The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) is actively seeking a motivated and forward-thinking senior nurse to join them in the role of Band 7 Practice Development Nurse. AMU provides care within the structure of Medicine and Emergency Care and encompasses a Frailty Assessment area, Short Stay area, and Enhanced Care beds.
The primary responsibilities of the successful applicant will include:
1. Planning and coordinating education and clinical skills, both bespoke and structured for AMU.
2. Playing a pivotal role in the recruitment and retention of staff.
3. Maintaining clinical quality and ensuring that clinical governance standards are upheld.
4. Nurturing and developing the nursing team to maximize its potential and focusing on strategies to maintain and improve staff well-being.
5. Leading on aspects of the Professional Development strategy for AMU.
6. Assessing educational and developmental needs of all levels of nursing and other non-medical staff, devising and implementing strategies to address both individuals’ and service needs.
7. Managing the training budget within Acute Medicine.
You will be a passionate, adaptable, and organized individual leading a small team.
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organization with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care are at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban center that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first-class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We Have Three Strategic Objectives:
1. Our People – to cultivate and sustain happy, productive, and engaged staff.
2. Our Patients – to be good or outstanding in everything we do.
3. Our Population – to work seamlessly with our partners to improve life.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Sherry Craig
Job title: Matron Acute Medicine
Email address: sherry.craig@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07970993730 #J-18808-Ljbffr