We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, enthusiastic and motivated professional to take on the above post on Ward 12 at Good Hope Hospital.
Ward 12 is a 32 bedded mixed Older People's ward. We take on a multi-disciplinary approach to a patient's treatment, social care and complex discharge planning.
We are looking for individuals who have a passion for health care for older people, who are hardworking, compassionate, motivated to make a difference, and who want to deliver high standards of care to our older patients.
Ward 12 is a learner-led environment where nurses use coaching skills to teach and educate our students. We are looking for staff nurses who will thrive in this environment.
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. The post holder is responsible for assessment of care needs of patients and planning programmes of care, implementation, and 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, recognizes 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.
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 recognize 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 to 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 that 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. *Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description.* Person specification
Qualifications
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 postgraduate continuing professional development for registered nurses who have post-registration experience Experience
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 meet 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 postgraduate 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. Experience in working in an Acute NHS practice setting as an undergraduate student nurse or postgraduate registered nurse. Additional Criteria
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. 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 the NHS Careers website. For help with your application, contact:
Emily Hannigan 01214247865 Agenda for Change
Band
Band 5 Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working Reference number
304-9004467 Job locations
Good Hope Hospital Rectory Rd Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B75 7RR
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We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognize 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 to 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 that 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. *Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description.* Person specification
Qualifications
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 postgraduate continuing professional development for registered nurses who have post-registration experience Experience
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 meet 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 postgraduate 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. Experience in working in an Acute NHS practice setting as an undergraduate student nurse or postgraduate registered nurse. Additional Criteria
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. 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 the NHS Careers website. For help with your application, contact:
Emily Hannigan 01214247865 Agenda for Change
Band
Band 5 Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working Reference number
304-9004467 Job locations
Good Hope Hospital Rectory Rd Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B75 7RR
#J-18808-Ljbffr
