Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Staff Nurse

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Job summary

We currently have three endoscopy units across three sites, City Hospital, Birmingham Treatment Centre (BTC) and Sandwell Hospital. We are also looking to move into our new hospital MMUH (Midland Metropolitan University Hospital) in 2024. We are Looking for qualified nurses with PIN number, or newly qualified awaiting their PIN. The applicant should have post registration experience, be able to delegate duties, completed mentorship program/SLAIP or ENB998 or willing to complete. Their are many opportunities to joining our Trust and department such as progressing to Band 6 role, or Clinical Nurse Endoscopist. Our Endoscopy Unit is JAG Accredited, we have been recognized as the Teaching/Training Hub for staff, our nursing staff currently assist with training at BCU to other Endoscopy Nursing staff from different Trust. Develop self and maintain competencies throughout and willing to learn and expand role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for skilled and newly qualified nurses to join our growing Endoscopy Team. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, industrious, compassionate, shows commitment and strive to maintain the highest standard of care for patients and being a patient advocate. The applicant will be maintaining their own mandatory training, ensure their competencies are kept up to date in accordance with NMC guidelines and Uphold Trust guidelines. Maintain confidentiality with patients and colleagues, adhere to Infection Control guidelines and Health and Safety at work .

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:

  1. Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
  2. Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
  3. Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live

Details

Date posted

29 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-ME-5843925

Job locations

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Birmingham

B18 7QH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties for nursing staff on the Endoscopy Unit is admitting, discharging of patients, looking after patients pre, post and during procedure. Assisting the doctors during procedures, staff are also trained in consenting patients for diagnostic procedures. Due to Endoscopy being such a specialized area, staff are given competency documents on starting, also given JETS competency. Staff will work alongside their mentor and our Practice Development Nurse (PDN) in completing this. Any transferrable skills will be beneficial to the role of staff nurse on the unit, having leadership skills, willing to act as Link Nurse, act as a mentor mentor newly qualified nurses. As newly qualified staff willing to be put forward for Preceptorship Program.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties for nursing staff on the Endoscopy Unit is admitting, discharging of patients, looking after patients pre, post and during procedure. Assisting the doctors during procedures, staff are also trained in consenting patients for diagnostic procedures. Due to Endoscopy being such a specialized area, staff are given competency documents on starting, also given JETS competency. Staff will work alongside their mentor and our Practice Development Nurse (PDN) in completing this. Any transferrable skills will be beneficial to the role of staff nurse on the unit, having leadership skills, willing to act as Link Nurse, act as a mentor mentor newly qualified nurses. As newly qualified staff willing to be put forward for Preceptorship Program.

Person Specification

NMC Registration

Essential

  • Nursing Diploma or Degree -

Desirable

  • Nursing Diploma

Desirable

Essential

  • Teaching - SLAIP/ENB998

Desirable

  • Mentorship program
Person Specification

NMC Registration

Essential

  • Nursing Diploma or Degree -

Desirable

  • Nursing Diploma

Desirable

Essential

  • Teaching - SLAIP/ENB998

Desirable

  • Mentorship program

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Birmingham

B18 7QH


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Birmingham

B18 7QH


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Endoscopy Senior Sister

Joelle Smith

joelle.smith@nhs.net

01215072409

Details

Date posted

29 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-ME-5843925

Job locations

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Birmingham

B18 7QH


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