Job requirements
Essential
22 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment under supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team (for newly qualified RNA's this can be proven through their training).
- Experience
Demonstrable understanding of:
- Experience
a) Being an accountable professional and revalidation requirements
- Experience
b) Promoting health and preventing ill health
- Experience
c) Providing monitoring care in the practice setting applied for
- Experience
d) Improving safety and quality of care
- Experience
e) Contributing to integrated care.
- Experience
Demonstrable knowledge/experience of application of how to apply a variety of communication skills to practice and can relate this to relationship management across health
- Experience
care professionals.
- Experience
Experience of managing / prioritising own case load / workload, using initiative.
- Experience
Competent in a range of clinical skills and practices relevant to the scope of practice required.
- Experience
Experience and demonstrable understanding of responsibilities for delegation and supervision.
- Experience
Clear demonstrable understanding of the scope of practice of the role of the registered Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and
- Experience
interdisciplinary team and the organisation.
- Experience
Understanding of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity, can relate this to the speciality/role.
- Experience
Knowledge of principles of Health and Safety and can apply this to the role / speciality.
- Experience
Willingness to take on new skills and develop scope of practice.
- Experience
Can articulate an understanding of the importance of following Policy / Procedure, guidelines and care and treatment plans.
- Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent to Level 2 Functional Skills Maths & English.
- Qualifications
Educated to a minimum of Level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice.
- Qualifications
Nursing Associate apprentices must have completed and passed the End Point Assessment.
- Qualifications
NMC Registered Nursing Associate.
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of Clinical Audit
Job summary
We're looking for compassionate and motivated Nursing Associates to join our welcoming team on the Elmdon Intermediate Care Unit at Solihull Hospital.
Elmdon is a 42-bed rehabilitation and recovery unit that supports patients who are medically stable but need a little extra help before returning home. Every day, our team helps people regain confidence, rebuild independence and achieve what matters most to them.
At Elmdon, you'll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team that places recovery, dignity and person-centred care at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with colleagues across health, social care and the voluntary sector to help patients return home safely.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop skills in:
*Rehabilitation and recovery care
*Supporting patient independence and mobility
*Complex discharge planning
*Working within an integrated multidisciplinary team
*Holistic care for patients with a range of physical and healthcare needs
What We Offer
A friendly and supportive team environment
Comprehensive induction and ongoing development opportunities
Structured competency and training programmes
Opportunities to broaden your clinical knowledge and experience
A rewarding role where you can see the positive impact of your care every day
Working Pattern
*Long Day: 07:00 -- 19:30
*Night: 19:00 -- 07:30
If you are passionate about helping people regain their independence and want to be part of a caring, dedicated team, come and join us.
Main duties of the job
- Assessing, monitoring and reviewing patients' physical and emotional needs; recognising deterioration, completing risk assessments, and escalating concerns appropriately.
- Planning, coordinating and delivering evidence-based nursing care, including personal care, nutrition and hydration, mobility, skin integrity, continence, respiratory care, infection prevention, end-of-life care, observations and agreed clinical procedures.
- Administering prescribed medicines and treatments within competence, Trust policy and scope of practice.
- Maintaining accurate, timely electronic and paper clinical records; providing safe handovers and protecting confidentiality.
- Communicating clearly with patients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team; gaining verbal consent, advocating for patients, and responding to concerns or complaints.
- Working collaboratively across services to support continuity of care, health promotion, safeguarding and integrated care.
- Delegating suitable tasks to junior staff, supervising learners and support workers, and contributing to teaching and a positive learning culture.
- Following professional standards, Trust policies, safety, infection-control, safeguarding and incident-reporting requirements; challenging and escalating poor practice.
- Managing and prioritising workload, maintaining mandatory training and clinical competence, and supporting audit, quality improvement, research and service development.
About us
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 do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 28 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-9019623
- Job locations: Solihull Hospital, Lode Ln, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2JL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Band 4 Nursing Associate- Elmdon Unit with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Solihull, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Nursing associate role. The advertised salary is £28392.00 to £31157.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Nov 2026.
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