Midwifery

Midwifery Introduction - Careers

Our dedicated Women and Children’s Health Division at North Bristol NHS Trust provides the maternity services for the Trust. We can offer midwives many exciting opportunities that will help to develop skills in all areas of maternity care, including in our antenatal, postnatal and birth settings, including the central delivery suite and midwifery led birth centres. We are proud to co-produce our services with the Local Maternity System and Maternity Voices Partnerships.

What maternity services could I work in?

Midwifery Opportunities

NBT cares

Registered Midwife

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Maternity Support Worker

Maternity Support Worker

Obstetric Sonographer

Obstetric Sonographer with lying down patient using device on stomach

Current Midwifery Vacancies

Neurosurgical Specialist Nurse - Band 6

Job reference
339-JKL4366-B
Salary
Per annum
Salary period
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (no weekend cover required)
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Maternity leave
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

  • Demonstrate politeness, courtesy, and sensitivity in providing compassionate care for patients, visitors/relatives, and colleagues.
  • Contribute towards sharing good practice within the multidisciplinary team.
  • Work cohesively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and promote effective liaison with the team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are always provided.
  • Communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary, participate in motivating and supporting team members and maintain confidentiality with patients and carers. Give written and verbal advice/teaching to patients and carers.
  • will be required to have all clinical extended roles to provide seamless high quality care to our Neurosurgical patients

 

 

 

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-MED-RN-ED0524
Salary
per annum
Salary period
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Up to 37.5 hours per week)
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Substantive
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

Working within the Emergency Department, your main duties will include: 

  • Organising and participating in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care. 
  • Taking responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision, in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies. 
  • Contributing towards the health promotion for all patients by provided education, support and advice as necessary, ensuring referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.  
  • In the absence of senior staff, taking responsibility for the delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, healthcare support workers and students. 
  • Where relevant, be responsible and assist in the co-ordination of discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team. 
  • Taking personal responsibility for treating all patients with courtesy, respecting their individual needs and maintaining confidentiality at all times.  
  • Ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues. 

Bank ICU Registered Nurse - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-NBTX-RN-ICU-0424
Salary
per hour
Salary period
Flexible working - Various
Grade
Competitive - Hourly Rate
Contract
Bank
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

As a Bank Registered ICU Nurse, you will increase your skill set by working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver all aspects of patient care. Your main duties will include:  

 Supporting all clinical areas of the Trust as and when required.  

  • Taking personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and ensuring duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code.
  • Being responsible for assessment, planning, Implementation and Evaluation of patient care.
  • Taking responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants and students as required.

Successful applicants for this role will:

  • Hold RN (Adult) Registration with current NMC license to practice. 
  • Have completed Step 1 Competencies for Adult Critical Care Nurses
  • Have recent acute hospital experience within the last 18-24 months, including experience working in an Intensive Care Unit. 
  • Have a drive to work hard, enthusiasm and the ability to commit to a two week induction programme if successful. 
  • Have right to work in the UK (with relevant Adaptation/ONP if applicable).  

Lung Cancer Specialist Nurse

Job reference
339-LMG4532
Salary
per annum
Salary period
Part time - 28.5 hours per week
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
6 month secondment
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

To provide specialist nursing advice, underpinned by theory and experience, to support patients and their families/carers

  • To provide patients and staff with specialist advice to manage complex symptoms
  • To develop and share expertise within the multidisciplinary team
  • To develop and utilize the skills and expertise to act as a resource in the care of patient’s needs, ensuring an optimum level of service to patients and their carers
  • To work closely with community and network, other hospital and community staff to ensure an effective seamless service

Neuro & Ortho Spinal Scrub Team Leader

Job reference
339-ANJ4362-A
Salary
per annum
Salary period
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Staff will be required to work a full, rotational shift pattern. Please ensure you read the additional attachment with details of shift times. We are unable to offer fixed shift patterns.)
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

  • Act as the Team Leader and take direct responsibility for the day-to-day management of a clinical area. Act as a deputy to the Band 7 to facilitate the delivery of effective clinical practice, ensuring that all patients receive the highest possible standard of care.
  • Provide expert, patient focused care in the Neuro & Ortho Spinal theatre setting in accordance with Trust policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Organise and prioritise care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, delivering a high level of care.
  • Facilitate effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team and associate departments.
  • Demonstrate leadership and act as a professional role model ensuring that a professional approach is maintained by all team members at all times.
  • Address members of staff behaving inappropriately and manage any conflict arising in the absence of the Clinical Coordinator
  • Support and educate colleagues including student nurses, student Operating Department Practitioners, medical students and junior medical colleagues.
  • Facilitate the Annual Development and Review process for an identified group of colleagues.

Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-W&C-RN-NICU0424
Salary
pa
Salary period
Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

The Band 5 Staff Nurse will work and communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the successful provision of the service.
You will be responsible for assessment, planning, provision, maintenance and evaluation of family centred patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team and the infants parents.
The post holder will take responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants and students on a daily basis.
You will actively contribute to the provision of a good learning environment by taking on the role of mentor/assessor for learners e.g. Student nurses and support worker roles.

 

 

 

 

 

Bank Registered Midwife - Band 6

Job reference
339-TA-NBTX-RM-0424
Salary
Hourly rate includes AL allowance
Salary period
Flexible working - Various
Grade
Competitive - Hourly Rate
Contract
Bank
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

As a Bank Midwife, you will be working as an experienced Midwife practitioner,  exercising clinical judgement for the assessment of care needs, the development, the implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in partnership with women within the practice area.

Applicants must:

  • Hold RM (Registered Midwife) registration with current NMC license to practice
  • Have relevant Midwifery experience within the last 12 months
  • Have a drive to work hard, enthusiasm and the ability to commit to a 4-day induction programme if successful
  • Have right to work in UK (with relevant Adaptation/ONP if applicable)

Bank Operating Department Practitioner/ Anaesthetic Assistant - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-NBTX-ODP-0424
Salary
per hour
Salary period
Flexible working - Various
Grade
Competitive - Hourly Rate
Contract
Bank
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

As a Bank ODP, your responsibilities will include :  

  • Participate in all aspects of clinical operating department work
  • Provide a high standard of patient care and safety in accordance with the North Bristol NHS Trust philosophy and objectives, policies and legal requirements.
  • Ensure duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the HCPC/ NMC code of conduct.
  • Deputise for the Team Leader when required/experience allows.
  • Being responsible for assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of patient care
  • Take responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including healthcare support workers and students, as required.

Applicants must:  

  • Be a qualified ODP with current license to practice or a Registered Nurse with a recognised post graduate anaesthetic qualification
  • Minimum of 15 months post new qualification experience. (3 months preceptorship and then 12 months acute experience) 
  • Have recent acute hospital experience within the last 18-24 months 
  • Have a drive to work hard, enthusiasm and the ability to commit to a 4-day induction programme if successful 
  • Have right to work in UK (with relevant Adaptation/ONP if applicable) 
  • Have the ability to commence work within 3 months of offer 

Practice Facilitator - Band 4

Job reference
339-ANJ4498
Salary
per annum
Salary period
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

Facilitate HCSWs within ASCR wards, support assessors and carry out best practice regarding assessments. In conjunction with the Learning and Development Team, contribute to the quality assurance of assessment.

  • Identify HCSWs who are failing to meet targets and initiate action plan with SMART targets to address any issues.
  • Report any concerns to the line manager identifying those issues that may be outside their level of competence.
  • Planning, preparing, and teaching, demonstrating positive behaviour and ensure math’s, English, ICT and Safeguarding is embedded. 

 

Clinical Nurse Specialist band 7

Job reference
339-LMH4499
Salary
per annum
Salary period
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

  • To provide highly specialist nursing care for a patient caseload ensuring everyone receives a high standard of personalised care, working to co-ordinate care and provide easy access to services and ongoing physical and emotional support for patients  and families.
  • To act as an autonomous practitioner, independently planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care achieved through systematic and holistic assessment, skills and personalised care planning.
  • To provide patients and staff with specialist advice to manage complex symptoms within area of expertise.
  • To expertly deliver highly complex sensitive condition related information to patients and relatives, including delivering diagnosis, treatment option discussion and activating MDT clinical management plan.
  • Promote a culture that supports self-management ensuring that people living with cancer are aware of the full range of resources and services available, navigating and supporting where necessary and enabling individuals to manage their ongoing health and wellbeing needs.
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  • Demonstrate highly developed communication skills to provide guidance, advice, and support to the individual /carer regarding their holistic care to support what matters to the patient.
  • To demonstrate the ability to work well within a team and maintain professional relationships and communication.
  • To ensure that all patients and families are aware of all treatment options, including clinical trials, exercising shared decision-making skills.

