Band 5 Dual Registered Adult and Mental Health Nurse​/Adult​/Paediatric

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 24 February 2026

Are you a compassionate, forward‑thinking nurse with dual registration in Mental Health (RMN) and General Adult Nursing (RGN) or General and Paediatric? We are looking to include such skilled staff in our Emergency Care areas and Acute Medicine Units. We are keen for newly qualified and experienced dual registered Nurses to join our teams.

If you are dynamic, thrive in a varied environment and can confidently support individuals with complex Adult mental health needs or Paediatric while also delivering high‑quality physical healthcare, your dual expertise will play a vital role in improving outcomes, enhancing patient safety, and shaping the future of integrated nursing practice.

You must be able to start at 0730 hrs for a day shift or 1930 hrs for a night shift, and be able to work days, nights, weekends and public holidays as this is a 24/7 Acute service.

To apply you need to be an NMC RMN & RGN or RGN & Paediatric trained (ESSENTIAL), be able to demonstrate strong clinical judgement and excellent communication skills. As an NMC Dual registered Nurse you will provide comprehensive mental and physical health assessments, deliver evidence‑based compassionate care, contribute to clinical decision‑making as part of the multidisciplinary team and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

You will need to be proactive and adaptable in the provision of care, with a commitment to safeguarding, equality and providing high‑quality care. As a 24/7 service you will need to work all shift patterns including days, nights, weekends and public holidays as required.

If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career and looking to work in a workplace where your dual expertise is genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.

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 develop compassionate and culturally competent leaders, are values‑driven in all that we do and create a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. We want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds and support the diversity you bring, helping you achieve your full potential.

For staff with a disability, including physical disability, long‑term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Please note the specific detailed job description for this vacancy is attached.

• Evidence of professional and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level leading to professional registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register (Adult / Child / Learning Disability or Mental Health).
• Evidence of undergraduate education for newly qualified nurses or post‑graduate continuing professional development for registered nurses who have post‑registration experience.

• Previous/recent experience or working in an acute secondary health and care setting (can include undergraduate student placements within the last 12 months).
• Willingness to become a practice supervisor/assessor or to meet NMC standards for student supervision and assessment.
• Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct and the proficiencies and standards for registered nurses; ability to apply this to undergraduate training or post‑graduate practice.
• Being an accountable professional.
• Promoting health and preventing ill health.
• Assessing needs and planning care.
• Providing and evaluating care.
• Leading and managing nursing care and working in teams – including prioritisation and delegation skills.
• Coordinating care and responding to deteriorating health.
• Improving safety and quality of care.
• Awareness of current relevant clinical and professional issues and NHS policy.
• Understanding/experience of the principles of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity.
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues.
• Experience in working in an Acute NHS practice setting as an undergraduate student nurse or post‑graduate registered nurse.

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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust