Registered Nurse

at  North Bristol NHS Trust

Are you interested in finding out more about nursing within our Surgical Assessment team?
Here are some of the reasons our team are unique!
Our multidisciplinary team consists of Acute Surgical Consultants, Pharmacists, Resident Doctors and Physiotherapists, working collaboratively to treat a complex mix of acutely unwell surgical patients.
Our Nurses gain experience in all surgical specialties, including Vascular, Plastics, Urology and General Surgery. We receive all emergency admissions for these specialties.
We care for patients with all acute surgical conditions, making us a great department for Nurses to grow their skill set in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
We are passionate about offering internal and external training for career progression and we support our colleagues to develop their skills.

Organising and participating in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care.
Taking responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision, in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
Contributing towards the health promotion for all patients by provided education, support and advice as necessary, ensuring referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
In the absence of senior staff, taking responsibility for the delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, healthcare support workers and students.
Where relevant, be responsible and assist in the co-ordination of discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.
Taking personal responsibility for treating all patients with courtesy, respecting their individual needs and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues.
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.
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.
Organise and participate in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care.
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.
Responsible for taking charge of the ward/department on a regular basis in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility.
Take personal responsibility as a team leader 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
Where relevant, responsible for the admission, assessment and preparation of patients undergoing treatment or investigations.
Escort patients to other wards or departments as required.
To take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients are treated with courtesy at all times, the individual needs of patients are respected and confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Liase effectively with other disciplines or departments as appropriate.
To be able to act in emergency situations and to be familiar with emergency procedures including fire and resuscitation.
To be responsible for the support and direction of junior staff in such situations according to Trust policy.
To be responsible for ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues.
Ensure the readiness for use of special equipment and the availability of nursing supplies in conjunction with the senior ward nurses.
Ensure the safe custody of patients’ valuables and property according to Trust policies.
Report to nurse in charge/line manager all complaints, incidents or accidents involving self, staff, patients, visitors and complete relevant documentation according to Trust procedure.
Be responsible for reporting and documenting any broken or damaged equipment according to Trust policy.
To have detailed knowledge of Manual handling regulations particularly with regards to the moving and handling of patients.
To be responsible for ensuring that assessment of patients’ manual handling needs are carried out and ensure junior staff and students follow these requirements in the course of care delivery.
Ensure safe storage and disposal of substances hazardous to health in accordance with Trust policy. Ensure availability of facilities for disposal of sharps, toxic/cytoxic waste in accordance with trust policy.
In support of senior staff or ward manager assist with monitoring and report to ensure stock levels are maintained and that the correct quantities are in supply.
Monitor the use of supplies by junior staff to promote efficient use of all supplies.
To be aware of the directorate bleep holding function.
To have an awareness of the requirements for staffing the ward or department.
Undertake aspects of ward administration as agreed by the ward /department manage.
Report reliably any episodes of sickness for self or that are reported to you to the Registered nurse in charge to enable skill mix to be maintained