Midwifery

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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. 

Description

  Working within our division, your main duties will include: 

• Ability to provide verbal reports and maintain written reports on the patients condition for nurses and professionally qualifies workers.
• Ability to build good relationships with patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues by developing rapport, communicating clearly and accurately, active listening and the ability to empathise.  The post-holder must have the ability to refer to senior staff as required.
• Ability to recognise and diffuse potentially difficult situations in relation to patients, carers or members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise workload and delegate appropriately to Registered nurses, health care assistants and Students to ensure the efficient delivery of care to meet the individual needs of patients.
• The post holder will require organisational skills for co-ordination and provision of care needs of patients using initiative, time management , leadership and problem solving skills.

Description

Alongside our Trust induction, you will receive up to 20 hours paid supernumerary shadowing shifts working with the Mental Health Liaison team to welcome you to the Trust. We are also currently developing group supervision for our bank RMNs to support them with their unique, challenging, but satisfying, role. 

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

 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 RMN Registration with current NMC licence to practice. 

• Have relevant experience within the last 18-24 month. Newly qualified staff require 15 months post qualification experience – 3 months Preceptorship and 12 months appropriate experience. 
• Have a drive to work hard, enthusiasm and the ability to commit to a four day induction programme if successful. 
• Have Right to Work in the UK (with relevant Adaptation/ONP if applicable).  

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).  

Description

We are seeking an experienced and credible nursing leader with the ability to motivate and inspire staff to deliver the highest possible clinical and professional standards. You will be a clinical role model and will be passionate about improvement and patient-centred care. You will have a track record of empowering and motivating staff and multidisciplinary teams and working across organisational boundaries to deliver high-quality care, service innovation and improved clinical pathways.

The Division of NMSK is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties, including major trauma and neurosurgery. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. 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.

We are also a prestigious, internationally recognised teaching and research organisation providing care regionally and nationally. 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 underrepresented groups.

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. 

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. 

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.  

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.

Description

Please see the Job Description for more information

• Contribute to the performance of the Renal Research Team
• Screening and recruiting patients to a range of studies.
• Extended use of computer systems
• Enter research data onto study databases and manage any queries raised.
• Co-ordinate the logistics for patient visits and undertake patient assessments in accordance with study protocol.
• Maintain Investigator site file (s) and complete Case Report Forms (CRF/eCRF) with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ensure appropriate study information is accurately recorded in the patient’s records.
• Monitor patients for any adverse events and ensure they are reported as necessary in a timely manner.
• Work closely with the senior research nurse, research nurse team and Research and Innovation department to manage workload, study progress and personal development.

Description

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive assessments for patients scheduled for same-day surgical procedures, alongside reviewing a range of surgical presentations and generating a differential diagnosis. 

Patient Care and Management: Provide high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative period, including preoperative preparation, and postoperative monitoring, decision making, care plan generation, and response to post operative complications in the emergency setting. 

Training and Education: Participate in a structured training program.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and ensure safe and efficient care delivery. Communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and workflow.

Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of the surgical same day emergency care unit. Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based practices, contributing to the research element of surgical practice within the team.

Description

The Continuous Improvement and Learning Lead (CILT) will work with the Senior Leadership team to implement the Trust and National Patient Safety Agenda for Perinatal and Gynaecology services at North Bristol Trust. The role requires effective leadership and management skills to promote a proactive approach to patient safety practices and risk management processes. The post holder will initiate strategies to ensure quality and safety, and meet transformation governance requirements, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality service. They will support the development of a patient safety culture and safety systems. The Continuous Improvement and Learning Lead will support patient safety and quality governance improvement activities and ensure that systems thinking, human factors understanding, and Just Culture principles are embedded in all Divisional safety processes.

Description

Our Stroke department is based within the award-winning Brunel Building at Southmead Hospital.  

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. 

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).  

Description

To provide a high standard of woman-centred care in a multi professional complex setting in Central Delivery Suite including the theatre suite. To be an expert and professional role model for others in the field of intrapartum care and women’s health to offer advise that so that they can also achieve a high standard of women-centred care.  This includes junior midwives, junior doctors, midwifery and AHP students
To have continuing responsibility for the leadership for the midwifery/ nursing  supervision and management of midwives, nurses, students and maternity support workers in Women and Children’s on a day-to-day basis and in the absence of the Matron
This post will provide the clinical and managerial leadership with the Matron taking responsibility for providing a clear focus for the profession and effective clinical leadership and accountability for the service. You will be responsible for ensuring that they and their team act in a manner that upholds the values of the Trust and that of the profession. You will be working in collaboration with the Matron and Speciality team.

Description

The post holder will provide expert advice in relation to the management, reporting, investigation and follow up of adverse clinical incidents within the Neonatal setting. They will work in collaboration with the multi disciplinary team to develop robust, meaningful recommendations and identify actions for learning from incidents. 

Description

The Perinatal Quality Education Workforce (PQEW) Matron will collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team on the following:  

1. Conduct local workforce planning regularly to ensure that NBT has appropriate staffing levels in Perinatal Services to deliver high-quality care for women and babies. This will help NBT meet the national commitment to achieve staffing establishment levels and fill rates by 2027/28 for midwifery and neonatal nursing staff. 
2. Develop staff retention improvement action plans to identify and address local retention issues. 
3. Implement the core competency framework that will guide local mandatory training programs to keep staff's skills relevant to their roles up to date.
4. Ensure all perinatal staff have the opportunity for continuous professional development by taking responsibility for assessing training and learning needs by planning, implementing and evaluating the education and training across the service.
5. Strategically and operationally work within the Perinatal Quality, Education and Workforce team to promote the teaching, training, and ongoing development of midwifery and nursing staff.
6. Ensure that the non-registered workforce's personal, professional, and practice development is an active process within Perinatal Services. 
7. Provide leadership and management expertise.

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 

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. 

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.

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.