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?
What maternity services could I work in?
×Our Maternity Services at North Bristol NHS Trust include the following:
- 24hr antenatal assessment unit
- Mendip Birth Centre – An alongside midwifery unit which support approx. 500 births per year in the birth centre and at home.
- Cossham Birth Centre – a freestanding midwifery unit with up to 150 births per year.
- A 15 bed Consultant led Obstetric Unit, including dedicated space for providing Level 2 High Dependency care and a newly refurbished bereavement suite
- Cross city maternal medicine services with specialist endocrine, epilepsy, haematology and renal clinics.
- A Fetal Medicine Service including preterm clinics.
- A Community Midwifery Service which covers South Gloucestershire, North Bristol and North Somerset.
- Specialist Midwifery services including bereavement midwives, complex care midwives, perinatal mental health team, practice development team, infant feeding team and fetal monitoring midwives.
- Collaborative working with the Trust theatre teams in the provision of elective and emergency maternity theatre care.
- Our Continuous Improvement and Learning Team, which has previously been awarded Healthcare Team of the Year at North Bristol NHS Trusts’ Annual Staff Awards.
Other divisional services include:
- Our dynamic Gynaecology Service with a clear vision to develop and take the service into the future with increased ambulatory care, supported by the Gynaecology Matron.
- The tertiary level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, which is renowned for its excellent outcomes, particularly for the very preterm baby, which has 34 cots and offers intensive care, high dependency care and special care, with transitional care facilities on the postnatal ward.
- Our Maternity Unit works closely with interventional radiology in the management of placenta accreta/percreta providing a 24-hour service which accepts tertiary referrals for women with an abnormally invasive placenta.
Midwifery Opportunities

Registered Midwife

Registered Midwife
×We are fortunate to be able to offer new and exciting opportunities within our team who provide personalised, safe care and wellbeing for all women, babies and their families.
Our Practice Development Team and line managers will provide you with a comprehensive local induction /orientation programme that will enable you to gain experience within our hospital and community settings.
Our clinical education facilitators and practice education facilitators offer the opportunity to work alongside you within all clinical areas to ensure a smooth transition to our unit. We also have bespoke health and wellbeing support available, alongside the award-winning Trust Health and Wellbeing programme.
For newly registered Midwives, our comprehensive Preceptorship programme will ensure you are supported with your transition from student to registered professional.
As an organisation, we have strong links to the University of Bristol and University of the West of England. More than 7,000 patients take part in research with more than 500 studies each year, including through our active maternity research team.
The Women and Children's research department consistently tops the West of England clinical research network recruitment to Reproductive Health and Childbirth studies. From fertility to gynaecology, the department is committed to ensuring that all women – and in some cases their partners and babies - are offered the chance to participate in innovative and work leading research,
Want to find out more? Book a place at an upcoming event to meet our teams or explore current roles available below.
Maternity Support Worker

Maternity Support Worker
×Maternity Support Workers are a vital members of the direct care team who support registered practitioners to meet woman’s needs during their time in our care.
Our Maternity Support Workers are responsible for providing care and therapy to women as delegated by the registered practitioner and directed by the appropriate team leader.
We can offer excellent career development available through our tailored educational pathways.
To work as a Maternity Support Worker (band 3), you will need to have completed an Apprenticeship in Health Level 3 or a QCF Diploma Level 3 Health.
If you have not completed the above training and would like to work as a Maternity Support Worker, we can offer a training contract dependent on your educational requirements. Prior to undertaking the Band 3 Maternity Support Worker apprenticeship, the expectation is that you would have already completed a level 2 Healthcare Support Worker standard or equivalent qualification.
At the end of this education pathway, you will achieve a level 3 Apprenticeship in Health.
Our Apprenticeship team have recently received Matrix Standard accreditation. The Matrix Standard is the Department of Education’s (DFE) standard for ensuring the quality of the delivery of high-quality information, advice and guidance.
Obstetric Sonographer

Obstetric Sonographer
×Working within our Obstetrics Scanning Department, based within our Antenatal Clinic, our Obstetric Sonographers perform a wide range of obstetric scans which include dating scans, first trimester combined screening scans, anomaly scans, assessment of fetal wellbeing, growth scans and umbilical artery doppler.
