Midwifery Introduction - Careers

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

What maternity services could I work in?

Midwifery Opportunities

NBT cares

Registered Midwife

Midwife standing a room with a bed

Maternity Support Worker

Maternity Support Worker

Obstetric Sonographer

Obstetric Sonographer with lying down patient using device on stomach

Current Midwifery Vacancies

Specialist Safeguarding Practitioner - Children

Job reference
339-LMH3292-A
Salary
per annum depending on experience
Salary period
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 0830 to 1630)
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Will consider secondment
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

The specialist role acts as a resource within the integrated team supporting all safeguarding professionals to develop further their safeguarding children advice, guidance and practice. This will include all areas of familial and extra familial harm alongside knowledge of safeguarding adults and PREVENT supporting developing knowledge of Transitional Safeguarding for the 16-25 year old patient cohort. It is expected that the post holder will work within the ‘Think Family’ approach already established in the team and will work with the existing Specialist Safeguarding Practitioners to support the Trust to embed a culture that routinely considers children when treating adult patients. 

The post holder will also participate in the development, updating and delivery of all levels of safeguarding children training, including relevant knowledge on the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and PREVENT, to aid staff to embed this learning into their everyday clinical practice.  The post holder will be required to offer planned and ad hoc group and 1:1 supervision to staff to facilitate their development through reflection and enquiry. This should promote professional curiosity in practice and ensure all staff are offered an opportunity to reflect on learning with a focus on the child and improving outcomes.   

This post includes delegated work deputising for the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children at partnership meetings.  

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

Job reference
339-TA-ASCR-RN-TH0623
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-EV0623
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-ME0623
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 - Haemodialysis - Cossham - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-ASCR-RN-CO0623
Salary
£24907 - £30615 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

As a Staff Nurse within our department, key duties will include:

  • Providing specialist nursing care for a group of patients with multiple complex needs with end-stage renal failure that requires haemodialysis, therefore requiring the use of haemodialysis technology
    • Assessment and observation of patients and administering medication
    • Opportunity to take charge of the ward with a Band 6 colleague to develop co-ordination and leadership skills.
  • Patients attending haemodialysis undergo treatment to remove waste products from the blood stream using a dialysis machine. As kidney failure is a long term condition, patients and staff develop long term professional relationships. Patient treatment can take them through transfers to other treatment modes for example transplantation or peritoneal dialysis and supportive care for those patients nearing the end of their lives.

  • We support our patients to work jointly with staff in decision making on their treatment and active involvement in the treatment procedure through shared and self-care programmes.

Registered Nurse - Surgical Admissions Unit - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-ASCR-RN-SA0623
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. 

Trainee Nursing Associate

Job reference
339-TNA-OCT2023
Salary
per annum pro rata
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
Band 3
Contract
24 months course duration (Apprenticeship), followed by completion at Award Board.
Staff Group
Additional Clinical Services
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. 

Healthcare Support Worker - Band 3

Job reference
339-LMH3307
Salary
per annum (pro rata for part time)
Salary period
Full time, Part time - 30 hours per week
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Staff Group
Additional Clinical Services
Town
Bristol

Description

At North Bristol NHS Trust ,we commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect,dignity,aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first -class experience for everyone using our service.

 

In this role:

. You will work under the indirect supervision of a registered nurse on shift

.You will take responsibility for a caseload of patients each shift attending the breast care centre.

.Carry out routine equipment checks daily.

.Contribute to keeping the breast care unit tidy,clean and help to maintain stock levels.

.Support the registered nurses with the link roles and responsibilities.

.Assisting in various procedures in the breast care unit.

Cardiology Research and Audit Nurse

Job reference
339-DJF2874-B
Salary
per annum
Salary period
Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
westbury -on Trym Bristol

