About this role
Job summary
Are you interested in Head and Neck, and Thoracic, surgery?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join the team on Ward A700, at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, for 12 months.
A700 is a 26 bedded in-patient ward specialising in Head and Neck and Thoracic surgery, both elective and emergency. You will be part of a team that is committed to providing high quality, safe and compassionate care. You will be supported to develop specialist clinical skills including airway management, intercostal catheter management and complex analgesic techniques.
Main duties of the job
Your duties will include;
Working cohesively with all members of the ward, and multidisciplinary, team.
Taking charge of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients, prioritising workload as clinical needs change.
Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care from admission to timely transfer or discharge.
Delegating tasks to a range of team members.
Maintaining accurate and timely nursing documentation in line with the Trust standard.
Promoting and maintaining a safe environment.
Acting as a professional role model, setting standard of practice and promoting clinical effectiveness.
Participating in audit, and the education of others including students and unregistered members of the nursing team.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities
Communication and Relationship skills:
Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in providing compassionate care for patients, visitors/relatives and colleagues.
Contribute towards sharing good practice within the ward/department and Trust wide.
Promote a positive image of University Hospital Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust at all times.
Work cohesively with all members of the ward team and promote effective liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times.
Communicate effectively within the team, participate in motivating and supporting team members and maintain confidentiality with patients and carers. Give written and verbal advice/teaching to patients and carers.
Patient Care:
In partnership with other professionals and disciplines, develop measurable patient care plans/goals. The process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to timely transfer or discharge.
Take charge of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients on the ward /department prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 period.
Work towards regularly taking charge of the ward/department on occasion prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 period
Delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members in relation to patient care (for example when taking charge or as link nurse)
Ensure nursing documentation is maintained, accurate and timely in line with the Trust standard
To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others.
Promote and maintain a safe environment for patient:
Administer medicines in accordance with Trust policy.
Promote a clean environment and the prevention of hospital acquired infection
Respond positively and act promptly to resolve problems/issues for patients/carers, utilising complaints procedures and PALs where appropriate.
Identify record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with Bristol NHS Foundation Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required.
Assist with the smooth running of the clinical area by carrying out other duties such as unpacking stores, tidying and cleaning up equipment.
Leadership and Management:
Act as professional role model/team leader setting standards of practice promoting clinical effectiveness and opportunities for teaching others as part of a 24hour service
Act as a role model including mentor for learners and junior staff.
Take day to day responsibility for the clinical area or sub team in a Ward or Department setting or for the total patient care or care of a group of patients in a critical care setting as required and prioritise effectively
Develop clinical reasoning skills, ensuring that when a patients condition is deteriorating this is communicated to other members of the healthcare team and acted upon in a timely manner.
Participate in the collection of audit and research data as required.
Support the ward sister / charge nurse with effective use of resources e.g. staffing, supplies, stores.
Work with senior nurses to develop management skills.
Actively manage own annual leave in line with Trust and local Policy and Procedure.
Professional Development and Education Responsibilities
Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills by participating in the Trusts appraisal and review processes.
Undertake training to extend current skills and to expand the scope of professional practice for the clinical care and patient care.
Participate in staff education and development, including utilising appropriate learning opportunities and to act as a mentor and resource for student nurses, adaptation and unqualified members of the nursing team.
Participate with link roles as appropriate, e.g. Tissue Viability, Mental Health, Infection Control.
During the first year post registration, act as an associate mentor for student nurses and other learners in the clinical environment, progressing to acting as a mentor / assessor one year post registration
Act as a preceptor to newly registered nurses after one year, post registration
Demonstrate through a holistic approach to nursing care and day to day clinical issues an understanding of evidence based practice
Research Responsibilities
Demonstrate an understanding of the interplay between research and practice to ensure patient care is supported by best evidence and continues to improve.
Demonstrate the ability to access up-to-date evidence to inform care practices
Support the collection of mandatory national clinical audit data Be informed regarding the relevant research studies being undertaken within clinical specialty and any specific responsibilities relating to ward/unit nurses.
Facilitate patient and staff involvement in research studies as part of promoting excellent care through research
Person Specification
essential and desireable Essential
Current NMC Registration RGN.1st Level 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 Interpersonal skills - Calm - Supportive - Motivated - Professional Flexible working practices for 24 hour service Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings - this could be as a student A team player Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
Desirable
experience of taking charge Willingness to develop teaching skills Previous experience of speciality Training Qualification or equivalent experience
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 Bristol Royal Infirmary
bristol
BS2 8HW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)