Staff Nurse Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

UHB Paediatrics (0-16 years): Where Passion and Career Unite!

Our High Dependency Service is expanding, and we’re seeking skilled nurses to join our growing team.

University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) Children’s Service is eager to hear from Paediatric Nurses with High Dependency experience, as well as Adult Nurses with a Critical Care qualification who have experience working with children in emergency or critical care settings.

UHB operates a large paediatric service led by a dynamic, talented team of professionals, committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our local community and beyond. We strive to provide positive patient experiences within a safe, family-centered environment.

Currently, we have a 4-bed Level 2 HDU at Heartlands Hospital and a stabilisation bed at Good Hope Hospital. Our team works across both sites to deliver HDU care to children, collaborating closely as an established multi-disciplinary team. Children may present with serious acute illnesses, deteriorating chronic conditions, require post-surgical care, or be stepping down from ITU. As part of this team, you will be responsible for providing safe, effective nursing care to these children and supporting your colleagues.

We value our staff and offer development opportunities to help you reach your full potential. If you’re an experienced nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality critical care, we’d love to hear from you!

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required:

We operate a 24/7 shift pattern, but we are open to discussing flexible working options to support your work-life balance.

As a Band 5 Nurse in the Paediatric High Dependency service at Heartlands & Good Hope Hospitals, you will join a highly skilled team caring for critically ill children at UHB.

You’ll work autonomously, taking responsibility and accountability for delivering safe, compassionate, and person-centered care.

Demonstrate evidence-based nursing care that upholds dignity and human rights.

Be skilled in assessing patient care needs, identifying deterioration, and escalating appropriately.

Plan, implement, and evaluate care plans without direct supervision.

Communicate effectively and maintain high-quality patient records.

Adhere to Trust policies, procedures, and the NMC Code.

Embrace a family-centered care approach, working closely with parents, carers, and children in the care process.

About Us:

We are proud to be one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, with a vision to Build Healthier Lives. To achieve this, we need extraordinary staff.

We are committed to creating the best environment for our staff by:

Investing in their health and wellbeing, including offering flexible working where possible.

Providing a wide range of training and development opportunities to support personal and career growth.

Ensuring all staff are treated fairly and creating an inclusive environment that enables everyone to thrive.

At UHB, we foster a culture of equity, where every voice is heard and valued. Our diverse staff networks and the Fairness Taskforce at Board level are key to ensuring that all individuals can reach their potential in a kinder, more connected workplace.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a smoke-free hospital.

Job Description:

Please refer to the attached detailed job description for this vacancy.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

Essential:

Registered Child Branch Nurse on the NMC Register, OR

Registered Adult Branch Nurse on the NMC Register with a Critical Care Course (ITU or HDU).

Evidence of the ability to revalidate as required by the NMC.

Experience:

Essential:

Child Branch Nurse: Post-registration experience in an acute paediatric environment.

Adult Nurse: Completion of a competency framework aligned to Paediatric Critical Care and recent experience in an acute NHS Paediatric care setting.

Demonstrated professional development and achievements in your current role.

Experience working both independently and within a team, with delegation and supervision responsibilities.

Willingness to become a practice supervisor/assessor or meet NMC standards for student supervision and assessment.

Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct and preceptorship principles.

Other Requirements:

Understanding of current NHS policies and practices.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

For applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship:
Applications from international candidates are welcomed and will be considered. For more details, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Skilled worker applicants must submit a criminal record certificate from each country they’ve lived in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

UK Professional Registration:
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more information, visit the NHS Careers website.

For Application Assistance: Please contact Julie Rowland at julie.rowland@uhb.nhs.uk.

We look forward to your application!