About this role
Job summary
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Senior Sister/Charge Nurse band 7 ED nurse to undertake a 12 month secondment. We strongly believe in outstanding patient care and want to attract like-minded people to help us maintain a supportive and enjoyable place to work. Every day will be different, busy but never dull. You will enjoy working with supportive co-workers, providing an efficient and caring service to our patients.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for dynamic, motivated, clinically strong candidates with experience in Emergency Medicine and with an appetite for innovation for change and service improvement. You will be expected to function effectively in a fast paced and constantly changing environment without compromising essential standards of care and professionalism.
About us
We are fortunate to work in a purpose built unit in the heart of a new hospital and enjoy delivering care in this outstanding facility.
North Bristol Trust is a large teaching hospital and is at the forefront of academic and nursing excellence. The ED is one of the busiest in the South West. As a Major Trauma Centre (MTC) and a Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) the ED has a 6 bedded resuscitation area with a nursing ratio of 2:1, a majors area with 14 cubicles and a ratio of 1:3, an ambulatory/observation unit and a dedicated minor injuries facility, including a unit for children, which is open 24 hours a day.
Job description Job responsibilities
Why not become part of our team and take advantage of the many opportunities available to you? If you would like the chance to provide excellent patient care in stimulating and rewarding environment then we would welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
Qualified nurse Recent experience at band 6 in ED
Desirable
Masters or working towards one ENP Course
Clinical Skills Essential
ETC/main ED nursing skills/ALS/APLS
Desirable
Area of particular interest within ED/service development
Experience Essential
At least 2 years at band 6 within an Emergency Department
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 North Bristol NHS Trust
Address Southmead Hospital
Southmead Hospital
Bristol
BS10 5NB
Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)