Band 5 Staff Nurse - The Barberry, Mother & Baby in Edgbaston inEdgbaston PUBLISHED MON 17 FEB 2025 Jump to job information section

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata PERMANENT

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust rlKdNGc0

Job description

The Perinatal Mental Health Service is a specialist service providing inpatient, and community treatment for mothers' who experience mental health problems during pregnancy or following the birth of their baby. Chamomile Suite is a purpose built 10 bedded inpatient unit offering conjoint admission for mothers and their babies.

We are currently looking to recruit a highly motivated mental health nurse for our inpatient service. Applicants should be passionate about delivering a high level of individualised inpatient care, have excellent leadership skills and should have a genuine interest in perinatal mental health.

Candidates should be an experienced mental health nurse, in addition to this experience within Perinatal or Female Acute Inpatients would be desirable.

Care is provided over a 24 hour period and all team members work rotational shift patterns including days, nights and weekend.

For full description of the duties involved please see the attached job description and person specification.

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To work as a Band 5 Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of specific qualifications, clinical skills, and personal attributes. Here’s a breakdown of what is typically required:

Qualifications

1. Nursing Degree: You must hold a registered nursing degree from a recognized institution. This includes a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nursing or a diploma in nursing.

2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Clinical Skills

1. Patient Care: Ability to provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and monitoring vital signs.

2. Assessment Skills: Proficiency in assessing patients’ needs and understanding complex health conditions.

3. Basic Life Support (BLS): Training in basic life support and emergency response techniques.

4. IV Skills: Competency in administering intravenous treatments if required by the department.

5. Infection Control: Knowledge of infection prevention and control measures.

6. Medication Management: Understanding pharmacology and being able to safely administer medications.

7. Record Keeping: Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.

Interpersonal Skills

1. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare colleagues.

2. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

3. Empathy: Strong interpersonal skills to provide emotional support to patients and their families.

4. Problem-Solving: Critical thinking and decision-making skills to manage patient care and resolve issues.

Personal Attributes

1. Attention to Detail: Being thorough and accurate in your assessment and treatment of patients.

2. Resilience: Ability to cope with the emotional and physical demands of nursing.

3. Adaptability: Flexibility to cope with changing situations and priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.

4. Time Management: Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage workload effectively.

Additional Considerations

1. Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Commitment to ongoing education and professional development to stay current with best practices in nursing.

2. Specialization: Depending on the setting, knowledge or interest in a specific nursing specialty (such as elderly care, pediatrics, mental health, etc.) can be beneficial.

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Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust rlKdNGc0

Job description

About us For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Requirements

Benefits

About us
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.