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

North Bristol NHS Trust

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Job summary

So, you're eager to learn more about Theatre Nursing opportunities at North Bristol NHS Trust.In addition to relocation expenses here are some of the reasons to apply

  • Our theatre department is the Major Trauma centre for the South West Region and a specialist regional centre for a number of services, including neurosurgery, renal, plastics, burns and orthopaedics. At North Bristol Trust, we are proud to offer all our Theatre Practitioners (Nurses and ODPs) the same job role and access to development opportunities.
  • Our multidisciplinary team receive personalised support from the Perioperative Development Team, providing bespoke training programmes and development days for theatre staff.
  • Our anaesthetics and scrub practitioners also have access to unique multidisciplinary training delivered by our Perioperative simulation team within a purpose built simulation facility; our Clinical Simulation space.
  • We are also innovating the traditional recovery approach, supporting patients during admission, pre-op and post operatively within our Medirooms. A new concept in healthcare, our Medirooms combine the traditional recovery, day-case, same-day and admission areas into a single patient room environment, specifically designed to enhance patient experience by improving the level of privacy and dignity that these areas were traditionally able to offer. Patients also benefit from continuity of care as they are admitted, recovered and discharged/transferred by the same Mediroom team

Main duties of the job

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.

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.

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.

Bristol is consistently voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local music, arts and gastronomic scenes, a wide range of modern and state of the art shopping, recreation and leisure facilities, a wealth of great local family days out, fantastic transport links for local, national and internal holidays, and it has a rich history. If you prefer country, village or smaller town living, our Trust is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Wales (such as Portishead or Chepstow.

For band 5 Registered Nurses and ODPs, relocation support may be available. Please email Nursing@nbt.nhs.uk for more information.

Date posted

09 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-TA-ASCR-RN-TH0424

Job locations

Southmead

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Job description

Job responsibilities

North Bristol NHS Trust currently recruits overseas Nursing staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore unable to accept any direct applications from candidates who are not already based in the UK.

For a full overview of the Job Description and Person Specification, please refer to the PDF documents attached as an additional documents to this advert.

Knowledge, Training, Experience and Skills Required

The post holder must be a Registered Nurse or an Operating Department Practitioner who can demonstrate the following:

  • Effective communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team.
  • Effective computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service.
  • Ability to undertake shift work (flexible options available)
  • Contribution to team development
  • Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC / HCPC code of professional conduct and current perioperative issues
  • Excellent organisational skills, proven ability to problem solve and remain calm under pressure

Job description

Job responsibilities

North Bristol NHS Trust currently recruits overseas Nursing staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore unable to accept any direct applications from candidates who are not already based in the UK.

For a full overview of the Job Description and Person Specification, please refer to the PDF documents attached as an additional documents to this advert.

Knowledge, Training, Experience and Skills Required

The post holder must be a Registered Nurse or an Operating Department Practitioner who can demonstrate the following:

  • Effective communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team.
  • Effective computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service.
  • Ability to undertake shift work (flexible options available)
  • Contribution to team development
  • Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC / HCPC code of professional conduct and current perioperative issues
  • Excellent organisational skills, proven ability to problem solve and remain calm under pressure

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or ODP
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Effective communication skills, verbal and written, to include report writing and record keeping
  • Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC / HCPC code of professional conduct and current perioperative issues
Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or ODP
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Effective communication skills, verbal and written, to include report writing and record keeping
  • Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC / HCPC code of professional conduct and current perioperative issues

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition

Talent Acquisition

Nursing@nbt.nhs.uk

01174144550

Date posted

09 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-TA-ASCR-RN-TH0424

Job locations

Southmead

Bristol

BS10 5NB


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