All of our sonographers work as independent reporting practitioners, working autonomously but also as an important part of the team with radiologists and the early pregnancy advanced nurse practitioners.
Our Obstetrics Scanning Department is a stand-alone service, supported by our team of Radiographer and Midwife Sonographers. We do not currently rotate staff through our main radiology service, although bespoke rotations may be available to support those who may wish to rotate.
We are proud to support our Sonographers in their practice and professional development.
Current Midwifery Vacancies
Midwifery Manager - Band 7
- Job reference
- 339-JKL2814
- Salary
- per annum if was full time
- 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 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. They 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. They will be working in collaboration with the Matron and Speciality team.
Apply by 19/02/2023
Midwifery Manager - Band 7:more details and how to apply
Neuro & Spinal Scrub Team Leader
- Job reference
- 339-LMH2816
- 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 & 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
Apply by 19/02/2023
Neuro & Spinal Scrub Team Leader:more details and how to apply
Staff Nurse - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-NBT-NURSE-L
- Salary
- n/a
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hrs per week)
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
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.
Apply by 10/03/2023
Staff Nurse - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Lead Midwife Saving Babies Lives - Band 8a
- Job reference
- 339-JKL2802
- Salary
- pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Part time - 12 hours per week
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
Working in partnership with Specialist Leads of SBL elements. Compile and develop reports and action plans to ensure compliance with all elements of SBL/CNST programme.
Work in collaboration with Matron team, Midwifery Managers, Delivery Suite Coordinators, All Midwives, Obstetricians, Lead Midwives, LMS, Public Health Providers within Local Authority and Professional Midwifery Advocates.
Implement the Periprem care bundle to help reduce severe brain injury and improve survival in babies below 32 weeks gestation by upskilling staff in particular interventions.
Provide comprehensive training and competency testing to give assurance that all staff responsible for fetal assessment and wellbeing are competent.
Represent the Trust on external professional groups and network with colleagues from other organisations
Actively participate in the achievement and maintenance of high standards of service, using tools of clinical audit.
Ensure the Clinical Audit Programme meets the requirements of the Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle.
Be responsible for and actively involved in identification, co-ordination, and provision of up-to-date training on relevant aspects of the Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle for the multi-disciplinary team.
Apply by 16/02/2023
Lead Midwife Saving Babies Lives - Band 8a:more details and how to apply
Continuous Improvement and Learning Lead - Band 8a
- Job reference
- 339-RUH2804
- Salary
- per annum, pro ata
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- this role is to cover Maternity Leave
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
The Continuous Improvement and Learning Lead will be responsible for providing support for staff and managers in all aspects of quality and patient safety within the Division. The post holder will ensure that systems and processes are in place to support a systematic approach to reporting, assessment, investigation, analysis, evaluation and management of clinical and non-clinical risk. This includes oversight of the management of adverse incidents when they occur.
The post holder will lead on WACH response to the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) as part of implementing the NHS Patient Safety Strategy 2019. PSIRF is best considered as a learning and improvement framework with the emphasis placed on the system and culture that support continuous improvement in patient safety through how we respond to patient safety incidents.
The post holder will act as the key driver supporting day to day quality improvement initiatives including the implementation of national strategic drivers, national and local guidelines, audit, perinatal mortality reviews and learning from complaints and patient feedback. They will also be a professional role model, leading and coordinating the team as required, always behaving in an exemplary manner and responsible for dissemination training and providing advice.
Midwife - Band 6
- Job reference
- 339-JKL2784
- Salary
- pro rata
- Salary period
- Full time, Part time, Flexible working - 37.5 hours per week (A rotational pattern of day and night shifts)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
An experienced registered midwife, with diploma/degree and minimum of one year’s comprehensive midwifery experience which has included caring for women during pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period.
Able to exercise 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.The care includes preventative measures, the detection of abnormal conditions in the mother and child, the procurement of medical assistance and the execution of emergency measures in the absence of medical help (The Midwives Rules and Standards 2012).
To ensure delivery of high quality midwifery care by effectively coordinating and professionally leading the clinical midwifery team and support staff in the absence of the senior midwife.
To be part of the on-call service.
Apply by 15/02/2023
Midwife - Band 6:more details and how to apply
Bereavement Midwife - Band 7
- Job reference
- 339-JKL2785
- Salary
- pro rata
- Salary period
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
The Bereavement Midwife will be a practising midwife who will lead and work as a member of the Multidisciplinary team within the maternity service. They will facilitate and provide individualised care to bereaved women and their families.
