Job summary Do you think you have what it takes to be a Band 6 Senior Practitioner? o Would you like the opportunity to develop in your career? o Do you have the right leadership and behaviour qualities to step up to this challenge? o Is the time right for you to take on your next challenge? Can you be part of our dynamic team taking this department forward over the next few years? An opportunity has come up for full time and secondment band 6's posts. This role includes nights and weekends in Heygroves Theatres. We have 6 theatres with a range of specialities including Robotic surgery, Thoracic, Trauma, max fax, Upper GI, Lower GI, HPB, Orthopaedics and a designated CEPOD list. We are looking for someone with a primary interest in scrub with anaesthetics and recovery skills desirable. If you have these skills and would like a new challenge in your career please apply. Main duties of the job To assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence based, individualised patient care. Carry out planned care for a group of patients without direct supervision. Manage patient care according to agreed policies and protocols, taking appropriate action, seeking advice from other members of the multi-disciplinary team as necessary. This will include identification of risk (clinical, health, safety and security). Closely monitor patients' status, ensuring all relevant observations/patient assessment criteria are accurately recorded and interpreted to ensure appropriate and timely corrective action is taken in accordance with current protocols, e.g. sepsis. Undertake when fully trained and competent to undertake advanced nursing practices relevant to the clinical area. Ensure that nursing procedures are performed in accordance with UHBristol NHS Foundation Trust policies and local standard operating procedures Responsible for the correct administration and storage of medicines according to the Trust policy. Act as the patient's advocate. Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard and is reflected in the patient record. To maintain patient confidentiality and ensure all staff understand the relevance of this. Record and report all incidents / complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with the Trust policy and assist in any investigations as required. 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. Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata (Antisocial enhancements) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 387-S1714-GB Job locations Bristol Royal Infirmary Marlborough Street Bristol BS2 8HW Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. 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 Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nurse level 8 or C or CG 752/ NVQ level 3 OR Operating Department Practitioner/ Dip HE in Operating Room Practice Training Qualification or equivalent experience Mentorship Course Desirable Relevant post registration course Knowledge and Experience Essential Appropriate post registration experience in nursing and speciality Appropriate proven leadership and management experience Proven commitment and experience, evidence in teaching Experience as preceptor / mentor Desirable Experience of undertaking research or audit projects Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken Skills and Abilities Essential Organisation and management skills Teaching Ability to work effectively under pressure Ability to problem solve Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality 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 Able to work on feet for long periods Aware that the role can be stressful and emotional at times Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nurse level 8 or C or CG 752/ NVQ level 3 OR Operating Department Practitioner/ Dip HE in Operating Room Practice Training Qualification or equivalent experience Mentorship Course Desirable Relevant post registration course Knowledge and Experience Essential Appropriate post registration experience in nursing and speciality Appropriate proven leadership and management experience Proven commitment and experience, evidence in teaching Experience as preceptor / mentor Desirable Experience of undertaking research or audit projects Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken Skills and Abilities Essential Organisation and management skills Teaching Ability to work effectively under pressure Ability to problem solve Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality 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 Able to work on feet for long periods Aware that the role can be stressful and emotional at times Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Bristol Royal Infirmary Marlborough Street Bristol BS2 8HW Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)