Description

  • Identification and feasibility assessment of clinical trials
  • Develop strategies for the recruitment of patients into trials, anticipate barriers to recruitment and formulate action plans to overcome these
    • Identify suitable patients for recruitment into clinical trials by liaising with the multi-disciplinary team, attending meetings, and screening clinical areas.
    • Maintain accurate patient documentation at all stages of clinical trials both on paper and electronically on relevant databases.
    • Obtain nurse-led informed consent if directed by the study protocol
    • Ensure the safe administration of investigative medicinal products.
    • Arrange and manage follow-up clinics and investigations as per the trial protocol.
    • Monitor research patients as per the study protocol and follow procedures for reporting and acting upon adverse events.
    • Undertake trial-specific activities such as blood and urine sampling, centrifuging, taking ECGs
    • Ensure all duties are performed in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct, North Bristol NHS trust policies and the International Conference of Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH GCP)
    • Assist in the preparation of costings for clinical trials
    • Attend relevant meetings, training and conferences which may be both local and external
    • Liaise closely and effectively with research associates and engage in activities required for trial monitoring.
    • Act as a resource for colleagues and patients in relation to clinical trials.

Healthcare Support Worker - Band 2

Job reference
339-TA-HCSW-B2-0623
Salary
per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Staff Group
Additional Clinical Services
Town
Bristol

Description

  1. Develop skills to obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
  2. Under supervision, follow individual patient care plans and report any changes immediately to the Registered Practitioner.
  3. Participate in basic patient assessment whilst providing personal care, feeeding back to the registered nurse ensuring high standards of care, in particular relating to skin integrity and the alertness of the patient.
  4. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies, able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
  5. Ensure care is given in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
  6. Ensure that the patient’s bed space is clean, tidy, and accessible and that the person has what they need within easy reach.
  7. Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.
  8. Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.
  9. Develop the skills to maintain effective record keeping and communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care using a range of appropriate communication skills.
  10. Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty.
  11. Work effectively as part of a team.
  12. Undertake corporate and local induction, maintain your learning and compliance with any training required.

Midwife - Band 6

Job reference
339-JKL3294
Salary
per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Part time - 15 hours per week
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

  • Assisting with Consultants in Fetal Ultrasound
  • Prepare and assist with invasive procedures
  • Counselling women with abnormalities and high-risk screening
  • Supporting women’s choice
  • Liaising with outside agencies
  • Working closely with our bereavement, antenatal, intrapartum and community teams
  • Processing abnormal results

To be part of the on-call service.

 

Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-W&C-RN-NICU0523
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.

 

 

 

 

 

Registered Nurse - South Bristol Dialysis Unit - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-ASCR-RN-SBD523
Salary
per annum
Salary period
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Up to 37.5 hours per week)
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

The Role: As a Staff Nurse within our department, key duties will include:

• Providing specialist nursing care for a group of patients with multiple complex needs with end-stage renal failure that requires haemodialysis, therefore requiring the use of haemodialysis technology

• Assessment and observation of patients and administering medication

• Opportunity to take charge of the ward with a Band 6 colleague to develop co-ordination and leadership skills

Patients attending haemodialysis undergo treatment to remove waste products from the blood stream using a dialysis machine. As kidney failure is a long term condition, patients and staff develop long term professional relationships. Patient treatment can take them through transfers to other treatment modes for example transplantation or peritoneal dialysis and supportive care for those patients nearing the end of their lives.

We support our patients to work jointly with staff in decision making on their treatment and active involvement in the treatment procedure through shared and self-care programmes.

Research Nurse/Allied Health Professional - Band 5

Job reference
339-LMG3087-A
Salary
per annum
Salary period
Part time - 30 hours per week
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

Please see full Job Description for more information

We are looking for:

  • Registered nurse/AHP with current professional registration
  • A desire to contribute to improving patient care based on research evidence
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Organised, self-motivated and adaptable with a flexible approach to team working
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong IT skills

The role will include:

  • Screening and recruiting patients to a range of studies.
  • Co-ordinate the logistics for patient follow-up visits and undertake patient assessments in accordance with study protocol.
  • 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.

Orthopaedic Hip Arthroplasty follow up Healthcare Assistant - Band 3

Job reference
339-JKL3280
Salary
per annum (pro rata)
Salary period
Full time, Part time - 30 hours per week (To cover a four day week)
Grade
Band 3
Contract
0.8 wte
Staff Group
Additional Clinical Services
Town
Bristol

Description

An Arthroplasty follow up Healthcare Assistant is a member of the direct care team who supports registered practitioners to deliver clinical and therapeutic care to patients as required within set protocols/policies and within the scope of the Health Care Support Worker remit.

Working within their range of skill and competence, they will:

  • Be responsible for providing wound checks, care and therapy to patients as delegated by the registered practitioner.

