Band 4 Nursing Associate- Elmdon Unit

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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Band 4 Nursing Associate- Elmdon Unit

The closing date is 10 November 2026

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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 description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * GCSE or equivalent to Level 2 Functional Skills Maths & English.
• * Educated to a minimum of Level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice.
• * Nursing Associate apprentices must have completed and passed the End Point Assessment.
• * NMC Registered Nursing Associate.

Experience

Essential

• * 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).
• * Demonstrable understanding of:
• a) Being an accountable professional and revalidation requirements
• b) Promoting health and preventing ill health
• c) Providing monitoring care in the practice setting applied for
• d) Improving safety and quality of care
• e) Contributing to integrated care.
• * 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
• care professionals.
• * Experience of managing / prioritising own case load / workload, using initiative.
• * Competent in a range of clinical skills and practices relevant to the scope of practice required.
• * Experience and demonstrable understanding of responsibilities for delegation and supervision.
• * Clear demonstrable understanding of the scope of practice of the role of the registered Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and
• interdisciplinary team and the organisation.
• * Understanding of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity, can relate this to the speciality/role.
• * Knowledge of principles of Health and Safety and can apply this to the role / speciality.
• * Willingness to take on new skills and develop scope of practice.
• * Can articulate an understanding of the importance of following Policy / Procedure, guidelines and care and treatment plans.

Desirable

• * Experience of Clinical Audit

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * GCSE or equivalent to Level 2 Functional Skills Maths & English.
• * Educated to a minimum of Level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice.
• * Nursing Associate apprentices must have completed and passed the End Point Assessment.
• * NMC Registered Nursing Associate.

Experience

Essential

• * 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).
• * Demonstrable understanding of:
• a) Being an accountable professional and revalidation requirements
• b) Promoting health and preventing ill health
• c) Providing monitoring care in the practice setting applied for
• d) Improving safety and quality of care
• e) Contributing to integrated care.
• * 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
• care professionals.
• * Experience of managing / prioritising own case load / workload, using initiative.
• * Competent in a range of clinical skills and practices relevant to the scope of practice required.
• * Experience and demonstrable understanding of responsibilities for delegation and supervision.
• * Clear demonstrable understanding of the scope of practice of the role of the registered Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and
• interdisciplinary team and the organisation.
• * Understanding of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity, can relate this to the speciality/role.
• * Knowledge of principles of Health and Safety and can apply this to the role / speciality.
• * Willingness to take on new skills and develop scope of practice.
• * Can articulate an understanding of the importance of following Policy / Procedure, guidelines and care and treatment plans.

Desirable

• * Experience of Clinical Audit

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Solihull Hospital

Lode Ln

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Solihull Hospital

Lode Ln

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Amy Donohoe-Brown

[email protected]

01214244160

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

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