This post is only open to internal applicants.
Senior Staff Nurse/ Deputy Sister
Band 6
Main area Surgery - Ophthalmology Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: Job/shift patterns to be determined by Line Manager Hours Part time - 25.5 hours per week (As required (including some weekend shifts)) Job ref 387-S9747-GB
Site Bristol Eye Hospital - Gloucester ward/Pre-Op-Assessment Unit - Level 3 Town Bristol Salary £38,682 - £46,580 pa pro rata (salary is dependant on experience) Salary period Yearly Closing 03/07/2025 23:59
As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Are you an experienced nurse after a better work/life balance?
Are you looking to develop your existing or new clinical assessment skills within the Ophthalmology specialty?
This is the right job you are looking for!
We are a close and supportive departments making sure our focus is on both the patient's wellbeing as well as each other's.
We work alongside numerous Multi-Disciplinary Teams to provide pre and post-surgical care to patients, and their families. We ensure our patients (outpatients or inpatients) are well informed of their planned surgery, answering questions and making sure concerns are addressed appropriately.
We are close, supportive and welcoming department, and ensure that we focus on both, the patient's wellbeing and needs, as well as each other's.
We encourage informal visits for you to meet the team and have a look around our different areas and great opportunities to learn in different departments too.
The Bristol Eye Hospital is the ideal place to enhance your present skills but also to be more specialised in Ophthalmology.
We are looking for a dynamic and positive Registered Nurse with transferable skills to develop/enhance management in Gloucester ward
Please note - this vacancy is not suitable for Nurses that need to complete their OSCE exam.
Main duties of the job
* To be proactive in supporting the nursing team and acting as a positive role model always promoting best clinical and professional practice.
* Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills. Be actively involved in recruitment and staff development reviews.
* Ensure patient management care provided is according to agreed policies and protocols, taking appropriate action, seeking advice from other members of the multi-disciplinary team as necessary. This will include identification of risk (clinical, health, safety and security)
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Skills and Abilities
* Able to work within NMC Code of Conduct
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to use evidence based practice
* Ability to handle a fast throughput of work whilst maintaining high standards of individualised care
* Adaptable to changing needs of service
* ILS competence
Knowledge and Experience
* Demonstrable experience of leadership and management of a clinical team
* Evidence of leading change in clinical practice
* Experience of standard setting and audit
* Insight into effective team work and work constructively in a multi-disciplinary team
* Contributes to own personal development and service improvement
* Positive approach to change, enthusiastic and motivated
* An understanding of Trust and relevant NHS issues
* Reliable
* Enthusiastic and motivated
* Adaptable to changing needs of the service
* Willingness to undertake skills training related to the post
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
· 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 to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
· If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
· The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
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Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Francisco Fernandez-Valdes Job title Ward Manager / Charge Nurse Email address francisco.valdes@UHBW.nhs.uk Telephone number 0117 342 7130 Additional information
Informal visits welcome and recommended to get a better insight of the role and expectations. Please do not hesitate to contact Francisco Valdes (Ward Manager and Charge Nurse)
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