Sister/Charge Nurse - Surgical Admissions Unit and surgical SDEC

Job reference
339-LMH4500
Salary
per annum
Salary period
Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week (This post will require working a combination of both day and night shifts across weekdays and weekends.)
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

Working in collaboration with the Senior Sisters the post holder’s main duties will include:

  • Leading the nursing team in the delivery of evidence based patient-centered care, which is of a high standard. 
  • Working in partnership with the Senior Sisters and ward team in developing the team and the provision of the service, forming working relationships with all the surgical teams that admit patients into SAU and surgical SDEC, and the bed managers to enable effective flow throughout the Emergency Department and surgical division. 
  • Being involved in the co-ordination of the ward, completion of audits, and mentorship of junior staff.
  • Being a key member in facilitating changes in the needs of the service and play a vital role in the development of the ward team including their ongoing professional development.
  • Supporting the Band 7 Senior Sisters with managerial tasks including sickness management, appraisals and 1:1’s and training.
  • Providing support and co-ordination for both the Surgical Admissions Unit and the surgical SDEC
  • Working as the Surgical Triage Nurse taking referrals from the Emergency Department, GPs, community ACP/ANP's, specialty registrars and other NHS Trusts.

This role will require working both day and night shifts across weekdays and weekends.

Clinical Research Educator

Job reference
339-BAL4477-A
Salary
per annum
Salary period
Full time, Part time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours - 30 hours per week (This role is offered at 4 days per week, so above part time, but not quite full time. Some home working may be incorporated but as a leadership role, regular on site presence will be expected.)
Grade
Band 7
Contract
This is a 12 month fixed-term contract. Secondments will always be considered.
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

The successful applicant will collaborate with a proficient leadership and delivery team. The will:

  • Lead the delivery of the Research and Development Education Project
  • Support the development of our Research Infrastructure, through engagement with the Research Competencies
  • Engage the wider clinical areas in Research awareness and education
  • Support the advancement of clinical nurses by developing and implementing a Research Education package tailored specifically to their needs
  • Collaborate closely with the Research and Development Leadership team, the Clinical Research Network (soon to be the Regional Delivery Network) and the clinical care teams

Applications are open to enthusiastic individuals committed to improving the workforce through development opportunities. Training and development will be available for the right applicant, where completion can be achieved during the course of the contract period.

Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-ASCR-RN-IC0424
Salary
per annum
Salary period
Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week (Up to 37.5 hours per week)
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Substantive
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

Our state-of-the-art Brunel Building, one of the most modern hospitals in Europe, accommodates 24 operating theatre rooms, with 72 single patient Medirooms situated in close proximity to the theatres. The Medirooms are arranged in 5 clusters over 2 floors. 

 Working within our department, your main duties will include: 

Providing direct patient care in the medi-room areas, being responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care of patients 

  • Identifying individual patient requirements and acting effectively on changing needs, liaising with and directing relevant staff.  
  • Organising time, equipment and staff to deliver safe and efficient patient care.  
  • Giving skilled support to medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team. 
  • Administering drugs and treatments as prescribed in accordance with Trust Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.  
  • Demonstrating effective communication within departments and multidisciplinary team. 
  • Advising patients, their carers and other staff on the promotion of health and prevention of illness.  
  • Recognising situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individual and institutes preventative measures.  
  • Identifying the priorities of care for patients, liaising with and directing relevant staff.  
  • Organising and participating in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care

Registered Nurse - Elective Surgical Ward - 26B - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-ASCR-RN-ES0424
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581
Salary period
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Up to 37.5 hours per week)
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Fixed Term
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

At NBT we commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

 In this vital role, you will: 

  • The post holder will be designated on a regular basis to take charge of the ward/department in the absence of the ward manager or senior nurse after two years in post and on an occasional basis within the first two years in post. 
  • The post holder will work within and lead a clinical care team. 
  • The post holder will take personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and will ensure duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code of Professional conduct. 
  • The post holder will be responsible for assessment, planning, provision, maintenance and evaluation of patient care. 
  • The post holder will take responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants and students on a daily basis. 
  • The post holder will actively contribute to the provision of a good learning environment by taking on the role of mentor/assessor for learners eg. Student nurses and support worker roles.

 

 

Registered Nurse - Vascular - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-ASCR-RN-VA0424
Salary
27055 to 32934
Salary period
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

Working within our department, your main duties will include: 

  • Organising and participating in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care. 
  • Taking responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision, in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies. 
  • Contributing towards the health promotion for all patients by provided education, support and advice as necessary, ensuring referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.  
  • In the absence of senior staff, taking responsibility for the delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, healthcare support workers and students. 
  • Where relevant, be responsible and assist in the co-ordination of discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team. 
  • Taking personal responsibility for treating all patients with courtesy, respecting their individual needs and maintaining confidentiality at all times.  
  • Ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues. 

