Division 3B Nursing
We are currently looking to recruit you into our Ward 30 at Heartlands, Ward 11 at Good Hope Hospital, Ward 20B at Solihull Hospital, East Ground B at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. You will have the opportunity join these hard working teams and help them deliver high standards of care to their patients.
Below is a list of the wards within our division where there are vacancies and contact details
If you like what you hear about the incredible work the Division 3B Teams do, please contact by email on Darren.Brinkworth-Cleary@uhb.nhs.uk
- East Ground B QE:- 22 bedded unit that caters to the care of female older adults- for more information about East Ground B please speak to Sophie King Ward Manager 01213716192
- East 2 B QE:
- Harborne Ward QE
- Edgbaston Ward QE:
- OPAD (Older Person Assessment Department) BHH:
- Ward 21 BHH:
- Ward 29 BHH:
- Ward 30 BHH: 28 bedded ward for older adults with complex medical needs/dementia care/EOL care please speak to Karen Segovia 01214242230
- Dementia, delirium outreach Team:
- Ward 20A SHH:
- Ward 20B SHH: 26 Bedded Female and Male unit which caters as a short stay Older Adult Ward admission priority is given to Trauma and Orthopaedic patient that require Rehabilitation. Ward Manager is: Ann Bocock 01214244133
- Ward 15 GHH :
- Ward 9 GHH: is a 33 bedded unit that caters to the care of the older adult. For more information about ward 9 please call Laura Cameron ward manager 01214249585
- Ward 11GHH:
- Ward 12 GHH:
We are looking for dynamic and motivated nurses who are able to excel in a very busy environment, catering for a diversity of patients with acute and chronic medical and nursing needs.
We have vacancies for qualified nurses with an active NMC pin number as well as nurses about to qualify and receive their NMC pin number who have a interest in Acute Elderly Care Medicine and want to come and join our dynamic team.
The trust has an excellent in house training facility to assist all staff to reach their career goals.. The wards take a proactive part in helping ensure staff are able to attend training to help them develop the skills they need to ensure they provide the highest standard of care to their patients.
Previous acute medical experience is an advantage but all applicants will be considered as long as they are willing to learn .All successful applicants will have a structured and supported induction period and will be able to access ongoing training and support from within our clinical training and education team.
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.
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.
*Please Note : For a specific detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
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
Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary and cross agency work environment under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary 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
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.
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.