Staff Nurse

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

The closing date is 13 May 2025

Job summary

As a Staff Nurse on our Trauma and Orthopaedic ward, you will co-ordinate and provide skilled nursing (without direct supervision) to patients, in accordance with responsibilities under the NMC Code of Conduct.

You will contribute to the continued development of nursing, including the supervision of junior nurses and support staff andwork collaboratively within a Multidisciplinary team, internal and external to the organisation, to facilitate holistic seamless care delivery for all Trust Patients.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the team within our Trauma and Orthopaedic ward to provide safe, effective, efficient care. They will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluations of care under indirect supervision of senior staff. They are expected to be able to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff and work without direct supervision once the key learning outcomes of the foundation programme is complete.

To liaise and effectively communicate with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate safe and timely discharge. Act as an advocate for patients and carers and communicate to ensure individual care needs are met.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

381-SS-7087728

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Smethwick

B66 2QT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RN (Adult) with current NMC registration

Desirable

Teaching qualification
Assessing qualification
Speciality specific qualifications

Experience

Essential

Relevant clinical post registration experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RN (Adult) with current NMC registration

Desirable

Teaching qualification
Assessing qualification
Speciality specific qualifications

Experience

Essential

Relevant clinical post registration experience

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).