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Division 3B Nursing

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we know that we need incredible staff to do this.

We have full time jobs for Band 4 Nursing Associates and Band 5 Registered Nurses with any amount of experience but at UHB we also do things a little differently.

Division 3B is currently hiring across the Stroke Wards across 3 hospitals; Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital. You get to choose the site that suits you.

With any role within UHB, each post comes with the support of our team and managers. This is extended by support from our School of Nursing, AHPs and Midwifery. The School offers exciting opportunities for career growth and development, and our focus is on providing a supportive environment as part of your continuing professional development. We want you to feel a sense of belonging, community, commitment and support.

If you like what you hear about the incredible work the Division 3B Teams do, please contact by email on [email protected]

We will ensure the appropriate person contacts you to answer any questions

If you are not looking for a new job at this time we are happy to discuss future opportunities with you

Main duties, tasks & skills required

We are looking for highly motivated, professional Registered Nurses to join our specialist Stroke team, and are seeking applications from dynamic, experienced Nurses who wish to develop their skills.

We have senior management team across all wards to support you during a clinical shift. You will get the opportunity to manage a clinical shift as the nurse in charge. As a management team our focus is on your development as a band 5 staff nurse with the opportunity to undertake extra professional development at university level providing it benefits the ward area.

The Stroke unit (514) at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham comprises of 12 hyperacute monitored beds, and 24 acute beds. We deliver a 24 hour Thrombectomy service and are the only Hyperacute admitting Stroke unit for UHB, serving South Birmingham and beyond.

The ward Manager is Louise McRobie if you would like to contact for more information on 01213715143

Ward 8 at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital is an 34 bedded Acute Stroke Unit which cares for patients that have had an acute stroke or have rehabilitation from stoke. The ward managers are Sarah-Jane Taylor. If you would like more information please contact them on 01214242397

Ward 28 at Good Hope Hospital is a 24 bedded Acute Stroke Unit. Ward 14 is a 29 bedded ward, which delivers acute clinical care alongside rehabilitation to patients. The ward manager is Mazvita Muzuwa. If you would like more information please call 01214247070.

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.

Job description

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent to Level 2 Functional Skills Maths & English
• NMC registered Nursing Associate
• Level 5 Foundation Degree In Health & Care associated with Nursing Associate training

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of providing and receiving complex sensitive information
• Experience of managing / prioritising own case load / workload, using initiative
• Competent in a range of clinical skills and practices relevant to the scope of practice required
• Experience in delegating duties to others
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understanding and acts within NMC professional standards of practice contained within the NMC code of conduct
• Understanding of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity
• Awareness of health and safety issues
• Has knowledge in relation to the parameters and scope of practice in which the post holder should work and when to seek advice and support/ escalate of others for expert help and advice
• Willingness to take on new skills and develop scope of practice
• Can articulate and understanding of the importance of following Policy / Procedure , guidelines and care and treatment plans

Desirable

• Experience of Clinical Audit
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the elements associated with NMC Revalidation

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Demonstrate achievement of numeracy (including drug administration calculations) and literacy skills. Ability to read / write and speak , receive and understand instructions in English
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
• Good IT skills ability to record information electronically
• Ability to explain the requirement to balance clinical caseload
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and nonverbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of health care professionals, on a variety of complex and sensitive issues which require persuasive and empathetic skills.
• Ability to work under pressure across competing priorities , Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
• Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
• Professional appearance
• Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Caring and approachable
• Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others
• Flexible, Reliable and Punctual
• Willingness to work a range of shift patterns to cover service requirements
• Major Incident - called to duty

Desirable

• Competent in a range of clinical skills and expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice required.

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.

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.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.