Band 5 Staff Nurse – Norman Power Centre

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Full time
The post holder will practice autonomously and be responsible and accountable for safe, compassionate person-centred evidence-based nursing that respects and maintains dignity and human rights. They will be responsible for assessment of care needs of patients and planning programmes of care, implementation and the evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision. At times they will have management responsibility for being in charge of the ward/department and supervising junior members of staff.

The post holder 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. They will work in partnership with other health and social care professionals, students and trainees and agencies, service users, their carers and families. The post holder will contribute to the practice development within their clinical care setting and work in accordance with Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines and will be responsible for completing any work-based training associated with the role.

The vacancies are x1 37.5 hours and x1 34.5 hours.

Main duties of the job The post holder will work according to the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour and relevant professional guidelines and be accountable for their own professional actions. The post holder must use up-to-date knowledge and evidence to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care, communicate findings, influence changes and promote health and best practice. The post holder must achieve and maintain competence in identified mandatory and statutory training, develop and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical practice. The post holder must respond to patients, relatives and carers' concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required. The post holder will take charge of the practice setting as required or a defined area of the practice setting. The post holder will assume responsibility for undertaking tasks delegated by the nominated line/shift manager. This may include representing the practice setting at meetings, link nurse responsibilities, audit, governance initiatives and supervision and role competence assessments for unregistered nurses and students/trainees. The post holder will delegate to and supervise the work of other staff registered and/or unregistered and students/trainees and undertake supervision, teaching, mentorship.

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. 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 reaches their true potential, achieves their ambitions and thrives 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.

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.

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 required. 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 practice 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.

Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address Norman Power Unit 14 Skipton Road, Ladywood Birmingham West Midlands B16 8JJ

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