Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Bristol and Avon MS (BrAMS) Specialist Team!
BrAMS offer a unique service, offering support, information, clinical treatment and therapy and research to people across Bristol and the South West. The unit offers:
- Expert clinical knowledge in multiple sclerosis and associated neurological conditions.
- A dedicated specialist MS nurse team offering a range of specialist nurse led clinics, a telephone helpline services and invaluable support to MS patients their families and carers.
- A specialist physiotherapist service offering instant access to information, treatment, exercise and balance rehabilitation
- An intravenous suite allowing access to daycase IV steroids, which are often used to treat patients in times of relapse or those with severe spasticity.
The specialist team are based at the Bristol Brain Centre at Southmead Hospital and the postholder will predominantly be in the day case unit delivering prescribed MS treatments.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will work within the Bristol and Avon MS specialist team in the day case unit delivering prescribed MS treatments - these treatments may involve products that are handled as Cytotoxic in nature.
- The post holder will take personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that The Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and will ensure duties are carried out with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC Professional code of conduct.
- The post holder will be responsible for assessment, planning, provision, maintenance, and evaluation of patient care within the department.
- The post holder will take responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including Assistant Practitioners, healthcare support workers 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 e.g student nurses and support worker roles
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.
- Ability to provide verbal reports and maintain written reports on the patients condition for nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to use electronic systems to record patient information.
- Ability to use electronic systems to record patient information.
- Undertake aspects of administration as agreed by the ward/department manager.
- Ability to build good relationships with patients, relatives, and colleagues by developing rapport, communicating clearly and accurately, active listening and the ability to empathise.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to liaise effectively with other disciplines or departments.
- Responsible for ensuring that patients are always treated with courtesy, that individual needs are respected, and confidentiality is always maintained.
- Ability to prioritise workload and delegate appropriately to registered nurses, health care assistants and students to ensure efficient delivery of care to meet the needs of patients.
- Responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care without direct supervision in accordance to nursing policies and procedures and within your own scope of practice.
- Responsible for the admission, assessment and preparation of patients undergoing treatment or investigation.
- Organisational skills for the co-ordination and provision of care needs of patients using initiative, time management, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Responsible for reporting to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team any significant changes in a patients condition or situation.
- Ensure the safe ordering, administration, and custody of patients medication according to trust policies and procedures.
- Ensure safe storage and disposal of substances hazardous to health in accordance to Trust policy.
- Responsible for reporting all complaints, incidents or accidents involving self, staff, patients, visitors and compete relevant documentation according to Trust procedure.
- Responsible for reporting and documenting any broken or damaged equipment according to Trust policy.
- Responsible for reporting any episodes of sickness for self or that reported to you by another member of nursing staff to ensure skill mix is maintained.
- In the absence of senior staff be responsible for the delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, health care assistants and Students.
- Have an awareness of safe staffing for the department.
- Demonstrate teaching and presentation skills to promote an effective learning environment for students and other members of the MDT.
- Contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support, and advice as necessary.
- Ability to respond to an emergency including fire and resuscitation. Support and direct junior staff in such situations according to Trust policy.
- Responsible for professional development and ensuring mandatory training is up to date
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.
- Ability to provide verbal reports and maintain written reports on the patients condition for nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to use electronic systems to record patient information.
- Ability to use electronic systems to record patient information.
- Undertake aspects of administration as agreed by the ward/department manager.
- Ability to build good relationships with patients, relatives, and colleagues by developing rapport, communicating clearly and accurately, active listening and the ability to empathise.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to liaise effectively with other disciplines or departments.
- Responsible for ensuring that patients are always treated with courtesy, that individual needs are respected, and confidentiality is always maintained.
- Ability to prioritise workload and delegate appropriately to registered nurses, health care assistants and students to ensure efficient delivery of care to meet the needs of patients.
- Responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care without direct supervision in accordance to nursing policies and procedures and within your own scope of practice.
- Responsible for the admission, assessment and preparation of patients undergoing treatment or investigation.
- Organisational skills for the co-ordination and provision of care needs of patients using initiative, time management, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Responsible for reporting to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team any significant changes in a patients condition or situation.
- Ensure the safe ordering, administration, and custody of patients medication according to trust policies and procedures.
- Ensure safe storage and disposal of substances hazardous to health in accordance to Trust policy.
- Responsible for reporting all complaints, incidents or accidents involving self, staff, patients, visitors and compete relevant documentation according to Trust procedure.
- Responsible for reporting and documenting any broken or damaged equipment according to Trust policy.
- Responsible for reporting any episodes of sickness for self or that reported to you by another member of nursing staff to ensure skill mix is maintained.
- In the absence of senior staff be responsible for the delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, health care assistants and Students.
- Have an awareness of safe staffing for the department.
- Demonstrate teaching and presentation skills to promote an effective learning environment for students and other members of the MDT.
- Contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support, and advice as necessary.
- Ability to respond to an emergency including fire and resuscitation. Support and direct junior staff in such situations according to Trust policy.
- Responsible for professional development and ensuring mandatory training is up to date
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/Paediatric Nurse, with current live Registration
- Competent in IV drug administration, cannulation, and venepuncture
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification (998 or equivalent) or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration (secured a position on this type of course)
Work Experience
Essential
- 3 years post registration experience
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working in a day case setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in Neurology
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping
- Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e. Lorenzo, ICE, EDMS etc
- Time management and basic problem solving skills
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of Trust Policies & practices including manual handling, health & safety and infection control.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/Paediatric Nurse, with current live Registration
- Competent in IV drug administration, cannulation, and venepuncture
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification (998 or equivalent) or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration (secured a position on this type of course)
Work Experience
Essential
- 3 years post registration experience
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working in a day case setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in Neurology
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping
- Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e. Lorenzo, ICE, EDMS etc
- Time management and basic problem solving skills
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of Trust Policies & practices including manual handling, health & safety and infection control.
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).
