Staff Nurse - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

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    Job summary

    The Regional Haemoglobinopathy Coordinating Centre (HCC) based at City Hospital is looking for a dynamic and motivated nurse who wants to make a difference to join our specialised team. The perfect candidate will have an interest in the speciality and excellent communication skills, phlebotomy and cannulation skills will be an advantage. A tailored education and support programme will be developed for the successful applicant.

    For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Sarah Wiltshire, Clara Mugwagwa or Rejoice Nhevera on

    Main duties of the job

    Supporting outpatient clinics, and day case treatments as well as delivering an outreach service to support the inpatient service. Education and teaching. The sickle cell and thalassaemia centre is based at City Hospital, alongside the haematology inpatient ward. There would be an opportunity to rotate to the ward if desired.

    About us

    Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

    Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

    We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:

  • Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
  • Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
  • Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
  • Job description

    Job responsibilities

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

    Person Specification

    Experience

    Essential

  • Relevant clinical experience, including that as a student or unqualified nurse
  • Desirable

  • Phlebotomy and cannulation experience
  • Qualifications

    Essential

  • RN with NMC registration
  • Desirable

  • Teaching and assessing qualification