Job summary
Band 6 Permanent post/ Flexible hours/ Full time
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, adaptable energetic and enthusiastic individual with a broad knowledge of surgical/emergency nursing to work as band 6 in an inpatient and ambulatory setting on A609.
A609 are very excited to be recruiting 1 WTE Senior Staff Nurse's (Band 6) to join our well established team in the Division of Surgery at the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI).
We are also opening up this opportunity to those wanting a progression post with support and training to meet Band 6 competencies/person specification and workload. This would suit an experienced Band 5 Nurse who has interest in management, adaptable skills and natural leadership abilities but may need more clinical support within the A609 team and ward environment.
We are looking for a range of experience and can provide training and development opportunities. We also offer flexible working, part time hours or full time hours depending on what suits the requirement of the service.
Main duties of the job
The Surgical Trauma Assessment Unit (STAU) consists of a 23 bedded inpatient unit and the Same Day Emergency Care unit (SDEC) consists of 10 assessment spaces for ambulatory patients. We provide a 7-day a week acute assessment for surgical/ Trauma & orthopaedic/ ENT/ maxilla-facial patients referred urgently either via GP or admitted via the emergency department.
Nurses will work closely with doctors, ACPs, AHPs, Clinical Site Managers and Health Care Support Workers.
The same Day Emergency Care unit (SDEC) offers an opportunity for nurses to triage acute surgical and trauma patients referred by GP's over the phone to support with providing a service where patients are assessed and treated without the need for an overnight admission.
The ward/environment is not like any other and offers a different way of working but ultimately is a fast paced and dynamic department caring for surgical patients.
This role gives job variety, continued development and involvement in exciting new projects as well as providing job satisfaction. As you build your knowledge and confidence you will be expected to work independently and manage your own team in conjunction with the Supervisory Sister.
Please come and talk to us to find out more information and whether this role and environment would be for you!
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Within this role you will influence progress and maintain high standards whilst developing clinical, managerial and leadership skills in this challenging environment where no two days are the same.
Experience within the surgical speciality or a similar unit environment is vital to enable you to settle into the role quickly and become a valuable senior member of the team. You will be supported in this role by the Senior Nursing team.
As a B6 senior staff nurse you will:
- Be proactive and show initiative, demonstrating excellent leadership and clinical skills to assess, investigate and treat patients
- Act acting as a leader and role model, adopting a flexible approach in a role managing clinical and managerial responsibilities
- Able to work and be Nurse In Charge of either STAU or Surgical SDEC, coordinating the care of patients, accepting referrals and managing the nursing team
- Excellent communication skills are therefore essential
- Experience of acute assessment or triage is desirable
- Actively engage in research and development opportunities for the service
- Knowledge regarding governance and its importance in promoting and maintaining sage and quality driven environment for patients, visitors and staff
- Take immediate action and inform sister where performance, conduct or attendance falls short of the expected standards
- To work in partnership with the management team to act as a united front and professional role model to the team
- Assist with and participate in, the recruitment, retention and professional development of staff
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Within this role you will influence progress and maintain high standards whilst developing clinical, managerial and leadership skills in this challenging environment where no two days are the same.
Experience within the surgical speciality or a similar unit environment is vital to enable you to settle into the role quickly and become a valuable senior member of the team. You will be supported in this role by the Senior Nursing team.
As a B6 senior staff nurse you will:
- Be proactive and show initiative, demonstrating excellent leadership and clinical skills to assess, investigate and treat patients
- Act acting as a leader and role model, adopting a flexible approach in a role managing clinical and managerial responsibilities
- Able to work and be Nurse In Charge of either STAU or Surgical SDEC, coordinating the care of patients, accepting referrals and managing the nursing team
- Excellent communication skills are therefore essential
- Experience of acute assessment or triage is desirable
- Actively engage in research and development opportunities for the service
- Knowledge regarding governance and its importance in promoting and maintaining sage and quality driven environment for patients, visitors and staff
- Take immediate action and inform sister where performance, conduct or attendance falls short of the expected standards
- To work in partnership with the management team to act as a united front and professional role model to the team
- Assist with and participate in, the recruitment, retention and professional development of staff
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Collaborative
- Innovative
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RGN.1st Level
- Current NMC Registration
- 1st Degree in nursing or health related subject or working towards
- Relevant accredited post registration qualification at level 3
- Qualification in Teaching, assessing and Mentoring
- Willingness to work towards Masters level academic study
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience in surgical nursing for at least 3 years
- Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
- Proven commitment and experience, evidence in teaching
- Experience as preceptor / practice assessor
Desirable
- Recent acute assessment or triage experience
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
- Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Organisation and management skills
- Teaching
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to problem solve
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality
- Competency in medication administration including intravenous medication.
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Able to influence other team members
- Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor
- Innovative and participates with practice and policy change
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
- Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
- Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
- General good health, Able to work on feet for long periods. Aware that the role can be stressful and emotional at times
Person Specification
Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Collaborative
- Innovative
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RGN.1st Level
- Current NMC Registration
- 1st Degree in nursing or health related subject or working towards
- Relevant accredited post registration qualification at level 3
- Qualification in Teaching, assessing and Mentoring
- Willingness to work towards Masters level academic study
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience in surgical nursing for at least 3 years
- Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
- Proven commitment and experience, evidence in teaching
- Experience as preceptor / practice assessor
Desirable
- Recent acute assessment or triage experience
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
- Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Organisation and management skills
- Teaching
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to problem solve
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality
- Competency in medication administration including intravenous medication.
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Able to influence other team members
- Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor
- Innovative and participates with practice and policy change
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
- Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
- Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
- General good health, Able to work on feet for long periods. Aware that the role can be stressful and emotional at times
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