Overall responsibility for the provision of care, support and practical advice to women and their families following the loss of their baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal or sudden infant
death syndrome, this is a Trust wide position.
The Bereavement Midwife will provide clinical leadership within the maternity services and will play an integral part in service delivery and development. They will be pivotal in developing and
delivering an education programme around baby loss and bereavement to all health care professionals. The Bereavement midwife will assist in the development of guidelines and pathways, and will review them in relation to stillbirths, late miscarriage, medical termination and neonatal
deaths.
They will collect the data for MBRRACE-UK: Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits and Confidential Enquiries across the UK and feedback reports and relevant findings to key groups
The Bereavement Midwife will be responsible for coordinating/Implementing the national standardised Perinatal Mortality Review Tool (PMRT).
The Bereavement midwife will lead and implement the core principles of the National Bereavement
Apply by 15/02/2023
Bereavement Midwife - Band 7:more details and how to apply
Registered Nurse - Vascular - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-ASCR-RN-VA0223
- 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.
Apply by 05/04/2023
Registered Nurse - Vascular - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Registered Nurse - Renal Ward (8b) - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-ASCR-RN-RE0223
- Salary
- £27,055 - £32,934
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: 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.
Apply by 05/04/2023
Registered Nurse - Renal Ward (8b) - Band 5:more details and how to apply
ODP - Anesthetic, Scrub, Recovery - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-ASCR-OD-TH0223
- 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.
Apply by 15/02/2023
ODP - Anesthetic, Scrub, Recovery - Band 5:more details and how to apply
ODP - Anesthetic, Scrub, Recovery - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-ASCR-OD-TH0223
- 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.
Apply by 05/04/2023
ODP - Anesthetic, Scrub, Recovery - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Registered Nurse - Same Day Emergency Care - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-MED-RN-SDC0223
- Salary
- per annum
- 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 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 - Surgery, Critical Care, Renal Division - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-ASCR-RN-GE0223
- Salary
- 27055.00 to £32,934
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (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.
Registered Nurse/ODP - Neurosurgical Theatres – Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-ASCR-RN-NS0223
- Salary
- per annum
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
Working within our department, your duties will include:
- Participating in all aspects of scrub/circulating technique and procedures.
- Working as a skilled member of the perioperative team and being responsible for the assessment of care given to patients within the operating theatre and other areas where operative / invasive procedures are performed.
- Running theatre lists both efficiently and competently following policies and procedures.
- Taking responsibility in ensuring the safe, effective and efficient management of allocated resources within scrub / circulating areas including assisting with the planning of daily allocation of team members.
- Being responsible for the care and maintenance of all instrumentation, equipment and consumable goods within your designated area. This responsibility will extend to all areas of the scrub / circulating service and to inform the appropriate person of any stock/equipment requirements.
- Taking appropriate action in regards to faulty equipment as per Trust policy and participate in the ordering and training of new equipment Ensure that the department is at all times clean and organised with sufficient supplies and equipment which are correctly cleaned, in working order and correctly stored.
- Supervising the work of junior and unqualified colleagues in the assessment of patients and advise appropriately, providing specialist knowledge in assessing and interpreting acute and other patients conditions.
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-ASCR-RN-IC0223
- 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
Apply by 05/04/2023
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Staff Nurse - Complex Care and Acute Medicine/Admissions Rotation
- Job reference
- 339-DJF2541-C
- Salary
- per annum
- Salary period
- Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week (Rotation to days and nights and weekend/Bank Holiday cover required)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Rotation through complex care and acute medicine/admissions
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
Working within our departments, 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 Registered Nurse - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-23-NBTX-RN-GE-0223
- Salary
- £18.12 - £28.99 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 Nurse, your responsibilities 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.
Applicants must:
- Hold RN (adult) registration with current NMC license to practice
- 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
Apply by 14/03/2023
Bank Registered Nurse - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Bank Nurse - ICU
- Job reference
- 339-TA-23-XICU-0223
- Salary
- £18.12 - £28.99 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 license to practice.
- 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).
