Band 5 Staff Nurse - Gynaecology Assessment Unit

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Birmingham is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the Gynaecology Assessment Unit. The successful candidate will provide care to patients with pregnancy complications, utilizing excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Flexibility is essential as the role involves day and night shifts in a busy clinic. This position requires a nursing degree and NMC registration, along with experience in an acute setting. Opportunities for professional development are available, promoting a compassionate and diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Evidence of professional and clinical knowledge needed for registration.
• Experience in an acute hospital setting or recent student placements.
• Understanding of NMC standards and code of conduct.

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage patients in Gynaecology Unit.
• Provide elective and emergency care to patients.
• Work flexible shifts in a 24/7 service.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Nursing degree/diploma with NMC registration

Post-graduate education for registered nurses

Job description

Band 5 Staff Nurse - Gynaecology Assessment Unit

The closing date is 01 February 2026

Band 5 Staff Nurse in Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology Heartlands & Good Hope Hospital

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us in our Early Pregnancy/Emergency Gynaecology Clinic as part of Women's Services.

We are looking for a candidate who is motivated, enthusiastic and forward‑thinking to become a member of our team.

The successful candidate will need to embrace and be willing to be challenged by extremely sensitive and sometimes vulnerable patients. The ability to use excellent interpersonal and problem‑solving skills will be essential.

We are a small friendly team that is dedicated and passionate to develop our service and improve patient care.

We run a 24/7 service including bank holidays on both sites, so the candidate will be required to work both day and night shifts.

University Hospital Birmingham is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment.

1 x Full time permanent 37.5 hours and 1 x Part time Fixed‑term 9 months 23 hours

Main duties of the job

Our Early Pregnancy and Emergency Gynaecology Units are an outpatient service where we deliver elective and emergency care. A high proportion of our patients attend with pregnancy complications such as ectopic pregnancies, molar pregnancies, miscarriages and patients suffering from hyperemesis. We also see patients who are experiencing acute gynaecological issues needing urgent treatment.

A high standard of communication and the ability to show empathy is essential due to the nature of conditions our patients attend with. We work to a very high standard of care which is proven by the excellent feedback we receive from our patients.

A flexible working approach will be essential, and the post would ideally suit someone with gynaecological experience, or someone very motivated with a genuine interest in women's health.

As a band 5 registered nurse you will undertake in‑house departmental training to enable you to see patients independently. This will include triaging patients, assessing patients’ needs, reading scan reports, performing venepuncture and cannulation, safely and effectively discharging patients with an appropriate plan in place when required. The role will expand as your knowledge of early pregnancy and emergency gynaecology develops.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values‑driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such, we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For staff with a disability, including physical disability, long‑term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means we are committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Person Specification

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

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 (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

Experience

• Previous / recent experience or working in an acute hospital 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
• Experience in working in an Acute NHS practice setting as an undergraduate student nurse or post‑graduate registered nurse
• Current or previous experience working within Gynaecology or a surgical setting

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.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust