Band 5 Staff Nurse - Trauma

About

The postholder will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient-centred care for patients with traumatic injuries on Ward 410 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. The role is permanent Band 5 work, with full-time and flexible working arrangements, and offers support and development in trauma nursing. Applicants need current UK professional registration and evidence of degree/diploma-level professional and clinical knowledge leading to NMC registration. Job grade: Band 5. Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year. Terms of service: Permanent. Reference: 304-1104240. Duty station: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands B15 2TH, United Kingdom.

How to apply

Apply online through the official advert page on NHS Jobs. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high-quality, patient-centred care for patients with a wide range of traumatic injuries.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and compassionate care, advocating for patients and supporting them throughout their journey.
• Manage your workload effectively, demonstrating the ability to work independently while contributing positively as part of a wider team.

Qualifications

• Evidence of professional and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level leading to Professional registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register i.e. (Adult / Child / Learning Disability or Mental Health).
• Evidence of undergraduate education for newly qualified nurses / or post graduate continuing professional development for registered nurses who have post registration experience.
• Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary health and care setting (can include undergraduate student placements within the last 12 months).
• Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment.
• Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct and the proficiencies and standards for registered nurses can apply this to undergraduate training or post graduate practice.
• Being an accountable professional.
• Promoting health and preventing ill health.
• Assessing needs and planning care.
• Providing and evaluating care.
• Leading and managing nursing care and working in teams -- including prioritisation and delegation skills.
• Coordinating care and responding to deteriorating health.
• Improving safety and quality of care.
• Awareness of current relevant clinical and professional issues and NHS policy.
• Understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity.
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues.