Main area: Surgical Senior Staff Nurse Band 6 A609
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (Part time considered, Long Days/Nights/Twilight)
Job ref: 387-S-6319-GB
Site: Bristol Royal Infirmary
Town: Bristol
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pa / pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 30/12/2024 23:59
As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
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 is excited to be recruiting 1 WTE Senior Staff Nurse (Band 6) to join our well-established team in the Division of Surgery at the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI).
This opportunity is also open 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 an 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 GPs over the phone to support with providing a service where patients are assessed and treated without the need for an overnight admission.
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 specialty 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 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 a safe 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
Person specification
* Supportive
* Respectful
Education and Qualifications
* Current NMC Registration
* 1st Degree in nursing or health-related subject or working towards
* Qualification in Teaching, assessing, and Mentoring
* Willingness to work towards Masters level academic study
Knowledge and Experience
* Appropriate post-registration experience in surgical nursing for at least 3 years
* Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
* Proven commitment and experience, evidenced in teaching
* Experience as preceptor/practice assessor
* 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
* Organisation and management skills
* Teaching
* Ability to work effectively under pressure
* Ability to problem solve
* Flexibility, adaptability to meet the needs of a changing service
* Ability to perform clinical activities specific to specialty
* 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
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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