Apply by 14/03/2023
Bank Nurse - ICU:more details and how to apply
Bank Staff Nurse Mental Health - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-23-XRMN-0223
- Salary
- £18.12 - £28.99 Per Hour
- Salary period
- Full time, Part time, Flexible working, Other - Various
- Grade
- Competitive - Hourly Rate
- Contract
- Bank
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
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 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:
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).
Apply by 14/03/2023
Bank Staff Nurse Mental Health - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Bank - Theatre Nurse- Anaesthetics, Scrub, Recovery
- Job reference
- 339-TA-NBTX-RN-TH-0223
- Salary
- £18.12 - £28.99 per hour
- Salary period
- Flexible working, Other - 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).
Imaging Support Worker (ISW)
- Job reference
- 339-NBR2781
- Salary
- pro rata
- Salary period
- Full time, Part time - hours to be worked between 7.30am - 9.30pm
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Additional Clinical Services
- Town
- Bristol
Description
An Imaging Support Worker is a member of the Team appointed to receive patients into the department and support other Imaging Department staff to assist patients to meet their needs when visiting the Radiology Department
The post holder will be expected to undertake a broad range of activities under the direction of registered Imaging department staff
Apply by 11/02/2023
Imaging Support Worker (ISW):more details and how to apply
Movement Disorder Nurse Specialist - Band 6
- Job reference
- 339-JKL2779
- Salary
- Per annum
- Salary period
- Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Part time minimum 28 hours
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
To co-ordinate and participate in the care and treatment of patients before, during and following Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery; and throughout medical treatment when surgery is delayed. These patients will have conditions such as Parkinson's, Dystonia and Essential Tremor.
To co-ordinate and participate in the care and treatment of patients with Parkinson’s before and whilst they are receiving Duodopa therapy.
To facilitate the provision of multidisciplinary care for patients who are referred for assessment and treatment by the Movement Disorder Complex Therapies Service.
To provide specialist care for patients with Parkinson’s Disease and their families, which aims to improve quality of life and reduce length of hospital stay in Southmead Hospital.
To provide specialist nursing expertise and support for such patients, their families and caregivers.
To act as a resource to other health care professionals in both primary and secondary care; providing advice, support and education with regard to the management and care of these patients.
To play an active role in the development of the Movement Disorder Service locally and nationally
Apply by 19/02/2023
Movement Disorder Nurse Specialist - Band 6:more details and how to apply
New Entrant Midwife - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-JKL2778
- Salary
- Per annum
- Salary period
- Full time, Part time, Job share, Flexible working - 37.5 hours per week
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
A new entrant Registered Midwife who is:
- Able to exercise 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.
- The care includes preventative measures, the detection of abnormal conditions in the mother and child, the procurement of medical assistance and the execution of emergency measures in the absence of medical help (The Midwives Rules and Standards 2012).
- Be part of the on call rota.
Apply by 12/02/2023
New Entrant Midwife - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Trainee Nursing Associate Apprenticeship
- Job reference
- 339-TNA-MAY2023-2
- Salary
- On Programme paid band 3.
- Salary period
- Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week (or can be over a minimum of 30 hours per week. Shift patterns across the weeks including weekend and nights this also includes placements in other areas throughout the apprenticeship)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Apprenticeship contract 24 months followed by period to complete end point assessment gateway
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
Knowledge and Expertise
• Understands and acts in line with NMC Code Of Conduct.
• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate
professional for expert help and advice.
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment
plan.
Experience
• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs,
seeking advice where appropriate.
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
Skills
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision
activities.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
• Ability to deal with non routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal
communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people,
their families, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing
associate students, other learners and health care support workers as
required within the clinical setting.
Apply by 07/02/2023
Trainee Nursing Associate Apprenticeship:more details and how to apply
Assistant Practitioner/ Nurse Associate - Band 4
- Job reference
- 339-TA-G10-B4-I1
- Salary
- per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- 22.5 hours per week (various shift - part time available)
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
Apply by 10/02/2023
Assistant Practitioner/ Nurse Associate - Band 4:more details and how to apply
Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology Labs - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-CCS-RN-IR0123
- Salary
- £25,655 to £31,534
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
Working within our department, your main duties will include:
- Working with patients who will be undergoing a wide variety of Interventional procedures.
- Being responsible for coordinating and providing complete care to patients and working as a part of the team as well as independently.
- Working closely with members of the multidisciplinary team.
