University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 5 Staff Nurse - Ward 726
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Job Summary
Do you believe providing excellent care and getting the basics right is important?
We are one of the largest liver centres in the world and many staff come to the Liver Unit because of that reputation.
We are currently recruiting for a substantive Band 5 Staff Nurse to work on our Liver Surgical Ward 726. The ward cares for a wide variety of patients with complex surgical liver conditions, including those undergoing liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery such as Whipple's, Pylorus preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy (PPPD), Distal pancreatectomy, hemi-hepatectomy, cholecystectomy, biliary reconstruction, adrenalectomy and splenectomy. Daily patients are transferred from Intensive Care Unit (ITU), Enhanced Post -operative Care (EPOC) and Theatres.
We are looking for qualified staff with previous liver surgical experience, either as an HCA or management student, and thrive within a fast-paced environment with the ability to cope under pressure. Fundamental care is essential to our patients, and we take great pride in being able to look after this complex, yet extremely interesting patients to a high standard.
We receive support from our acute 'outreach' nurses and have several specialist nurses who assist with the care of these patients.
We are a dedicated team with the drive and resources to deliver high standards of care to all our patients. Good teamwork and communication are essential as we work with a mixture of specialist nursing teams, medics and therapists.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
The patients are at the heart of all we do on Ward 726.
Main Duties and Tasks
- Carry out tasks such as admitting and discharging, drug rounds (oral/intravenous), undertaking comprehensive assessment of patients' nursing requirements.
- Caring for high acuity and dependency patients who have been transferred from EPOC/ITU.
- Keep accurate, legible and timely documentation relating to all aspects of patient care and treatment.
- Act as an advocate for patients.
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values-driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long-term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
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Job Description
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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 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.
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Desirable
- Experience in working in an Acute NHS practice setting as an undergraduate student nurse or post-graduate registered nurse.
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.
For Help With Your Application, Contact
Jay Smith
01213717308
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number: 304-1100837
Job locations:
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
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