Job Description

We have an opportunity for enthusiastic & motivated Registered Nurses to join our District Nursing Team within Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospital NHS.



We are looking to recruit a nurse who is committed to delivering high standards of care, be able to work as a team player & have the confidence to work independently without direct supervision.



We have multiple opportunities across our seven District Nursing teams.



You will be expected to provide nursing care to patients within their own homes & clinic settings.



You must have effective communication & interpersonal skills & be prepared to work flexibly & collaboratively to meet the needs of the service & demonstrate a willingness to extend & develop your existing skills.



Due to the nature of the work it is essential that you have a full driving license and a car with business insurance.



To assist in the on-going assessment of users in order to determine their

individual needs/requirements based on a model of care.



To plan and implement the nursing care with the co-operation and

involvement of users and carers where appropriate.



To demonstrate, teach and advise users and carers on self-care, safety and

promotion of good health by utilising all opportunities for health promotion and education.



To participate in clinical supervision.



To evaluate the condition of users and the effectiveness of care provided and initiate any further action required.



To report and, where necessary, initiate emergency action with regard to

changes in users condition or behaviour.



To give professional advice and support as necessary to nursing colleagues.



To utilise a questioning approach to nursing and have an appreciation of

relevant clinical research findings.



To assist effective communication within the clinical environment and within the Nursing Team.



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.



Please see attached and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails