Location
Salary
£28,392 - £31,157 per annum
Profession
Nursing associate
Grade
Band 4
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
01 Oct 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

11 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Skills

    Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and listening.

  • Skills

    Self-motivated to develop personal learning and skills.

  • Skills

    Able to prioritise workload.

  • Skills

    Able to work under pressure.

  • Knowledge

    Knowledge of vital signs monitoring and early identification of patient deterioration (e.g., NEWS2).

  • Knowledge

    Experience in caring for a group of patients.

  • Knowledge

    Basic understanding of pain management, wound care, and recovery

  • Knowledge

    Understanding of the principles of safeguarding in relation to the role

  • Experience

    Previous or current experience in a hospital environment

  • Experience

    Evidence of ongoing professional development

  • Qualifications

    NMC PIN Nurse associate

Desirable

3 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Knowledge

    Knowledge of the patient journey from admission to discharge in a same-day care setting.

  • Knowledge

    Basic understanding of common procedures carried out in a day case unit (e.g., minor surgeries, scopes, infusions).

  • Experience

    Evidence of orthopaedic or oncology experience during training or post graduation

Job overview

Join the Admission and Day Case Unit (ADCU) at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Birmingham. Where Compassion Meets Excellence.

Are you looking to join a dynamic, supportive team in a fast-paced clinical environment that truly values high-quality patient care? The Admission and Day Case Unit (ADCU) is a friendly, forward-thinking 20-bedded unit dedicated to both day cases and inpatient admissions. Our state-of-the-art facility includes 8 consultation rooms and a comfortable 20-chair waiting area, all designed to support a smooth, patient-centred experience.

We care for a diverse range of patients, including those undergoing joint replacements, spinal procedures, oncology treatments, and small joint surgeries. Our patients range in age from 17 to the elderly, and we’re proud to play a vital role in helping them on their journey to better mobility and improved quality of life.

Why Choose ADCU?

At ADCU, nursing excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Our team has made significant strides in developing robust and efficient clinical pathways, ensuring that every patient receives outstanding care from admission to discharge. We’re passionate about continuous improvement, and we’re always pushing ourselves to go further, for our patients and for each other.

Main duties of the job

Safe care of pre and post operative patients recovering from a variety of orthopaedic surgeries. Appropriate escalation of concern.

Pain management and medicines administrations according to NMC guidance and local policy.

Effective communication with both patients and staff.

Co-ordinating care with ward based therapy teams. Facilitating ward based investigations and procedures.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve best patient outcomes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Practice autonomously, taking responsibility and accountability for delivering safe, compassionate, and person-centred care.
  • Ensure that patient care is delivered to a high standard, efficiently and effectively, reflecting the values and ethos of The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
  • Assess patients’ care needs and independently plan, implement, and evaluate care programmes without direct supervision.

Please see attached Job description and Person specification for detailed description of duties and responsibilities.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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