Job summary
We are looking for kind, caring and compassionate nurses to work within our health care for older people speciality.
Do you have a passion for caring for people with dementia and complex needs?
Main duties of the job
We are seeking registered adult nurses to provide high- quality care to our acute medical and elderly patients.
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: 24 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-9018474
- Job locations: Good Hope Hospital, Rectory Rd, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7RR, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a 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).
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- * Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary NHS care setting (can include student placements within the last 12 months )
- * Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence
- * Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision to others
- * Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment
- * Understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
- * Understanding of preceptorship and work based learning and assimilation of skills and knowledge
- * Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
- * Understanding / experience of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity
- * Awareness of health and safety issues
Qualifications
Essential
- * Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register
- * Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
Additional Criteria
Essential
- * Professional appearance
- * Displays genuine interest in the post applied for and can articulate this when questioned
- * Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- * Ability to communicate articulately others
- * Caring and approachable
- * Punctual
- * Reliable
- * Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required
- * The applicant can describe why the Trust may deploy him /her to a different practice setting for a span of duty
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This advert is for Band 5 Registered Nurse - HCOP with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Good Hope Hospital, Rectory Rd, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7RR, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32073.00 to £39043.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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