Registered Nurse

at  North Bristol NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has come up for a Registered Nurse to join our committed nursing team on Ward 33a.
We want our nurses to make a real difference to patients in our Burns and Plastics Surgery team. Here are some of the reasons why our team is unique:
We are a regional burns unit and the major trauma centre for plastic and reconstructive surgery for the Southwest of England. Our plastic reconstruction team is recognised as one of the best in the country!
We offer opportunities to work in our ward-based adults burns clinic with future opportunities to run the clinic
We have a team of 19 burns and plastic surgery consultants supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team
We are proud of the learning opportunities available within our department, which includes ward and Trust based in house teaching
Applicants must be flexible and willing to undertake internal rotation to night duty.
Our department is a busy 28 bedded Burns and Plastic Surgery ward, with 20 en-suite rooms and 2 four bedded bays along with an Adult Burns Clinic run on the ward. Your day will include:
Working with patients who have undergone emergency or elective reconstructive surgery for trauma related injuries, cancer, burns and other minor/major injuries
Being responsible for coordinating and providing complete care to allocated patients and work as part of the team
Participating in or carrying out small to complex dressing changes in wound management
Working closely with members of the multidisciplinary team, including Therapists and Psychologists, Doctors, and speciality Nurses
Being actively involved in your own development and supporting junior members of the team in their development
Supporting our patients and their families on their journey during their stay
Working in the Adult Burns clinic
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 three Trust Objectives are:
Deliver Great Care
Develop Healthcare for the Future
Be an Anchor in our Community
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.
The post holder will provide excellent, safe and research based care for plastic surgery and burns patients, pre and post surgery and during their rehabilitation.
The post holder will work within and lead a clinical care team.
The post holder will take personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and will ensure duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code of Professional conduct.
The post holder will be responsible for assessment, planning, provision, maintenance and evaluation of patient care.
The post holder will take responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants and students on a daily basis.
The post holder will actively contribute to the provision of a good learning environment by taking on the role of mentor/assessor for learners eg. Student nurses and support worker role.
The post holder will be designated on a regular basis to take charge of the ward/department in the absence of the ward manager or senior nurse after two years in post and on an occasional basis within the first two years in post

Please refer the Job description for details