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    Registered / Senior Nurse (Nights) - Bristol, United Kingdom - North Bristol NHS Trust

    North Bristol NHS Trust
    North Bristol NHS Trust Bristol, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our emergency department and major trauma centre.

    We are looking for a dynamic, friendly, motivated, clinically sound band 5 nurse with a passion for emergency care who is driven to deliver high quality patient focused care in a busy ED that is the regional centre for neurosciences, plastics and a major trauma centre.


    Our multidisciplinary team consists of Emergency Medicine Consultants, pharmacists, junior doctors and physiotherapists, who work collaboratively to treat a complex mix of emergency department patients.

    Our nurses move through our bespoke rotation packages across specialities, because we're passionate about offering internal and external training for career progression and our nurses have access to an award winning in-house Practice Development Nurse.

    Our Emergency Department is purpose-built to aid patient flow, transfer, and treatment. It comprises of our Emergency Department and Acute Medical unit, featuring 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 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.

    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.

    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.

    For band 5 Registered Nurses and ODPs, relocation support may be available. Knowledge, Training Experience and Skills Required

    Registered nurse with current NMC license to practice.
    Evidence of continued professional development i.e. a professional portfolio and participation in appraisal and development review.
    Completion of training for additional clinical skills required in the ward/department i.e. IV drug administration/cannulation & venepuncture/male catheterisation/training to monitor and change syringes for epidural & PCA syringe drivers. ECG training.
    Green card training for the use of pumps or machinery relevant to the ward or department.
    Evidence of attendance at mandatory training appropriate to the role.

    Competence in the use of computers and electronic communication systems or expectation to develop existing skills further as the needs of the service dictate.

    Evidence of an ability to critically appraise and utilise research to maintain and improve patient care.

    Sound knowledge of health promotion issues to ensure junior staff, patients and carers are provided with education, support and advice as required.

    Evidence of experience and knowledge of the importance of resource management including protocols for staff utilisation, equipment and products for clinical care

    Organise and participate in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care.

    Take regular responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.

    Take personal responsibility as a team leader for the delivery of care of patients in a defined area.

    To contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support and advice, as necessary Ensure referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.

    Ensure the safe ordering, administration and custody of patients medication according to Trust policies and procedures.
    In the absence of senior staff be responsible for delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, health care assistants and students
    Where relevant to be responsible for and assist in co-ordinating discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team

    To be able to act in emergency situations and to be familiar with emergency procedures including fire and resuscitation.

    To be responsible for the support and direction of junior staff in such situations according to Trust policy.

    Ensure the readiness for use of special equipment and the availability of nursing supplies in conjunction with the senior ward nurses.

    Ensure the safe custody of patients valuables and property according to Trust policies.

    Report to nurse in charge/line manager all complaints, incidents or accidents involving self, staff, patients, visitors and complete relevant documentation according to Trust procedure.

    Be responsible for reporting and documenting any broken or damaged equipment according to Trust policy.

    To be responsible for ensuring that assessment of patients manual handling needs are carried out and ensure junior staff and students follow these requirements in the course of care delivery.

    Ensure safe storage and disposal of substances hazardous to health in accordance with Trust policy. Ensure availability of facilities for disposal of sharps, toxic/cytoxic waste in accordance with trust policy.

    In support of senior staff or ward manager assist with monitoring and report to ensure stock levels are maintained and that the correct quantities are in supply.

    Monitor the use of supplies by junior staff to promote efficient use of all supplies.

    Nursing staff may be required to work in any location owned, managed or attributed to the Trust sites depending on the demands of the service.

    Staff are required to walk or stand for the majority of the shift time.
    Weekend and night working may be expected as part of the role, unless otherwise agreed with relevant managers.
    Manual handling of loads and patients using the appropriate aids and assessments will be required on all shifts.
    Pushing commodes, trolleys, beds and other furniture according to manual handling policies may be required on all shifts.
    Contact with blood and bodily fluids on all shifts.
    The requirement to take responsibility for nursing acutely ill and vulnerable patients at times.

    Due to the nature of the workload staff will be required to concentrate at a high level often during the shift in relation to carrying out instructions/documentation/communication.

    This will involve the use of computer screens for short periods of time.

    The staff nurse will be required to be responsible for multiple tasks, delegation, other staff/carers and patients simultaneously frequently throughout a shift.

    Staff maybe required to act quickly and immediately in the event of emergencies or other unexpected events within the ward area.


    Expectation to undertake training for extended roles required by the ward / department. IV drug administration, Cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, male catheterisation, PCA and Epidural training
    Ideally, currently working in a hospital setting, as a Qualified Nurse or a Qualifying Student

    Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
    Evidence of continuing professional development.
    Sound knowledge of Trust Policies & practices including manual handling, health & safety and infection control.

    Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e.

    Southmead Hospital
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