University Hospitals Birmingham
Job summary
An once in a career opportunity is now available for a Registered Nurse to join the brand new Heartlands Treatment Centre (HTC) Ambulatory Care Floor team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Nurse to play a key part in delivering professional clinical standards, advance patient experience and develop skills to drive excellent standard of care for our patients.
The brand new HTC Ambulatory Care floor area will consist of 30 multi-speciality ambulatory care trolleys and 10 overnight beds. Facilitating the pre & post op care and discharge for Intervention Radiology, Endoscopy, ENT, Imaging, General Surgical and Urology patients.
Previous surgery experience is not necessary as we will offer a supportive and tailored development program with a dedicated mentor, Clinical Education (CE) team support and protected supernumerary period. We welcome applications from newly qualified Nurses.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
You would be managing your own caseload of patients, both pre and post operatively. You will complete a nurse led admission for your group of patients and you must be able to communicate effectively to gain a detailed medical history in order to provide a safe pathway to theatre and discharge.
You will be required to work flexibly within the team in a dynamic and changeable environment which can evolve throughout the day with competing demands and post-operative requirements.
We want to find Nurses with excellent communication skills to link our team with the wider multidisciplinary services involved in our patient’s pathway. We are looking for individuals who are not afraid to advocate for our patients and to build up a rapport in a time where they can feel anxious and uncertain about their procedure.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC
Register
Evidence and ability to revalidate as
required by the NMC
Experience
Essential
Previous/recent experience of
working in an acute / NHS care setting
(can include student/ trainee
placements within the last 12 months)
Evidence of achievements and career
development in current post of ongoing professional
development/competence.
Experience of working on own and in
a team in a health care environment
delegating others within a
team/providing supervision to others
Can articulate willingness &
demonstrate knowledge in relation to
student supervision and assessment
(This can include experience as
student Nurse, Registered Nurse for
newly qualified applicants)
Understanding and knowledge of the
NMC code of conduct
Awareness of current relevant NHS
policy context in relation to the role
Can demonstrate an understanding /
experience of the principles of
Safeguarding and Mental Capacity and
how this related to the role
Awareness of health and safety issues
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.
Salary: £27055.00 to £32934.00 per annum
Closing Date: 30 April 2023