- To be actively involved in their own development and supporting junior members of the team in their development
- To strictly adhere to Local and Trust wide Infection Control policy and procedures.
- Participate in assisting the Radiologists as the Scrub Nurse for a wide variety of procedures.
- Circulating within the Lab assisting the Radiologist/Scrub Nurse by providing the appropriate equipment. Monitoring and communicating with the patient throughout.
- Participate in on call duties.
Registered Nurse- Interventional Radiology - Recovery - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-CCS-RN-IR-REC0123
- Salary
- per annum
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
THE ROLE – Key duties will include:
- Working with patients who will be undergoing a wide variety of Interventional procedures.
- Being responsible for coordinating and providing complete care to patients and working as a part of the team as well as independently.
- Working closely with members of the multidisciplinary team.
- To be actively involved in their own development and supporting junior members of the team in their development
- To strictly adhere to Local and Trust wide Infection Control policy and procedures.
- Participate in assisting the Radiologists as the Scrub Nurse for a wide variety of procedures.
- Circulating within the Lab assisting the Radiologist/Scrub Nurse by providing the appropriate equipment. Monitoring and communicating with the patient throughout.
- Participate in on call duties.
Registered Nurse - Gynaecology - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-W&C-RN-GYNAE0123
- Salary
- per annum
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
Working within our department, your main duties will include:
- Ensuring that the care needs of our patients are assessed and programmes of care are developed, implemented and evaluated for a patient caseload.
- Support and advise junior team members to enable them to carry out delegated duties and responsibilities.
- Ensuring clinical competence andskills meet the requirements of Trust Policies and Procedures and are evidence based.
- Ensuring all clinical care requirements of patients are communicated effectively at ward handover to allow seamless provision of care from shift to shift.
- Participating in Doctors rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Working closely and liaise effectively with REACT team.
- Undertaking technical treatments, procedures, investigations and complex additional nursing procedures.
- Ensuring patient safety at all times, e.g. using staff skills appropriately to escort patients requiring nursing intervention.
- Acting as or contribute to the role of Speciality Link Nurse to other areas.
- On behalf of the Unit Manager, contributing to speciality teaching outside the ward environment as appropriate.
- Attending team meetings and contribute to discussions relating to clinical care and standard setting.
Apply by 29/03/2023
Registered Nurse - Gynaecology - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-W&C-RN-NICU0123
- 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.
Senior Research Nurse/AHP - Covid & Vaccine Research
- Job reference
- 339-LMH2682-A
- Salary
- £ 41659 - £ 47672 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Part time - 30 hours per week (over 7 day service)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Internal or external secondments will be supported
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
The post holder will lead the team in:
- Line management of team
- Clinical trial set up in line with regulatory requirements
- Clinical trial running - ensure the smooth delivery of research studies within the team
- Study end - support the team to close out studies
- Resource management - staff, resource, financial and risk management
- Education - ensure own training needs and those of the team are addressed
- Strategic Role - forward planning of team workload and finances
Healthcare Support Worker - Band 3
- Job reference
- 339-TA-HCA-NMSK-0123
- Salary
- per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Staff Group
- Additional Clinical Services
- Town
- Bristol
Description
As a Healthcare Support Worker you will be a core member of the team delivering direct care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate health care.
You will carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner.
There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your needs. Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills for your area of work.
Apply by 07/02/2023
Healthcare Support Worker - Band 3:more details and how to apply
Registered Nurse - Neurology - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-NMSK-RN-NU0123
- Salary
- per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (up to 37.5 hours per week)
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
Our neurology 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.
Apply by 22/03/2023
Registered Nurse - Neurology - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Registered Nurse - Major Trauma 25A - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-NMSK-RN-MT0123
- Salary
- £27055 to £32934
- Salary period
- Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week (Up to 37.5 hours per week)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Substantive
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
Working within our division, 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.
Apply by 22/03/2023
Registered Nurse - Major Trauma 25A - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Registered Nurse - Neurosurgery - 6b - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-NMSK-RN-6B0123
- Salary
- £25,655 - £31,534 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (up to 37.5 hours per week)
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
As a tertiary referral centre, we provide adult neurosurgical care for patients across Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire and Bristol. We carry out over 3500 procedures annually, 50% of which feature emergency admissions, and deliver complex procedures such as epilepsy, pituitary, spinal and cranial surgeries.
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.
