Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our World-renowned Liver Unit at BCH site.
We are seeking 2 enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated nurses with at least 3 years previous experience at Band 5 level, to work 30hrs per week.
We are regional Centre for Liver & Small bowel transplantation within the UK, caring for children aged 0-16yrs with Acute & Chronic conditions.
We are looking for individuals who have excellent clinical and organisational skills and can provide leadership to the nursing team in order to ensure high quality care is delivered to our patients. The successful candidates will be required to take charge of the department on a day-to-day basis and coordinate flow of patients from arrival through to discharge whilst ensuring patient safety and the sustainability of good staff morale.
Main duties of the job
You will assist in managing the ward whilst upholding and promoting the Trust Values. Managerially the successful candidates will be expected to support & manage a team of staff and guide them in their personal and professional development.
There has never been a better time to join our team, we are an ambitious and world leading
Hospital and everyone who works here provides an important role in making our hospital great.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RNCB with experience at band 5
- Mentors and Assessors or equivalent
Desirable
- Appropriate specialist experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years Hepatology experience
- 3 Years as Senior Band 5 Nurse
Skills
Essential
- Full understanding of family centered care
- Demonstrates understanding of reporting untoward incidents and accidents
- To assess, plan and implement care for a group of patients
- Willing to undertake teaching role to support team.
- Evidence of mentoring and preceptorship
- Competent in aspects of scope of professional practice. Knowledge of current research
- Ability to understand and respond in emergencies
- Able to engage with IT programmes that support patient care and communicate effectively via email
- Demonstrates a mature attitude to roles and responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RNCB with experience at band 5
- Mentors and Assessors or equivalent
Desirable
- Appropriate specialist experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years Hepatology experience
- 3 Years as Senior Band 5 Nurse
Skills
Essential
- Full understanding of family centered care
- Demonstrates understanding of reporting untoward incidents and accidents
- To assess, plan and implement care for a group of patients
- Willing to undertake teaching role to support team.
- Evidence of mentoring and preceptorship
- Competent in aspects of scope of professional practice. Knowledge of current research
- Ability to understand and respond in emergencies
- Able to engage with IT programmes that support patient care and communicate effectively via email
- Demonstrates a mature attitude to roles and responsibilities
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.
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).
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.
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).
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
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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