.
11. Awareness of current relevant clinical and professional issues and NHS policy.
12. Understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity.
13. Aware of Health and Safety issues.
14. Experience in working in an Acute NHS practice setting as an undergraduate student nurse or post graduate registered nurse.
Additional Criteria
1. Professional appearance.
2. Displays genuine interest in the post applied for.
3. Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
4. Caring and approachable.
5. Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required.
6. 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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
For help with your application, contact:
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number
304-1091706
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
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