Staff Nurse - Band 5

Why apply?Our staff nurse roles offer a fantastic opportunity to take a role with-

• • Cutting-edge clinical practice-Southmead Hospital is a centre of excellent in a range of services and major specialities. Our pioneering treatments and advances in care have won international recognition, placing us at the forefront of medical knowledge
• • Career development- our well-structured and supported preceptorship programme will support you to achieve your career aspirations and realise your full potential
• • An excellent location- the Trust resides within one of the most vibrant cities in the UK, Bristol. Voted the best city to live in 2017, the city is famous for its year round festivals, award-winning cycle tracks, exceptional gastronomy, stunning cityscapes and awe-inspiring street art.

The Role-As a Staff Nurse, you will play a key role within a team of nursing staff, in the delivery of high quality, evidence based patient-centred care. We currently have roles available in a variety of specialities, including-

• • Medicine- Emergency, Complex and Specialist Care
• • Theatres – Scrubs & Medirooms
• • Neonatal Intensive Care
• • Surgical Wards
• • Musculoskeletal and Neurosciences
• • Renal Wards
• • Intensive Care Unit

Ability to work flexibly across all of our shift patterns is vital.

**Please note, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who do not have registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council for this role**

The post holder will be designated on a regular basis to take charge of the ward/department in the absence of the ward manager or senior nurse after two years in post and on an occasional basis within the first two years in post.

The post holder will work within and lead a clinical care team. The post holder will take personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and will ensure duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code of Professional conduct.

The post holder will be responsible for assessment, planning, provision, maintenance and evaluation of patient care.

The post holder will take responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants 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 eg. Student nurses and support worker roles.

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.

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, NBT is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Wales (e.g. Portishead, Chepstow)

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.

To report to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team any significant changes in a patient’s condition or situation.

Responsible for taking charge of the ward/department on a regular basis in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility.

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

Where relevant, responsible for the admission, assessment and preparation of patients undergoing treatment or investigations.

Escort patients to other wards or departments as required