Job Description

The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) are actively seeking a motivated and forward-thinking senior nurse to join them in the role of Band 7 Practice Development Nurse AMU provides care within the structure Medicine and Emergency Care and umbrellas a Frailty Assessment area, Short stay area and Enhance care beds.



The primary responsibilities of the successful applicant will be to plan and coordinate education and clinical skills both bespoke and structured for AMU, playing a pivotal role in the recruitment and retention of staff.



You will play a key role in maintaining clinical quality and ensuring that clinical governance standards are upheld. You will also have responsibility for nurturing and developing the nursing Team to maximize its potential and focusing on strategies to maintain and improve staff well-being.



The post holder will lead on aspects of the Professional Development strategy for AMU,



The post holder will be an expert practitioner, and will be expected to provide leadership and direction to the AMU team



The post holder has the responsibility for assessing educational and developmental needs of all levels of nursing and other non - medical staff, devising and implementing strategies to address both individuals' and service needs.



You will be a passionate, adaptable, organised individual leading a small team, and with the responsibility for the training budget within Acute Medicine.



Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation 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 premises. As 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 understanding. The 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 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 life



Please see the attached and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.