Bank NICU Registered Nurse - Band 5

at  North Bristol NHS Trust

So, you’re eager to learn more about working within our Bank Team as a Registered Nurse in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at North Bristol NHS Trust?
As a Bank Registered NICU Nurse, you will be responsible for the day to day care of babies and their families.
NICU is a well established Level 3 Unit providing a centre of excellence for babies requiring medical and neurological assessment and treatment, and a tertiary referral centre for the South west neonatal network. The unit has 34 cots, comprising of 8 ITU, 8 HDU and 18 SC, with an additional 10 cots on their Transitional Care Ward.
Want to know more about Nursing roles within our NBT eXtra team?

APPLICANTS MUST:

Hold RN (Adult or Paediatric) registration with current NMC license to practice
Have relevant experience within the last 18-24 months - newly qualified staff require 15 months post qualification experience (3 months preceptorship and 12 months appropriate experience
Have a drive to work hard, enthusiasm and the ability to commit to a 4-day induction programme if successful
Have right to work in UK (with relevant Adaptation/ONP if applicable)
Have the ability to commence work within 3 months from offer
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 vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
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.
For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.
Take regular responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
To report to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team any significant changes in a patient’s condition or situation.
Take personal responsibility for the delivery of care of patients in a defined area.
To contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support and advice, as necessary
Ensure referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
Ensure the safe ordering, administration and custody of patients’ medication according to Trust policies and procedures.
In the absence of senior staff be responsible for delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, health care assistants and students
Where relevant to be responsible for and assist in co-ordinating discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team
For a full overview of the role and the knowledge/ skills required, please refer to the Job Description document attached as an additional document to this advert.
Why choose NBTeXtra?

Joining NBT eXtra opens the door to a world where opportunity meets flexibility. Enjoys benefits such as:

• Competitive Rates : Enjoy competitive hourly rates, with £19.86 on weekdays, £25.82 on nights and Saturdays, and £31.78 on Sundays and Bank Holidays, inclusive of annual leave allowance.
• Advance Shift Notifications : Plan your life with ease by receiving shift schedules 6 weeks in advance.
• Weekly Pay: Being a part of NBT eXtra means you’ll receive weekly pay for shifts worked
• NHS Pension Scheme : Be a valued member with access to the NHS pension scheme, securing your financial future.
• Comprehensive Training Support: Stay ahead in your career with our commitment to comprehensive training support.

Supporting all clinical areas of the Trust as and when required.
Taking personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and ensuring duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code.
Being responsible for assessment, planning, Implementation and Evaluation of patient care.
Taking responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants and students as required.