Job summary UHB Paediatrics: Where a passion and career come together An exciting vacancy has arisen within University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust for a qualified and experienced nurse to join the current PATCH (Paediatric Ambulatory Treatment and Care at Home) team. The successful candidate will be required to work in collaboration with the Paediatric Assessment Units and Inpatient services at Heartlands and Good Hope Hospitals to facilitate early discharge, carry out home based clinical reviews and support hospital admission avoidance for children who live in the surrounding areas. PATCH is a very well-established service with responsibility for a variety of clinical specialty patients. It is an excellent opportunity to develop clinical, assessment and communication skills. It is anticipated induction and training for successful applicants will be required but hope to attract candidates with a working knowledge of our paediatric areas and processes. Main duties of the job We are looking for a highly motivated individual with well-developed clinical skills and who can demonstrate the ability to lone work, trouble shoot and communicate well with the MDT, children and their families. Experience in the community setting and acute paediatric areas is required. You will practice autonomously and be responsible and accountable for delivering safe, compassionate, person centred, evidence-based nursing care. You will work in accordance with Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines and adhere to the NMC Code at all times. You will practice in a holistic, non-judgmental, caring and compassionate manner that avoids assumptions, supports social inclusion and recognises and respects individual choice and acknowledges diversity. Applicants must have an interest in providing care to children and their families in their own homes and an interest in hospital admission avoidance. You should be able to work across a 7-day service and have regular access to your own vehicle for community visits and cross site travel. This vacancy is 27.5hrs per week. These hours will be worked over a 4 week roster period. 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 01 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 304-9007578 Job locations Trustwide Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH 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 Registered Child Nurse on the NMC Register Evidence of post registration CPD / Post registration qualification in ( appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to degree / masters level equivalent FHEQ Level 6 /7 Recognised mentorship course Willingness to undertake training and education to support the role of Non-medical prescriber Experience Essential Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC. Significant post registration experience, with evidence of passion/ enthusiasm and knowledge for the associated area of specialist practice Experience of working within the community setting. Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development/ competence. Demonstrate specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality. Experience and enthusiasm for teaching / assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context relating to the speciality Has understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding in relation to the role applied for Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance Desirable Experience in service development Awareness of current research related to the speciality. Additional Criteria Essential Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances. Positive and enthusiastic attitude Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others. Ability to work a varied shift pattern where required / and ability to work across UHB sites where required Ability to act on own initiative. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for daily community visits. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Child Nurse on the NMC Register Evidence of post registration CPD / Post registration qualification in ( appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to degree / masters level equivalent FHEQ Level 6 /7 Recognised mentorship course Willingness to undertake training and education to support the role of Non-medical prescriber Experience Essential Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC. Significant post registration experience, with evidence of passion/ enthusiasm and knowledge for the associated area of specialist practice Experience of working within the community setting. Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development/ competence. Demonstrate specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality. Experience and enthusiasm for teaching / assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context relating to the speciality Has understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding in relation to the role applied for Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance Desirable Experience in service development Awareness of current research related to the speciality. Additional Criteria Essential Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances. Positive and enthusiastic attitude Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others. Ability to work a varied shift pattern where required / and ability to work across UHB sites where required Ability to act on own initiative. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for daily community visits. 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 Trustwide Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)