Apply by 22/03/2023
Registered Nurse - Neurosurgery - 6b - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Registered Nurse - Stroke - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-NMSK-RN-ST0123
- Salary
- £27055 to £32934
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Up to 37.5 hours per week)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Substantive
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
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.
Apply by 22/03/2023
Registered Nurse - Stroke - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Registered Nurse - NMSK Division - Generic Vacancy - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-NMSK-RN-DI0123
- Salary
- £25,655 - £31,534 per annum pro rata
- 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 our division, 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.
Registered Nurse - Elective Surgery Wards - 7a/7b - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-NMSK-RN-GATE7
- Salary
- Antisocial hours to be paid according to agenda for change
- Salary period
- Full time, Part time, Flexible working - 37.5 hours per week (Full Time and Part Time shifts available)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- 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.
NICU Practice Development Sister - Band 6
- Job reference
- 339-JKL2748
- Salary
- pro rata
- Salary period
- Part time - 18 hours per week (2 x 9 hour shifts mon-fri flexible days)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- minimum to cover maternity leave
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
- Support the Band 7 Practice Development Lead in the development of educational programmes, research and evidence based practice and developing policies, protocols and guidelines.
- To provide development to all grades of staff on NICU, ensuring a high standard of practice and professional development is achieved and maintained.
- To act as a role model, providing leadership to nursing staff, managing, teaching, supporting and empowering learners and colleagues within the NICU and proactively participate in the facilitation of a positive learning environment.
- Be able to work independently and flexibly.
- Ensure professional credibility is maintained by keeping up to date with latest literature, national guidance/publications (including those relating to both NICU specialist and Generic Nursing) and clinical practice.
- To provide clinical, educational and emotional support to parents/carers.
Apply by 05/02/2023
NICU Practice Development Sister - Band 6:more details and how to apply
Lead Sonographer for Maternity Services
- Job reference
- 339-SSM2790
- Salary
- per annum and pro rata
- Salary period
- Full time, Job share - 37.5 hours per week
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
- • To be accountable for the obstetric ultrasound service delivery and take responsibility for the provision of an efficient ultrasound service maintaining imaging standards.
• To organise the day to day workload of the ultrasound service, ensuring efficient use of all available resources - • To lead and develop the strategic direction of services in line with changing clinical need within the Trust and developments within the ultrasound service.
- You will work closely with the screening co-ordinator to ensure Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme (FASP) is adhered to. There are close links with the Fetal Medicine Consultants and Obstetric Consultants.
- You will be responsible for the Screening Support Sonographer (SSS) role alongside a deputy (SSD). Completing regular audits and feeding back to the team and performing any necessary training required. This includes monitoring DQASS cycles every 6 months.
Apply by 15/02/2023
Lead Sonographer for Maternity Services:more details and how to apply
Registered Nurse - Acute Frailty Unit - Rotation - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-MED-RN-AFR0123
- Salary
- per annum
- Salary period
- Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week (Rotation to days and nights and weekend/Bank Holiday cover required)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Rotation through Frailty Pathway
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
Working within our departments, 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
Registered Nurse - Short Stay Ward - 26b - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-MED-RN-SS-0123
- Salary
- £25655 - £31534 per annum pro rata
- 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
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.
Apply by 15/03/2023
Registered Nurse - Short Stay Ward - 26b - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Return to Practice Nurse - Band 3
- Job reference
- 339-TA-RTP-RN-0123
- Salary
- £21730 to £23177
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
All return to practice nurses at North Bristol NHS Trust start on a Band 3 training contract and are paid during their 450-hour supernumerary clinical placement. We have a variety of placements available and will do our best to help you find a role with a working environment and contract that meets your needs. During your placement you will be assigned a practice supervisor and assessor who will support you, alongside the rest of the team.
On successful completion of the Return to Practice course you will be offered a Band 5 post with us and we aim to accommodate your desired career pathway when placing you in a permanent position.
How is the course funded?
The university course fees are paid for by Health Education South West. Return to practice students will also receive a bursary to support with childcare, travel, and book costs.
Apply by 15/03/2023
Return to Practice Nurse - Band 3:more details and how to apply
Registered Nurse - Respiratory - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-MED-RN-RES0123
- Salary
- £25,655 - £31,534 per annum pro rata
- 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
We care for patients with a range of Respiratory conditions, including HDU and palliative care. Of our 32 beds, 4 are specifically high dependency beds and are used for critically unwell patients who need close monitoring. These patients can be transfers from Intensive Care who may need temporary assistance with their breathing or complex intravenous infusions.
