Staff Nurse HDU | The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Birmingham is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to support maternity cover within a High Dependency Unit (HDU). The role includes working shifts to provide care for Level 2 patients and developing critical care skills. The successful candidate will work closely with a team to ensure safe patient care and will have opportunities for professional growth. The advert closes on December 24, 2025, and the Trust offers flexible working arrangements to promote inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Must hold NMC registration as a nurse.
• Experience in nursing care in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Ability to work shifts and adapt to changes in the service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate assessment of patient care needs and develop care plans.
• Administer medications according to local policy.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care assessment

Clinical competencies

Medication administration

Education

NMC registration

Job description

We are looking for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to support maternity cover within HDU.

HDU is a 24/7 service; you will be expected to work a shift pattern within these hours. Current hours and shift patterns may be subject to change depending on the needs of the Service. The nurses are supported by a team of healthcare assistants and administrative staff, and we work closely together to achieve safe care for Level 2 patients.

We are a 6‑bedded HDU that cares for Level 2 patients. We look after deteriorating patients from the wards, complex oncology and complex orthopaedic surgeries where the patient may require extra level of support.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within the Critical Care demographic. You will be supported by the HDU clinical practice facilitator and nursing team to expand your knowledge and skills and complete competencies within critical care and develop as a High Dependency Nurse.

Are you a team player, innovative and looking for new ways to demonstrate your wider skills?

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital is leading the way and we would love you to be part of our journey.

If the above description sounds like you, please contact Senior Sister Helen Allen on 0121 685 4272 for an informal discussion about the vacancy.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviours, revalidation and relevant professional guidelines, independently / autonomously and at times without direct supervision.
• Be accountable for your own professional actions and those delegated to others.
• Ensure accurate assessment of patient care needs, develop care plans, implement and evaluate care based on the patient needs.
• Achieve and maintain competence in identified mandatory and statutory training; develop and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical practice (e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, urethral catheterisation and other relevant duties).
• Respond to patients, relatives and carers' concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required.
• Take charge of the practice setting as required.
• Assume responsibility for undertaking tasks delegated by the nominated line / shift coordinator, including representing the ward at meetings, link nurse responsibilities, audit, clinical governance initiatives and supervision and role competency assessments for unregistered staff and students.
• Contribute to the development of service and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and outcome and ensure standards of care are monitored and maintained within the organisation.
• Delegate appropriately to and supervise the work of other staff registered or unregistered and students.
• Assist with the induction and orientation and subsequent development of junior staff within the ward or department.
• Maintain accurate nursing records ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and promptly.
• Administer medications as described by local policy and in line with the NMC’s standards for medicines management.
• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures.
• In accordance with individual patient care, and utilising appropriate computer software and/or monitoring equipment, on a daily basis undertake and record patient observations.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and a regular review will take place with the postholder as part of their ongoing development and performance management.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated and people feel able to bring their whole authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family-friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies. The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities. If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require reasonable adjustments, please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position.

To find more about our staff benefits, please visit our website.

**This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Dec 2025**