About this role
Job summary
Are you ready for a new challenge that offers variety, teamwork, and a great work-life balance?
We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Ambulatory Services team, working across both the Discharge Lounge and Outpatients Department (OPD).
This part-time, 12 month fixed term, post is 27.5 hours per week and provides the chance to broaden your skills in a supportive and welcoming environment.
In theDischarge Lounge, you will play a key role in facilitating safe and timely discharges, working proactively with ward teams to support patient flow through the hospital. This is a fast-paced area where you will work both independently and as part of a team.
InOutpatients, you will support the delivery of minor procedures in our Gynaecology and Urology procedure rooms. While previous experience in these areas would be an advantage, full training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
This role offers the opportunity to:
Work with a wide variety of medical and surgical specialities
Enhance and expand your clinical skills
Benefit from supportive leadership and professional development
Contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality care in an Ambulatory setting
If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and keen to explore a new area of nursing, we would love to hear from you.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.
Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:
Better outcomes for ourPatients More opportunities for our People Fairer more consistent care for ourPopulation Best Value for Public Purse Our vision for five years from now:
Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live. We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources. More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community. Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care. Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work. We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career. Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly. We will contribute to system financial balance
Job description Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name Jane Middle Job title Discharge Lounge & Outpatients Department Manager Email address [email protected]
Person Specification
qualifications and training Essential
RN (NMC registered) / or NVQ 3 Operating Department Practice pre 2004 or Diploma in Higher Education Operating Department Practice post 2004 Current NMC registration / or current Health Professions Council registration for ODPs
Desirable
Training Qualification or equivalent experience Relevant post registration course
skills and abilities Essential
Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to solve problems and use initiative Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development Competency in medication administration including IV drug administration or willingness to undergo training Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft packages) Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient Interpersonal skills - Calm - Supportive - Motivated - Professional Able to manage difficult situations Self-motivated A team player
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment Previous experience of speciality
Desirable
Experience of taking charge
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address Weston General Hospital
Grange Road, Uphill
Weston-s-Mare
BS23 4TQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)