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.
Apply by 15/03/2023
Registered Nurse - Respiratory - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Registered Nurse - Hyper Acute Stroke - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-NMSK-RNB5-0123
- Salary
- £27055 to £32934
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Up to 37.5 hours per week)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Substantive
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
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.
Apply by 22/03/2023
Registered Nurse - Hyper Acute Stroke - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Registered Nurse - Complex Care - Gate 10 - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-G10-B5-E0123
- Salary
- per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Full time, Part time, Job share, Flexible working, Other - 37.5 hours per week (Up to 37.5 hours per week. Flexible working is available)
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Substantive
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
Emergency Care Assistant
- Job reference
- 339-TA-ED-HCA-B3-0123
- Salary
- Pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Full time, Part time
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Additional Clinical Services
- Town
- Bristol
Description
The Senior Healthcare Assistant’s role is to support the nurses in the delivery of a safe and effective emergency department. The job demands people skills and a willingness to work closely with and in support of the team as a whole.
- To support the nurses as a member of the care team and assist them in the delivery of patient care.
- Undertake a broad range of activities under the direction of a professionally qualified worker.
- Take personal responsibility for ensuring that trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed.
- Training and assessment will be provided for department specific competence.
- The role involves physically demanding work pushing trolleys, wheelchairs and equipment as well as organisational skills to ensure that the department is stocked and that the equipment is prepared and ready for an emergency.
The successful candidate should be enthusiastic about their on-going development and will need to be either working towards or already have achieved their Level 3 Diploma. North Bristol NHS Trust is committed to offering excellent career development through tailored education pathways such as the option to undertake the Level 3 Qualification or the Care Certificate.*
*Some education pathways will require a training wage whilst you study, however upon completion of your qualification, the fully qualified salary will be paid. If you already hold the relevant qualification/ experience for this post, you will move straight to a fully qualified post salary.
Apply by 28/02/2023
Emergency Care Assistant:more details and how to apply
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-MED-RN-ED0123
- 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.
Apply by 15/03/2023
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
- Job reference
- 339-DJF2769
- 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
We are looking for dynamic, motivated, clinically strong candidates with experience in Emergency Medicine and with an appetite for innovation for change and service improvement. You will be expected to function effectively in a fast paced and constantly changing environment without compromising essential standards of care and professionalism.
Apply by 09/02/2023
Senior Sister/Charge Nurse:more details and how to apply
Registered Nurse - Complex Care- Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-G10-B5-INT
- Salary
- per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Full time, Part time, Job share, Flexible working, Other - 37.5 hours per week (Up to 37.5 hours per week Flexible working available)
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Substantive
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
Apply by 23/02/2023
Registered Nurse - Complex Care- Band 5:more details and how to apply
Deputy Chief Nursing Officer - Professional Standards and Safety
- Job reference
- 339-NDR2700-A
- Salary
- Per annum
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (On Call)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 9
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
We are seeking an exceptional senior nursing leader to join our executive team. Your excellent leadership and interpersonal skills will be complemented by a strategic mindset, a commitment to the quality agenda and experience of delivering continuous quality improvement. As this role involves specifically leading on clinical risk management, CQC standards, clinical policy/procedures, 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 post holder will deputise across the full range of Chief Nursing Officer duties as required and work with the Chief Nursing Officer and Service Leads to meet regulatory requirements and to promote the highest standards of nursing care and professional behaviours.
Registered Nurse - Theatres - Anesthetic, Scrub, Recovery - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-ASCR-RN-TH0123
- 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.
Registered Nurse/ODP - Emergency & Vascular Theatres - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-ASCR-OD-EV0123
- Salary
- pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
Working within our department, your duties will include:
- Participating in all aspects of scrub/circulating technique and procedures.
- Working as a skilled member of the perioperative team and being responsible for the assessment of care given to patients within the operating theatre and other areas where operative / invasive procedures are performed.
- Running theatre lists both efficiently and competently following policies and procedures.
- Taking responsibility in ensuring the safe, effective and efficient management of allocated resources within scrub / circulating areas including assisting with the planning of daily allocation of team members.
