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Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join our team on Ward 33A.
Our ward is a busy 28 bedded Burns and Plastic Surgery Ward; with 20 en-suite rooms and 2 four bedded bays along with an Adult Burns Clinic run on the ward.
North Bristol Trust is the Regional unit for Burns, and the major trauma centre for Plastic and reconstructive surgery for the Southwest of England. You will be based at our state‑of‑the‑art £450m Brunel Building here at Southmead Hospital.
Why Apply?
* Work within our Regional Burns Unit and Major Trauma Centre
* Be part of our plastic reconstruction team which is one of the best in the country
* Work within a multi‑disciplinary team alongside 19 burns and plastic surgery consultants
* Work in our ward based Adults burns clinic with future opportunities to run the clinic.
* We offer ward and Trust based in house teaching with opportunities to attend university based courses
* Opportunities to work towards specialist nurse roles.
Main Duties
* Working with patients who have undergone emergency or elective reconstructive surgery for trauma related injuries, cancer, burns and other minor/major injuries
* Being responsible for coordinating and providing complete care to allocated patients and work as a part of the team
* Participate and or carry out small to complex dressing changes in wound management
* Working closely with members of the multidisciplinary team, including therapists and psychologists, doctors and specialty nurses.
* To be actively involved in their own development and supporting junior members of the team in their development
* Supporting patients and their families during their stay
* To work in Adult Burns clinic
* To strictly adhere to local and trust‑wide Infection Control policy and procedures
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award‑winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti‑discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all under‑represented groups.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.
* Organise and participate in the delivery of high standards of evidence‑based nursing care.
* Take regular responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
* To report to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team any significant changes in a patient’s condition or situation.
* Responsible for taking charge of the ward/department on a regular basis in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility.
* Take personal responsibility as a team leader for the delivery of care of patients in a defined area.
* To contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support and advice, as necessary. Ensure referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
* Ensure the safe ordering, administration and custody of patients’ medication according to Trust policies and procedures.
* In the absence of senior staff be responsible for delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, health‑care assistants and students.
* Where relevant to be responsible for and assist in co‑ordinating discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.
* Where relevant, responsible for the admission, assessment and preparation of patients undergoing treatment or investigations.
* Escort patients to other wards or departments as required.
* To take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients are treated with courtesy at all times, the individual needs of patients are respected and confidentiality is maintained at all times.
* Liase effectively with other disciplines or departments as appropriate.
* To be able to act in emergency situations and to be familiar with emergency procedures including fire and resuscitation.
* To be responsible for the support and direction of junior staff in such situations according to Trust policy.
* To be responsible for ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues.
* Ensure the readiness for use of special equipment and the availability of nursing supplies in conjunction with the senior ward nurses.
* Ensure the safe custody of patients’ valuables and property according to Trust policies.
* Report to nurse in charge/line manager all complaints, incidents or accidents involving self, staff, patients, visitors and complete relevant documentation according to Trust procedure.
* Be responsible for reporting and documenting any broken or damaged equipment according to Trust policy.
* To have detailed knowledge of Manual handling regulations particularly with regards to the moving and handling of patients.
* To be responsible for ensuring that assessment of patients’ manual handling needs are carried out and ensure junior staff and students follow these requirements in the course of care delivery.
* Ensure safe storage and disposal of substances hazardous to health in accordance with Trust policy. Ensure availability of facilities for disposal of sharps, toxic/cytoxic waste in accordance with trust policy.
* In support of senior staff or ward manager assist with monitoring and report to ensure stock levels are maintained and that the correct quantities are in supply.
* Monitor the use of supplies by junior staff to promote efficient use of all supplies.
* To be aware of the directorate bleep holding function.
* To have an awareness of the requirements for staffing the ward or department.
* Undertake aspects of ward administration as agreed by the ward/department manage.
* Report reliably any episodes of sickness for self or that are reported to you to the Registered nurse in charge to enable skill mix to be maintained.
Working Conditions / Effort
* Nursing staff may be required to work in any location owned, managed or attributed to the Trust sites depending on the demands of the service.
* Workloads may be unpredictable on a day to day basis and variations in activity should be expected.
* Staff are required to walk or stand for the majority of the shift time.
* Weekend and night working may be expected as part of the role, unless otherwise agreed with relevant managers.
* Manual handling of loads and patients using the appropriate aids and assessments will be required on all shifts.
* Pushing commodes, trolleys, beds and other furniture according to manual handling policies may be required on all shifts.
* Contact with blood and bodily fluids on all shifts.
* The staff nurse may be expected to deal with distressed, violent or aggressive (verbally or physically) patients and relatives on occasion.
* The requirement to take responsibility for nursing acutely ill and vulnerable patients at times.
* Due to the nature of the workload staff will be required to concentrate at a high level often during the shift in relation to carrying out instructions/documentation/communication. This will involve the use of computer screens for short periods of time.
* The staff nurse will be required to be responsible for multiple tasks, delegation, other staff/carers and patients simultaneously frequently throughout a shift.
* Staff may be required to act quickly and immediately in the event of emergencies or other unexpected events within the ward area.
Person Specification
Education / Training / Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered Nurse, with current live Registration.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable criteria
* Teaching and assessing qualification or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration (secured a position on this type of course).
Work Experience
Essential criteria
* Completion of training for extended roles required by the ward/department. i.e. IV drug administration, cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, male catheterisation, PCA and Epidural training.
* Currently working as a Qualified Nurse with at least 12 months recent, post registration experience or a Qualifying Student who has completed acute placements.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Essential criteria
* Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e. IHS, Acis, Email use.
* Time management / basic problem solving skills.
* Ability to organise own workload.
Desirable criteria
* Completion of relevant clinical skills related to surgical nursing.
If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.
If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151.
North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre‑employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
Seniority level
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Employment type
* Full‑time
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* Health Care Provider
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