  • Be able to assist the nursing staff in assessing patient condition through physiological observations, Undertaking ECGS, Performing Venepuncture, Height and Weight assessments, Pain assessments and if necessary escalate any or instigate emergency procedures and escalating any concerns.

  • Report back on those delegated duties to a Registered Practitioner.

  • Act as a role model and educate new or more junior colleagues.

  • Be caring, supportive, competent and provide compassionate patient centered care that adheres to agreed quality standards.
  •  Continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills. Knowledge and competences that require development will be determined within the clinical teams through assessment using National Occupational Standards

Fetal Medicine Unit Manager - Band 7

Job reference
339-JKL3270
Salary
per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Full time, Part time, Job share - 37.5 hours per week
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

Please see the attached job description for full details of this post. 

Lead role for SSQD and submitting in line with current trust expectation/PHE.

Lead in clinical incident reporting investigation and complaints management.

 Manage pay and non-pay resources effectively  eg. staff rota.

 Initiating audits.

 Lead with regards to fetal abnormality and loss including details of relevant support organisations/counselling and liaising with other services.

 

 

B6 Mediroom Team Leader

Job reference
339-LMH3262
Salary
per annum, pro rata
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.)
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 Medi-room 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
    Possess excellent skills in providing the often sensitive and highly emotive
    information given to patients and relatives.
  • 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

B6 Practice Facilitator in Medirooms

Job reference
339-LMH3265
Salary
per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Part time - 19 hours per week
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

As a member of the ASCR Education Team, the Practice Facilitator will promote the delivery of high quality patient care  by the provision of direct supervision, training and preceptorship support for Mediroom  Practitioners. This will include working alongside Registered Nurses & ODPs who are undertaking preceptorship and/or development programmes.

The  Practice Facilitator will act as a point of escalation for preceptors who require support in managing individuals who are struggling to demonstrate the required standards of practice in accordance with the Trust’s capability procedures.

The  Practice Facilitator will support development of the learning environment and competency frameworks benchmarked against national standards of care.

 

 

 

Registered Nurse - Surgery, Critical Care, Renal Division - Band 5

Job reference
339-LMH3269
Salary
per annum
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: 

Dialysis, in a renal dialysis unit based on Southmead hospital 

  • 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. 

Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

Job reference
339-LMH3264
Salary
per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

The NHS @ Home Senior Sister/Charge Nurse will:

  • Provide inspiring and collaborative leadership to support the delivery of the NHS@Home at NBT and in conjunction with colleagues at UHBW and Sirona.
  • Ensure the delivery of the service is in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, national legislation, and standards.
  • Ensure delivery of high quality, responsive, safe, efficient, and compassionate care.
  • Act as a leader and role model, adopting a flexible approach in a role which encompasses leadership, management, and clinical responsibilities.

Healthcare Support Worker - Band 3

Job reference
339-LMH3263
Salary
per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Staff Group
Additional Clinical Services
Town
Bristol

Description

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Deliver clinical and therapeutic care, within the clinical and home setting using set protocols and within scope of Senior Health Care Support Worker remit.
  • Organise and prioritise time effectively.
  • Provide high quality patient care, appropriate to patient need. Be responsible for a group of patients as part of a programme of agreed development.
  • Take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients are treated with courtesy at all times, the individual needs of the patients are respected, and confidentiality is maintained at all times.
  • Promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people

Renal Specific Responsibilities

  • Ability to use specialist technical equipment required within the clinical area/ home setting, including haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis machines as appropriate to patient care.
  • Provide specialist renal advice and support to patients on the ward/ in the home setting with both chronic and acute illness.
  • Understand and follow specialist renal protocols and policies for peritoneal dialysis, transplantation, haemodialysis and blood borne viruses, ensuring all patients are safely managed.

Research Nurse - Band 5

Job reference
339-LMG3271
Salary
per annum
Salary period
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
willing to consider secondment
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

Please see full Job Description for more information

We are looking for:

  • Registered nurse with current professional registration
  • A desire to contribute to improving patient care based on research evidence
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Applicant must be very organised, self-motivated and adaptable with a flexible approach to team working
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong IT skills

The role will include:

  • Screening and recruiting patients to a range of studies.
  • Co-ordinate the logistics for patient follow-up visits and undertake patient assessments in accordance with study protocol.
  • 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.

