Job summary
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust are looking for an Anaesthetics trained Registered Nurse or ODP, to be part of our Surgical Day Case Unit (SDCU) at Weston General Hospital. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic member of staff to work alongside our multi-disciplinary team as a band 5 working up to 37.5 hours a week, with Anaesthetic skills. SDCU is a small, friendly unit with a real passion for delivering the highest standard of care. We have 2 theatres in our SDCU and a further 4 theatres in our Main Theatre Unit. We cover a wide range of specialities including general & colorectal surgery, breast surgery, urology, gynaecology, orthopaedics and trauma. The unit is open 6 days a week (Monday to Saturday). The successful candidate will be expected to be occasionally redeployed to Main Theatres to cover anaesthetic/ recovery as needed. They may also be required to work across the DCU Ward and Theatre Receiving Unit.
Main duties of the job
The role encompasses the clinical management of a group of inpatients when the area is in escalation.
The post holder will be responsible to the nurse manager for the timely patient interventions caring for surgical, medical and orthopaedic patients that are deemed suitable to be admitted to the ward.
In partnership with other professionals and disciplines, develop measurable patient care plans/ goals. The process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to timely transfer or discharge.
Ensure nursing documentation is maintained, accurate and legible in line with Trust standards.
Admission and discharging of day case elective surgical patients.
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, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Collaborative
- Innovative
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of Anaesthetics
- Willingness to develop within role
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of audit and quality issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of the area applying for
- Politically astute re; changes in NHS/developments in NHS
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate awareness or importance of working as part of a team
- Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing using the English language proficiently
- Proficient in I.T
- IV certified
- Able to complete accurate & legible patient records
- Flexible working practices for a 24 hour service
Desirable
- Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role
- Able to prioritise own work load and that of other as appropriate
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- RGN/ ODP
- Current NMC Registration/ HCPC Registration
- Completion of an Anaesthetic Nursing course (Level 6 or 7)
- Fluent in the English Language - verified either by English taught qualification or a pass in an English language assessment
Desirable
- Assessor Student Nursing/NVQ Assessor
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Weston General Hospital - Day Case Unit
Grange Road, Uphill
Weston Super -Mare
BS23 4TQ