Band 5 Staff Nurse

Job summary

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.

vacancies are available across Medicine, Infectious disease, respiratory and endocrine.

Main duties of the job

Carry out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high-quality current evidence-based care underpins all actions and interactions with patients

Act as advocate for patients within the areas, to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care

Ensure patients receive high-quality clinical care and a positive patient experience, having regard to their customs, beliefs and ethnicity

Promote a clean and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors by ensuring compliance with legislation /policies and procedures, health care associated infection prevention, governance including risk management and incident reporting and act without delay in the reporting and escalating of any areas of concern

Ensure accurate, legible and timely documentation relating to all aspects of patients care and treatment both papers based and electronically

Undertake a range of physical observations appropriate to the individual's scope of practice using a range of equipment, recording, reporting and escalating findings and concerns

Develop and initiate nursing assessments whilst also monitoring progress and implementing care

Have accountability for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to the Trust Policy to include the safe administration of medicines, controlled drugs, intravenous drugs, transfusion of blood and blood products as required by the clinical area

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.