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An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Reginal Tropical Medicine and Infection Unit at Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham, for a compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Nurse. We are a 47 bedded unit with dedicated and supportive staff that have an interest and passion in Tropical Medicine and Infection. You will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team caring for patients and undertaking delegated tasks from the ward manager/ward sister with the opportunity to improve and expand on your clinical knowledge.

On Ward 28, there is a supportive, friendly team making staff feel valued and motivated. We put patients at the heart of all that we do and work collaboratively to deliver the very best for our patients. There is an excellent preceptorship programme designed to facilitate efficient development of competence, confidence and expertise. You must possess a caring, compassionate and positive manner and have excellent communication skills.

Ward 28 is a busy and dynamic ward specialising in Infectious Diseases. Our team care for patients with complex infections acquired in the community and healthcare settings. We have expertise in the management of resistant tuberculosis, complex HIV, viral hepatitis, orthopaedic bone & joint infections and infections acquired during travel to tropical regions. This role offers a platform to develop skills and knowledge in the area of Infectious Diseases.

In return as a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will have the opportunity to work with a supportive, friendly team who are passionate about making staff feel valued and motivated.

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 are committed to developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders and creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. We aim to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds and to support them to achieve their full potential. For staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care for patients within the unit.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward manager/ward sister.
• Engage in opportunities to develop and expand clinical knowledge and skills.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care and maintain high standards of clinical practice.

• Band 5 Registered Nurse (NMC registered).
• Caring, compassionate and positive manner with excellent communication skills.
• Committed and motivated to provide high-quality nursing care with a keen interest in developing new skills.
• Willingness to participate in a supportive preceptorship programme.