Staff Nurse - Acute Medicine

NHS; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS trust is looking for motivated Band 5 Staff Nurses to join their Acute Medicine team. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide quality patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment, with support for professional development and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Acute Medicine preferred.
• Must have current RN registration.
• Evidence of professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to acute medical patients.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Supervise junior nurses and support staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Motivation

Compassion

Education

RN (Adult) with current NMC registration

Job description

Job summary

Acute medicine cross is looking to recruit exceptional nurses that enjoy fast pace, quick turn over nursing care whilst providing quality patient centered care.

Working across AMU and the short stay unit you will be providing care to Acute medical patients in the first phase of illness.

We are looking for band 5 staff nurses who are hardworking, motivated and committed to the delivery of high-quality care to our patients. This is an exciting time to be joining acute medicine and with the support of our dedicated Professional development team a great place to grow in your career.

This is 108 bedded unit encompassing Acute admission beds, enhanced care beds, frailty admission beds and short stay which will enable you to build your skills within the specialty of acute medicine. You will care for acute adult admissions, undertaking the nursing assessment, planning and implementation of care of a variety of medical presentations.

Main duties of the job

To co-ordinate and provide skilled nursing (without direct supervision) to patients, in accordance with responsibilities under the NMC Code of Conduct. To contribute to the continued development of nursing, including the supervision of junior nurses and support staff.

To work collaboratively within a Multidisciplinary team, internal and external to the organisation, to facilitate holistic seamless care delivery for all Trust Patients

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.

Details Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

381-ME-7211742

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT

Job description Job responsibilities

We can offer you a supportive bespoke programme designed to meet the needs of your own professional development, this includes supernumerary period with a dedicated preceptor, close involvement with our practice development nurse who will work with you to achieve further nursing skills.

We have full and part time hours available and flexible working can also be discussed but you must be able to work a variety of days and nights

Please contact any of us if you want to discuss any thing further, we look forward to hearing from you.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details on the main duties and responsibilities.

Job description Job responsibilities

We can offer you a supportive bespoke programme designed to meet the needs of your own professional development, this includes supernumerary period with a dedicated preceptor, close involvement with our practice development nurse who will work with you to achieve further nursing skills.

We have full and part time hours available and flexible working can also be discussed but you must be able to work a variety of days and nights

Please contact any of us if you want to discuss any thing further, we look forward to hearing from you.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details on the main duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification Experience Desirable

• Experience in Acute Med
• evidence of professional development
• Student assessor

Qualifications Essential

• RN (Adult) with current NMC registration

Person Specification Experience Desirable

• Experience in Acute Med
• evidence of professional development
• Student assessor

Qualifications Essential

• RN (Adult) with current NMC registration

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.

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.

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

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT

Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT

Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)