Midwifery Practice Education Facilitator

Job reference
339-JKL3029-B
Salary
pro rata
Salary period
Part time - 21 hours per week
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

You will be responsible for supporting new members to the clinical maternity wards and the Community Midwifery services to develop their skills, knowledge, competence and confidence in the care of women and their babies within this clinical area.  

You will also support and develop existing members of the midwifery to enable them to reach their full potential within this speciality. Working with other members of the multidisciplinary team you will develop clinical practice through current research and evidenced-based practice.

Registered Nurse - Surgery, Critical Care, Renal Division - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-ASCR-RN-GE0523
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-NS0523
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 - Surgical Ward (33B) - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-ASCR-WARD 33B
Salary
per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week (Full or part time hours considered)
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

We are looking to expand our registered nursing team with ambitious individuals who are keen to learn more about what surgery has to offer. As the main acute general surgical ward here at NBT we see many different specialities, these include general surgery, urology, upper gastrointestinal and lower gastrointestinal. With so many specialities under one roof the learning opportunities are endless, experience gained here often results in progressing to one of the many specialist roles both within the division and further afield.  With emergency patients transferring from emergency care as well as stepping down from the Intensive care unit our patients require expert care. On 33b you will develop a skill set to support all specialities, these include VAC therapy and Complex Wound Management, Stoma therapy and fistula management, Central Venous Access Device management and Total Parental Nutrition, PEG/JEJ/Nasogastric management, Venepuncture/Cannulation, Acute Pain management including PCA/Epidural, Palliative Care and Syringe Drivers, Male catheterisation, Diabetes management and Care of the deteriorating patient.

If this excites you and you want to be part of an amazing and dynamic team, then we would love to hear from you. We are very happy to support a ward visit if you’d like to come meet the team and see for yourself what a great place this is to work.

Registered Nurse - Renal Ward (8b) - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-ASCR-RN-RE0523
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. 

Registered Nurse - Same Day Emergency Care - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-MED-RN-SDC0523
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 - Intensive Care Unit - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-ASCR-RN-IC0523
Salary
per annum
Salary period
Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week (Up to 37.5 hours per week)
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Substantive
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

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

 Working within our department, your main duties will include: 

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

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

Registered Nurse - Acute Medical Unit - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-MED-RN-AMU0423
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. 

Registered Nurse - Vascular - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-ASCR-RN-VA0523
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. 

ODP - Anesthetic, Scrub, Recovery - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-ASCR-OD-TH0523
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. 

Integrated Discharge Case Manager

Job reference
339-DAC3103-A1
Salary
pro rata per annum
Salary period
Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

The post requires an individual with the ability to work in the area of managing of complex discharge processes and a commitment to the further development of this essential service. 

You will be a lead in:

  • Championing the Home First ethos- ‘There’s no place like Home’
  • Facilitating timely and appropriate discharges- enhancing the patient and staff experience
  • Holding early discharge conversations and driving quality board rounds
  • Driving ‘flow’- ensuring beds are available for people that need them by delivering timely discharges
  • Bringing discharge expertise to conversations with patients, families and staff- including supporting Managing Expectations procedures

 

Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate effective communication skills with an ability to ‘think laterally’ and problem solve complex situations, focusing on how best to meet the needs of the individual.

You will be a role model for the Integrated Discharge Service and Transfer of Care Hub both within the organisation and the wider system 

Research Nurse - Band 5

Job reference
339-LMG3254
Salary
Per annum, pro rata. Dependent on experience
Salary period
Full time, Part time, Job share - 37.5 hours per week
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

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.

Registered Nurse - Neurology - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-NMSK-RN-NU0523
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. 

Registered Nurse - Major Trauma 25A - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-NMSK-RN-MT0523
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.

Registered Nurse - Stroke - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-NMSK-RN-ST0523
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. 

Registered Nurse - Neurosurgery - 6b - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-NMSK-RN-6B0523
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.

Registered Nurse - NMSK Division - Generic Vacancy - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-NMSK-RN-DI0523
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-G70523
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. 

Registered Nurse - Hyper Acute Stroke - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-NMSK-RNB5-0523
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. 

