3 x Senior AACHC Nurses

Ready to elevate your nursing career? We are seeking three dynamic and compassionate Band 6 Senior Nurses to join our vibrant Adults, Acute, Community, and Childrens (AACHC) service. This is your chance to step into a pivotal role where your expertise directly shapes outstanding patient care across diverse settings.

Job Details

Reference Number: B0654-25-0009
Employer: NHS Trust (NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit)
Location: Birmingham/Solihull
Salary: Band 6 (£37,162 - £44,629 per annum) + High-Cost Area Supplement (if applicable)
Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Responsibilities

As a senior member of our team, you will be a clinical leader, an expert practitioner, and a vital support to your colleagues. You will manage complex caseloads, drive service improvements, and mentor junior staff in a supportive environment.

Clinical Practice & Caseload Management

• To manage a defined, complex caseload, using advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients within the AACHC service.
• Prescribe, review, and evaluate the effectiveness of medication and treatment therapies in line with patient group directions and professional standards.
• Lead and deliver a range of clinical interventions and procedures, acting as an expert resource for the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
• Ensure the provision of comprehensive health education and promotion to patients and their families.

Leadership, Supervision & Management

• Provide day-to-day clinical leadership, professional supervision, and mentorship to junior nursing staff, students, and support workers.
• Deputise for the Band 7 Team Lead in their absence, ensuring the smooth and effective running of the service.
• Contribute to the induction, training, and development of team members, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of clinical services, proposing and implementing changes to practice.

Quality, Safety & Governance

• Act as a champion for clinical governance, leading on risk assessment, incident reporting, and the implementation of resultant action plans.
• Undertake clinical audit and evaluate standards of care, using the findings to improve service quality and patient outcomes.
• Ensure that care is delivered in accordance with all local and national policies, procedures, and guidelines, including the NMC Code.
• Promote a safety culture and ensure all practice is in line with safeguarding principles for both adults and children.

Communication & Teamwork

• Work autonomously whilst functioning effectively as part of an MDT, building strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues in health, social care, and voluntary sectors.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with patients, carers, and team members, ensuring a seamless patient journey.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive patient records in line with professional and trust standards.

Professional Development

• Take responsibility for your own continuous professional development, maintaining your NMC registration and fulfilling revalidation requirements.
• Keep up-to-date with professional practice and new developments, incorporating evidence-based findings into your work.

Person Specification Essential Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult/Child/Mental Health/Learning Disability) with current NMC registration.
• Post-registration qualification or significant equivalent experience relevant to the AACHC setting.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Substantial post-registration experience, including within a relevant acute, community, or children's setting.
• Proven experience in managing a complex clinical caseload autonomously.
• Demonstrable experience in mentoring, supervising, and supporting junior staff.
• Excellent clinical assessment, care planning, and evaluation skills.
• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to motivate a team.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Competent in using IT systems for patient records and data management.

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescriber qualification.
• Physical assessment skills course or equivalent.
• Experience in clinical audit and service improvement projects.

What We Offer

• A comprehensive induction and a supportive preceptorship programme.
• Excellent opportunities for ongoing training, development, and career progression.
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• A competitive pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• A culture that promotes flexible working and a positive work-life balance.

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.

Additional Details

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working