Registered Nurse (Bank) - COVID-19 in Birmingham

Could you bring your Acute Nursing experience to Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust and provide essential patient care?

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust is one of the largest National Health Service Teaching Trusts in England and comprises Sandwell General Hospital in West Bromwich, City Hospital, Birmingham, and Rowley Regis Hospital.

Trust vison is to become renowned as the best integrated care organisation in the NHS. 7,000 people employed and they are focused in ensuring their people receive the best possible development to give everyone opportunities.

As a Nurse at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals, there is a strong commitment to support you from clinical team leaders, supervision and teamwork.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for Registered Nurses to join the staff bank at Sandwell and West Birmingham who are seeking ad-hoc shifts and or longer-term placements opportunities.

As a Registered Nurses you will join an integrated award winning community nursing team, you will work alongside General practitioners, Physiotherapists, occupational therapists and external care agencies all caring for patients with long-term conditions who may have complex requirements.

To apply for this post, you must have one of the following:

• Have a minimum of 12 months experience as a Registered Nurse, working with acute patients in a hospital or agency environment within the last 2 years
• A valid NMC PIN
• Undertake nursing assessment and evaluation to enable development of appropriate plans of care based on the needs of the individual
• Be proficient in the delivery of care to patients
• Ensure safe administration of drugs in accordance with NMC and CHS policies
• Ensure accurate records are kept in accordance with CHS policy and NMC guidelines
• Carry out nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and standards
• Undertake regular mandatory training

What you will be doing?

You will be working alongside experienced acute professionals and supporting them in several areas, meaning that you can bring your vital skills and support in the following disciplines:

• Provide exceptional patient care which is underpinned by the best evidence-based practice and trust values.
• Work in partnership with the patients’ family and friends, and to be actively involved in the caring process on behalf of the patient where agreed.
• Manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.
• Communicate effectively with patients/relatives/carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain and develop high standards of nursing care, reflecting the professional nursing practice and patient care commensurate with the Exemplary Professional Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
• Maintain and develop general and specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the clinical area.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model to others at all times commensurate with The Code (NMC 2015).
• Work proactively to ensure every hospital visit meets the needs of the patient and that patients are discharged in a timely manner ensuring effective communication with the family and/or relevant agencies as planned and agreed.

Who are we?

Who are we? Well … If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff. NHS Professionals works with trusts to develop ‘bank’ of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS.

Registering with NHS Professionals

We value your skills, dedication, and commitment in supporting your local Trust and the NHS. We believe together we continue to deliver world-class healthcare service to our patients.

By registering, you can tackle unfilled shift pressures by supporting last-minute shifts, while receiving several attractive incentives:

• Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!
• First choice of shifts at your Trust – Access to shifts before they are available to agency
• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle – Take control of when you want to work
• Build holiday allowance for every shift you work
• Book and manage your shifts on the go – Access shifts anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
• Support when you need it – 24/7 365 days – Call us anytime
• Stakeholder pension scheme
• Register today for various flexible shifts and long-term placement opportunities. The Rapid Response process to join is simple, fast and you can be joined at a local trust rapidly through NHS Professionals

We also have a range of flexible Bank shifts and long-term placement opportunities.

Register today to find out more information.