An exciting opportunity has come up for a Registered Nurse to join our committed nursing team on Ward 33a.
We want our nurses to make a real difference to patients in our Burns and Plastics Surgery team. Here are some of the reasons why our team is unique:
* We are a regional burns unit and the major trauma centre for plastic and reconstructive surgery for the Southwest of England. Our plastic reconstruction team is recognised as one of the best in the country!
* We offer opportunities to work in our ward-based adults burns clinic with future opportunities to run the clinic.
* We have a team of 19 burns and plastic surgery consultants supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
* We are proud of the learning opportunities available within our department, which includes ward and Trust based in-house teaching.
Applicants must be flexible and willing to undertake internal rotation to night duty.
Main duties of the job
Our department is a busy 28 bedded Burns and Plastic Surgery ward, with 20 en-suite rooms and 2 four bedded bays along with an Adult Burns Clinic run on the ward. Your day will include:
* Working with patients who have undergone emergency or elective reconstructive surgery for trauma related injuries, cancer, burns and other minor/major injuries.
* Being responsible for coordinating and providing complete care to allocated patients and work as part of the team.
* Participating in or carrying out small to complex dressing changes in wound management.
* Working closely with members of the multidisciplinary team, including Therapists and Psychologists, Doctors, and specialty Nurses.
* Being actively involved in your own development and supporting junior members of the team in their development.
* Supporting our patients and their families on their journey during their stay.
* Working in the Adult Burns clinic.
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 three Trust Objectives are:
* Deliver Great Care
* Develop Healthcare for the Future
* Be an Anchor in our Community
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 responsibilities
* The post holder will provide excellent, safe and research based care for plastic surgery and burns patients, pre and post surgery and during their rehabilitation.
* 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 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.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
* RGN/Paediatric Nurse, with current live NMC registration.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
* Teaching and assessing qualification (998 or equivalent) or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration.
Work Experience
Essential
* Expectation to undertake training for extended roles required by the ward / department. i.e. IV drug administration, Cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, male catheterisation, PCA and Epidural training.
* Experience in a hospital setting, as a Qualified Nurse or a Qualifying Student.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e. Care flow, ICE, Microsoft, Teams.
Desirable
* Knowledge of surgical clinical skills.
Employer details
Employer name
North Bristol NHS Trust
Address
Southmead Hospital
Bristol
BS10 5NB
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