Research Nurse - Emergency and Critical Care - Band 5 - 6

Job reference
339-LMG3077-B
Salary
per annum depending on experience
Salary period
Part time - 30 hours per week (Will work as part of a 7 day rota)
Grade
5-6 depending on experience
Contract
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

Please see the Job Description for the full details.

  • Assess trial protocols and advise on safety, regulatory and logistical issues in the running of the trial
  • With the PI actively assess the feasibility of studies to be undertaken
  • Maintain Investigator Site File(s) and complete Case Report File / eCRF with a high degree of accuracy
  • Performs all visits, observations, and interventions with the participants in accordance with the procedures and schedule of the study protocol.
  • Ensure appropriate trial information and data is contained in patient's hospital notes.
  • Communicates to the senior research nurse / research nurse team / R&I / NIHR Clinical Research Network lead regarding research subjects, trial progress, workload issues and personal development.
  • Ensure all data clarification issues are resolved quickly
  • May be expected to supervise junior members of the team, under overall supervision and guidance of senior research staff.
  • Competent in and uses on a daily basis word, spreadsheet and database programs, patient administration systems and the departmental software planning system "wall chart."
  • Regularly uses software to develop documents or reports, including spreadsheets for external agencies where manipulation of the formulae is required (e.g. electronic data capture).

Endocrinology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job reference
339-DJF3295
Salary
per annum
Salary period
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

  • To provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, their families, and carers from the time of diagnosis and throughout treatment and follow-up phases of treatment and care.
  • To lead the development, improvement, management, and promotion of the service ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care.
  • Undertake nurse led thyroid / calcium clinics
  • Undertake weekly nurse led clinics for new and follow up patients 
  • To lead on the implementation and monitoring of adherence to relevant clinical guidelines.
  • To provide all staff with specialist advice on the management of symptoms
  • To educate and share expertise with the multidisciplinary teams
  • To develop effective communication and support systems for patients and their families.
  • To embed patient and public involvement within the sphere of practice.
  • To ensure that all patients and families are aware of all treatment options, including clinical trials
  • To function as a patient’s advocate to negotiate and mediate to work with the system to ensure optimum care to patients.
  • To establish nurse-led interventions to support services and manage patient’s needs and expectations.
  • To establish links with other organisations providing support and information and utilise these additional resources where necessary.
  • To adhere to infection control guidelines and procedures.

Deputy Head of Patient Safety

Job reference
339-RUH3303
Salary
Per annum
Salary period
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract
Staff Group
Administrative and Clerical
Town
Bristol

Description

- Utilising specialist knowledge and experience the post holder will be point of contact for providing specialist information and support relating to patient safety systems.

- Using a variety of negotiating, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills the post holder will work with a wide range of clinical staff and managers at all levels, communicating service-related information to senior managers, staff, patients, families and external agencies.

Sister / Charge Nurse Emergency Department

Job reference
339-DJF3171
Salary
per annum
Salary period
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

  • The post holder will act as shift leader – coordinating the Emergency Department

  • The post holder will work within and lead a clinical 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 across the Emergency Department, Clinical Decisions Unit and Minor Injuries Unit (referred to as the Department throughout tis document)

  • The post holder will take responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including newly qualified nurses, healthcare assistants and students

  • The post holder will actively contribute to the provision of a good learning environment by taking on the role of mentor/assessor for learners e.g. Newly qualified nurses, student nurses and support worker roles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Band 7 - NBTeXtra (Bank)

Job reference
339-TA-23-XRMNP-B7-0523
Salary
Competitive
Salary period
Flexible working - Various
Grade
Competitive - Hourly Rate
Contract
Bank
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

  • Undertake specialist psychosocial assessments and therapeutic interventions of patients, you will prioritise seeing patients in the Emergency Department. However, you will be available to support the wards as and when required with regard to nursing support, education and risk management.
  • Make autonomous decisions based on an analysis of complex presenting problems whilst utilising sound clinical judgements regarding the most appropriate treatment, discharge and follow up options, taking into account the risk and assessment and management plan.
  • Provide a Mental Health consultation/Liaison and advice service.
  • Assist and support General Hospital Colleagues in making decisions regarding treatment and care in complex situations.
  • Deliver a range of psychosocial interventions to individual patients and their families.
  • Provide advice, support and education to colleagues.
  • Work autonomously and or in close collaboration with colleagues internally and externally to ensure the delivery of high quality evidence based practice.
  • Engage and negotiate with acutely distressed individuals sometimes in potentially challenging situations.
  • Work in accordance with Trust Guidelines and Policies and adhere to NMC or equivalent professional regulatory codes and requirements.
  • Represent Mental Health Services within the General Hospital, promoting a positive attitude and supportive culture in relation to Mental Health.
  • Role model clinical excellence and high standards of practice to other staff.

Return to Practice Nurse - Band 3

Job reference
339-TA-RTP-RN-0523
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. 

Registered Nurse - Respiratory - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-MED-RN-RES0523
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. 

Registered Nurse - Short Stay Ward - 26b - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-MED-RN-SS-0523
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.

 

 

Registered Nurse - Acute Frailty Unit - Rotation - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-MED-RN-AFR0523
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 - Emergency Department - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-MED-RN-ED0523
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. 

Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing - Medicine

Job reference
339-DJF3293
Salary
per annum
Salary period
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Grade
Band 8b
Contract
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

  • Deputising for the Divisional Director of Nursing, working in partnership with the Senior Nursing teams, Management Team and Clinical Leaders Specialty Leads to provide strong and effective leadership, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of services to clinical users and patients.
  • Collaborating as a key member of the Divisional Leadership team, engaging in the development of our specialist services and building strong stakeholder relationships locally, regionally and nationally.   A sound understanding of Clinical Governance, Quality and Safety, alongside a proven record of delivering a safe and sustainable workforce are essential, alongside the confidence and tenacity to deliver excellent outcomes
  • Direct line management of the Clinical Matrons and other senior members of the team, ensuring assignments are in place to set objectives, monitor performance and agree, review and delivery personal development needs.
  • Providing clinical leadership as a professional, visible role model for the division and trust.

Bank Registered Nurse - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-23-NBTX-RN-GE-0523
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 

Bank Nurse - ICU

Job reference
339-TA-23-XICU-0523
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).  

Bank Staff Nurse Mental Health - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-23-XRMN-0523
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).  

Bank - Theatre Nurse- Anaesthetics, Scrub, Recovery

Job reference
339-TA-NBTX-RN-TH-0523
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).  

Registered Nurse - Complex Medicine - Elgar - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-MED-RN-EL0423
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-CC0423
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. 

Registered Nurse - Emergency Zone - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-MED-RN-EM0423
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.

Registered Nurse - Medicine Division - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-MED-RN-GE0423
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. 

Registered Nurse - Acute Frailty Unit - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-MED-RN-AFU0423
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. 

Sister/Charge Nurse

Job reference
339-DJF3279
Salary
per annum (pro rata for part time)
Salary period
Part time - 23 hours per week (Long days and Night duty)
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Maternity Leave
Staff Group
Nursing and Midwifery Registered
Town
Bristol

Description

The successful candidate will have a passion for nursing quality and excellent patient experience.  We would expect the ideal candidate to have recent acute medical or frailty experience. This would include evidence of leadership and student mentorship. 

In return you will be supported to lead a team of nurses, develop your skills in enablement and deputise for the Senior Ward Sister.

ODP - Anesthetic, Scrub, Recovery - Newly Qualified - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-ASCR-OD-NQ0423
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

With a focus on quality, safety, transformation and service development, we are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Newly Qualified ODPs to join our Theatres & Medirooms, delivering a 24-hour service.

We have opportunities for single or dual skilled practitioners, who are motivated and aspire to consolidate and develop their skills across a range of specialties.

We offer a friendly and supportive learning environment with developmental opportunities within an innovative and dynamic team. Our Perioperative Development Team will support you from the time of your job offer, through your local induction and orientation to the department, during your supernumerary period and onto our preceptorship programme.

The preceptorship programme has been designed to meet the needs of Newly Qualified ODPs and you will be supported in your development by your clinical colleagues, preceptors and dedicated Practice Facilitators.

You will gain a wide range of experience and will be able to expand your skills and knowledge in this challenging and rewarding environment. Longer term, we offer ongoing career development and progression opportunities.

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 - General Medicine - Gate 10 - Band 5

Job reference
339-TA-G10-B5-E0323
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

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.