This Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse role is a unique post for an ambitious and forward thinking nurse.
You will be the lead nurse for the country's first ophthalmic diagnostic assessment centre. This service is the first of its type and Bristol Eye Hospital is leading the way with other Ophthalmic centres following in our footsteps.
You will lead a team of technicians away from the main hospital who will be delivering a fast paced appointment, then the results will be reviewed by clinicians elsewhere.
The successful applicant will also be able to work at the main Bristol Eye Hospital site, where they can continue to develop their management skills in a busy face to face environment.
Main duties of the job
1. To lead and work with the Outpatient Department teams, providing high quality care for patients
2. To plan and manage the implementation of care pathways for patients
3. To guide, instruct and monitor junior staff, students and support staff
4. To practice in accordance with Professional Codes and statutory requirements
5. The post holder will be expected to meet objectives set out during Personal Development Reviews in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework
6. To work flexibly within any area of the Trust as directed by the Sister/Matron to provide support according to service needs
7. The post holder will be expected to act as the units coordinator in the absence of Senior Staff
8. Take responsibility for operational organisation, leadership staff management and patient safety when working in our satellite centres mainly the diagnostic hub
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
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Demonstrable experience of leadership and management of a clinical team
* Evidence of leading change in clinical practice
Desirable
* Experience of standard setting and audit
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Able to work within NMC Code of Conduct
* Ability to use evidence based practice
* Supervisory/Leadership Skills
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to handle a fast throughput of work whilst maintaining high standards of individualised care
* Flexibility to within the unit and across the satellite units with varying shift patterns
Desirable
* Knowledge of budgetary control issues
* ILS competence
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered General Nurse
Desirable
* Relevant post registration Degree or working towards qualification
* Ophthalmology qualification/Experience
Aptitudes
Essential
* Insight into effective team work and work constructively in a multi-disciplinary team
* Positive approach to change, enthusiastic and motivated
* Contributes to own personal development and service improvement
* An understanding of Trust and relevant NHS issues
* Reliable
* Enthusiastic and motivated
* Adaptable to changing needs of the service
* Willingness to undertake skills training related to the post
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Eye Hospital
Lower Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS1 2LX
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