Job summary
Are you interested in a secondment or fixed term Specialist Nurse position?
Would you like to gain clinical expertise in an autonomous role?
Would you like a role working shifts Monday to Friday?
We are looking to recruit dynamic and enthusiastic part time Band 6 Specialist Nurses in our Laser department. This position is to join our Skin Laser team based on Gate 24 in the Brunel Building, and which is part of the largest Division at North Bristol Trust.
The department is a small, dedicated team of Doctors and Specialist Nurses who work alongside Health Care Assistants and clerical team members to provide an innovative and expanding service. The department treats both NHS and self-funding patients and provides a range of services including hair removal, scar treatment and removal of lesions.
- You will gain experience of working in a niche and dynamic Outpatient department involving both daytime and evening shifts.
- You will be supported by the wider Nursing team and Doctors to develop your skills and continuing professional development.
- You will be key to providing an excellent nurse led service for North Bristol Trust patients, providing a variety of simple and more complex laser treatments.
- You will work with the wider team to jointly manage change to provide an outstanding outpatient service and patient experience.
Main duties of the job
- Gain competence in using the Alexandrite and LP Nd:YAG laser
- Carry-out own Nurse led clinics, in particular for laser hair removal (after period of supervision)
- Provide information to patients via email and telephone
- Support administrative running of clinics
- Work holistically with patients, providing psychological support and signposting to services when required
- Prepare and shut down laser rooms
- Ensure correct decontamination of stock and laser rooms
- Monitor and order stocks of consumables
- Liaise with Medical Engineering and Laser companies for repairs and maintenance of laser machines.
- With the support of the department Senior Sister liaise with works/estates departments to ensure all equipment is properly maintained in accordance with Trust policy.
- To be responsible for ensuring the appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based care to all patients in the clinical area.
Full details can be found in the job description
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
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.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as an important member of the Multidisciplinary Team within North Bristol NHS Trust collaborating with a range of health care providers. The post holder will provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients and their carers/families.
The post holder will be responsible for working with a defined group of patients and will deliver specialised care and treatments to patients accessing the Laser skin service. The post holder will carry-out their own Nurse-led clinics and will be responsible for the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care. They will assist in laser clinics alongside Laser Doctors and participate in the day-to-day management of the Laser Service and care delivery.
The post holder will take responsibility for the management, supervision and guidance of other qualified staff, Health care assistants or students when required.
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of an effective learning environment within the clinical area in support of the department Sister.
The post holder will take personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that the Trust policies and procedures are known and followed by all members of the care team.
Full details can be found in the Job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as an important member of the Multidisciplinary Team within North Bristol NHS Trust collaborating with a range of health care providers. The post holder will provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients and their carers/families.
The post holder will be responsible for working with a defined group of patients and will deliver specialised care and treatments to patients accessing the Laser skin service. The post holder will carry-out their own Nurse-led clinics and will be responsible for the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care. They will assist in laser clinics alongside Laser Doctors and participate in the day-to-day management of the Laser Service and care delivery.
The post holder will take responsibility for the management, supervision and guidance of other qualified staff, Health care assistants or students when required.
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of an effective learning environment within the clinical area in support of the department Sister.
The post holder will take personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that the Trust policies and procedures are known and followed by all members of the care team.
Full details can be found in the Job description
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current live registration
- Teaching and Assessing qualification or willingness to undertake
- Evidence of post grad specialist course study
- experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Proven experience of teaching and assessing
Desirable
- Practical understanding of MCA and dols
- knowledgeable experience of audit and evidence based care
Knowledge skills abilities and work experience
Essential
- appropriate post registration experience
- excellent time management, organisational and personal effectiveness skills
- awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
Desirable
- laser experience and completion of 'laser core of knowledge' module, or willingness to undertake
- burns experience and completion of 'burns care' post grad module
personal qualities
Essential
- able to demonstrate initiative and working autonomously
- able to work and remain calm under pressure
- assertive and clear communicator. Ability to listen and empathise
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current live registration
- Teaching and Assessing qualification or willingness to undertake
- Evidence of post grad specialist course study
- experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Proven experience of teaching and assessing
Desirable
- Practical understanding of MCA and dols
- knowledgeable experience of audit and evidence based care
Knowledge skills abilities and work experience
Essential
- appropriate post registration experience
- excellent time management, organisational and personal effectiveness skills
- awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
Desirable
- laser experience and completion of 'laser core of knowledge' module, or willingness to undertake
- burns experience and completion of 'burns care' post grad module
personal qualities
Essential
- able to demonstrate initiative and working autonomously
- able to work and remain calm under pressure
- assertive and clear communicator. Ability to listen and empathise
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