- Being responsible for the care and maintenance of all instrumentation, equipment and consumable goods within your designated area. This responsibility will extend to all areas of the scrub / circulating service and to inform the appropriate person of any stock/equipment requirements.
- Taking appropriate action in regards to faulty equipment as per Trust policy and participate in the ordering and training of new equipment Ensure that the department is at all times clean and organised with sufficient supplies and equipment which are correctly cleaned, in working order and correctly stored.
- Supervising the work of junior and unqualified colleagues in the assessment of patients and advise appropriately, providing specialist knowledge in assessing and interpreting acute and other patients conditions.
Registered Nurse/ODP - Post and Pre-Op Recovery - Medirooms - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-ASCR-RN-ME0123
- 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.
Registered Nurse - Burns and Plastics - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-ASCR-RN-BP0123
- Salary
- pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Westbury on Trym
Description
Our department 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.
Working within our team, your main duties will include:
- 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 speciality nurses.
- To be actively involved in their own development and supporting junior member s 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
Apply by 08/03/2023
Registered Nurse - Burns and Plastics - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Registered Nurse - Surgical Admissions Unit - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-ASCR-RN-SA0123
- Salary
- pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
Our staff care for patients in both our busy acute 32 bedded Surgical Assessment Unit (gate 32b) and our Surgical Assessment Unit Hot Clinic (gate 36), which is suitable for patients with general surgery or urology problems who might require admission to 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.
Registered Nurse - Complex Medicine - Elgar - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-MED-RN-EL0123
- Salary
- £25655 to £31534
- 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 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.
Registered Nurse - Complex Medicine - 9a - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-MED-RN-CC0123
- 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
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.
Apply by 08/03/2023
Registered Nurse - Complex Medicine - 9a - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Registered Nurse - Emergency Zone - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-MED-RN-EM0123
- Salary
- per annum pro rata
- 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 our Emergency Zone, 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.
Apply by 08/03/2023
Registered Nurse - Emergency Zone - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Registered Nurse - Medicine Division - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-MED-RN-GE0123
- Salary
- £27055 to £32934
- 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 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.
Apply by 08/03/2023
Registered Nurse - Medicine Division - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Registered Nurse - Acute Frailty Unit - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-MED-RN-AFU0123
- Salary
- 27055 to 32934
- 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 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.
Apply by 08/03/2023
Registered Nurse - Acute Frailty Unit - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Registered Nurse - Acute Medical Unit - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-MED-RN-AMU0123
- Salary
- £25655 to £31534
- 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
Our Emergency Zone is purpose-built to aid patient flow, transfer, and treatment. Our Acute Medical Unit features 4 bedded triage bays, 24 clinical assessment rooms, an ambulatory care unit, 16 short stay rooms, a separate emergency department entrance and a ground level helipad.
Working within our Acute Medical Unit, 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.
Apply by 08/03/2023
Registered Nurse - Acute Medical Unit - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Band 4 Brain Tumour Support Worker - Band 4
- Job reference
- 339-JKL2815
- Salary
- per annum
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Additional Clinical Services
- Town
- Bristol
Description
The Brain Tumour Support Worker will work with divisional cancer services, the multi- disciplinary team and NGS Macmillan Wellbeing Centre Managers to ensure patients are:
- Supported to regain as normal a life as possible
- Given advice for post operative recovery and where relevant about how to minimise their risk of developing further cancer or brain tumour related problems
- Given advice about possible signs of recurrence or long-term effects of treatment
- Enabled to re-access specialist services without delay should they need to do so
The Brain Tumour Support Worker will do this by:
- Working alongside the Advanced Nurse Practitioner and multi-disciplinary team
- Coordinating care by providing a single point of access
- Triaging patients, using a risk assessment framework and initiate appropriate response according to protocols
- Undertaking individual holistic needs assessments and care planning
- Providing basic telephone and face to face advice and refer on or sign-post to other sources of support
- Coordinating any necessary assessments
- Supporting information provision
- Guiding people through the use of self-assessment resources
- Participating in the organisation, delivery and administration of the Health and Wellbeing events and courses and other patient education sessions
- Documenting and monitoring all aspects of care coordination and service delivery, supporting data collection for audit
Apply by 19/02/2023
Band 4 Brain Tumour Support Worker - Band 4:more details and how to apply