We are inviting applications for Band 5 qualified nurses who are newly qualified/due to qualify in the coming months or experienced nurses who are seeking to expand their knowledge and skills within the Acute Medicine Specialty. The Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) is a busy but rewarding area where you will be surrounded by friendly and supportive colleagues in an environment that encourages new ideas, innovation and personal development.

You will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team and be continually supported in your professional development. We will also facilitate the necessary clinical and professional skills/competencies for you to meet the needs of the role. In addition pastoral support will be provided to ensure your ongoing development as a Registered Nurse.

Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate a passion for Acute Medicine. You will be an excellent communicator and organizer, be willing to deal with complex and difficult situations and competing demands. The role will involve the assessment, co-ordination, and effective management of patient care. You will need to be a creative thinker, problem-solver and team player.

Our philosophy has always been to provide the highest quality care at the front door.

Main duties of the job

MAU is a fast-paced assessment area where we aim to discharge/transfer patients within 24hrs.

Main duties include:

to carry out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality

current evidence based care underpins all actions and interactions with patients.

Develop and initiate nursing assessments and care plans based on assessment and

observation of the patient's physical and psychological well-being / illness.

Monitor patients progress, ensuring accurate records of all relevant observations and

clinical assessments are kept and take appropriate action as indicated.

Work towards safe and timely discharge plans and or transfer of care from the ward/

service and ensure barriers to discharge/ transfer are identified and acted on

appropriately.

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

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.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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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 or working in an acute secondary NHS care setting (can include student placements within the last 12 months )
• Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence
• Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision to others
• Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment
• Understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
• Understanding of preceptorship and work based learning and assimilation of skills and knowledge

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

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