Bank Theatre Nurse - Anaesthetics, Scrub, Recovery - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-NBTX-THRN-0424
Salary
per hour
Salary period
Flexible working - Various
Grade
Competitive - Hourly Rate
Contract
Bank
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

As a Bank Registered Nurse, you will increase your skill set by working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver all aspects of patient care. Your main duties will include:  

 Supporting all clinical areas of the Trust as and when required.  

  • Taking personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and ensuring duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code. 
  • Being responsible for assessment, planning, Implementation and Evaluation of patient care. 
  • Taking responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants and students as required. 

 Successful applicants for this role will: 

  •  Hold RN (Adult) Registration with current NMC licence to practice. 
  • Have experience working in Anaesthetics, Scrub or Recovery within the last 18-24 months. 
  • Have a drive to work hard, enthusiasm and the ability to commit to a two week induction programme if successful. 
  • Have Right to Work in the UK (with relevant Adaptation/ONP if applicable).  

Immunology Support Nurse

Job reference
339-LMG4502
Salary
PA
Salary period
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

The post holder will participate in nurse-led clinics providing allergy desensitisation and clinics offering drug and food challenges.  The post holder will be part of a nursing team providing the primary point of contact for patients, relatives, carers and clinicians, in relation to the management of immune deficient patients or complex allergies..

The post holder will participate in departmental audit and research programmes and be actively involved in educating others and disseminating good practice.

Registered Nurse - Theatres - Anaesthetic, Scrub, Recovery - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-ASCR-RN-TH0424
Salary
pro rata per annum
Salary period
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Up to 37.5 hours per week)
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Substantive
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

The main duties of the role will be dependent on the speciality you are working within. Please refer to the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications attached to this job role. 

Operating Department Practitioner - Anaesthetic, Scrub, Recovery - B5

Job reference
339-TA-ASCR-OD-TH0424
Salary
per annum
Salary period
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Up to 37.5 hours per week)
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Substantive
Staff Group
Allied Health Professionals
Town
Bristol

Description

The main duties of the role will be dependent on the speciality you are working within. Please refer to the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications attached to this job role. 

Registered Nurse/ODP - Post and Pre-Op Recovery - Medirooms - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-ASCR-RN-ME0424
Salary
pro rata per annum
Salary period
Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week (Up to 37.5 hours per week)
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Substantive
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

Our state-of-the-art Brunel Building, one of the most modern hospitals in Europe, accommodates 24 operating theatre rooms, with 72 single patient Medirooms situated in close proximity to the theatres. The Medirooms are arranged in 5 clusters over 2 floors. 

 Working within our department, your main duties will include: 

  •  Providing direct patient care in the medi-room areas, being responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care of patients 
  • Identifying individual patient requirements and acting effectively on changing needs, liaising with and directing relevant staff.  
  • Organising time, equipment and staff to deliver safe and efficient patient care.  
  • Giving skilled support to medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team. 
  • Administering drugs and treatments as prescribed in accordance with Trust Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.  
  • Demonstrating effective communication within departments and multidisciplinary team. 
  • Advising patients, their carers and other staff on the promotion of health and prevention of illness.  
  • Recognising situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individual and institutes preventative measures.  
  • Identifying the priorities of care for patients, liaising with and directing relevant staff.  
  • Organising and participating in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care.  

Community Registered Nurse - NHS @ Home - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-NHS@HOME-0424
Salary
per annum (pro rata)
Salary period
Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week (Combination of shifts 07.00-19.30 or 09.00-21.30, 7 days a week. No nights)
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Secondment
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

Registered Nurse – Band 5

 Working within the NHS@Home service, your duties will include:

  • Poviding acute care to patients with complex and specialist needs in the community, across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset.
  • Working alongside the multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate care plans.
  • Assessing the health and psychosocial needs of the patient within the hospital and community setting.
  • Plan and implement treatment and use a wide range of service to meet their needs.
  • Utilising a wide range of clinical skills to support the ongoing management of patients in their home environment e.g. delivering IV therapies, venepuncture, cannulation and wound care (not exhaustive list).
  • Communicating effectively, networking and liaising to ensure high quality responsive, safe, efficient and compassionate care is provided for our patients, carers and families.