About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedic and Spinal Nurse Specialist to join the team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC). This role is a part-time position (0.7 wte) offering flexibility. The successful candidate will be appointed as either a Band 6 or Band 7, dependant on experience.
You will assist with the provision of expert clinical care, support and advice for children and families/carers under the care of the paediatric trauma and orthopaedic and spinal services based at BRHC, throughout the care pathway, ensuring a seamless service for these patients. You will work alongside the established team of Band 6 and 7 Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedic and Spinal Nurse Specialists.
We are seeking a caring, motivated, reliable and dynamic nurse with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to contribute to the provision of an excellent standard of care to this patient group within the BRHC in-patient and out-patient setting as well as supporting families on discharge.
Interviews week commencing 22nd June
Main duties of the job
Ensure high-quality care for inpatients, including clear record-keeping and effective case load management systems. Develop the service in collaboration with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and community teams, ensuring equitable access to acute hospital care for children with learning disabilities and/or autism. Provide expert advice and support to hospital staff, carers, and families, facilitating reasonable adjustments to hospital procedures to meet the needs of children and young people Support safe discharge planning and help prevent delayed discharge or avoidable readmissions, ensuring children receive the care they need in a timely and safe manner. Act as a role model for junior staff and students, providing guidance, mentorship, and clinical supervision. Lead and participate in projects aimed at improving care pathways and outcomes for children with trauma, orthopaedic or spinal needs, including service evaluation and development. Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to care that meets both clinical and emotional needs. Provide insightful, empathetic communication with families, particularly in complex or sensitive situations, ensuring families feel supported and informed throughout the process. If you are passionate about improving care for children trauma, orthopaedic or spinal needs and want to make a real difference in a hospital setting, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. 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 the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the 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 application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Training & Education Essential
RSCN Current NMC Registration 1st Degree In nursing or health related subject, willing to undertake/working towards Qualification in Teaching and Assessing Willingness to undertake further Level 3/Masters level study
Desirable
Relevant accredited post registration qualification at level 3 Qualification / Short course/module in Trauma and Orthopaedic /Surgical nursing.
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Appropriate post registration experience in nursing speciality Recent experience of nursing children within the paediatric trauma & orthopaedic setting Appropriate proven leadership and management experience Proven commitment and experience, evidence in teaching Experience as preceptor / mentor
Desirable
Experience of undertaking research or audit Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken
Skills & Abilities Essential
Organisation and management skills Teaching Ability to work effectively under pressure and problem solve Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service Ability to work alone or as part of a team. Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work and to support others Knowledge of national and local specialty specific issues IT skills including use of email and Microsoft office packages Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor Innovative and participates with practice and policy change Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care Excellent interpersonal and communication skills) Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
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 University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)