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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.
Job summaryThe post holder will be expected to work from Wednesday to Friday, covering a total of 22.5 hours per week, alongside the Endocrine Clinical Nurse Specialist team and the wider multidisciplinary team to monitor and maintain policies, standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the endocrine nurse team. The post holder is expected to support the Endocrine Clinical Nurse Specialists to carry out all relevant forms of patient care, particularly around the arranging, provision, and completion of dynamic function testing without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment. To be flexible in approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.
Main duties of the job
- To arrange and undertake the dynamic function tests on endocrine patients for the purposes of diagnosis and surveillance across a range of endocrine conditions and ensure results of these tests are passed to relevant clinicians in a timely way.
- 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 timely in line with the Trust standard.
- To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others.
- Promote and maintain a safe environment for patient/visitors.
- Administer medicines in accordance with Trust policy.
- Promote a clean environment and the prevention of hospital acquired infection.
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.
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
knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings - this could be as a student
- Previous experience of speciality
- Experience of working Autonomously
Essential
- RGN.1st Level (with current experience of working in NHS)-
- Current NMC Registration
- Training Qualification or equivalent experience
- Relevant post registration course
Essential
- Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to solve problems and use initiative
- Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development
- Competency in venepuncture, canulation and medication administration including IV drug administration
- Basic IT skills (e.g., Microsoft packages
- Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
- Interpersonal skills - Calm - Supportive - Motivated - Professional
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Self-motivated
- A team player
- Recognition of own limits
- Awareness of audit & research
Essential
- Supportive
- Collaborative
- Respectful
- Innovative
knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings - this could be as a student
- Previous experience of speciality
- Experience of working Autonomously
Essential
- RGN.1st Level (with current experience of working in NHS)-
- Current NMC Registration
- Training Qualification or equivalent experience
- Relevant post registration course
Essential
- Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to solve problems and use initiative
- Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development
- Competency in venepuncture, canulation and medication administration including IV drug administration
- Basic IT skills (e.g., Microsoft packages
- Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
- Interpersonal skills - Calm - Supportive - Motivated - Professional
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Self-motivated
- A team player
- Recognition of own limits
- Awareness of audit & research
Essential
- Supportive
- Collaborative
- Respectful
- Innovative
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Diabetes and Endocrinology, Bristol Royal infirmary
Upper Maudlin St,
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
Job summary
The post holder will be expected to work from Wednesday to Friday, covering a total of 22.5 hours per week, alongside the Endocrine Clinical Nurse Specialist team and the wider multidisciplinary team to monitor and maintain policies, standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the endocrine nurse team. The post holder is expected to support the Endocrine Clinical Nurse Specialists to carry out all relevant forms of patient care, particularly around the arranging, provision, and completion of dynamic function testing without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment. To be flexible in approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.
Main duties of the job
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.
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
knowledge and Experience
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
knowledge and Experience
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Diabetes and Endocrinology, Bristol Royal infirmary
Upper Maudlin St,
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
The post holder will be expected to work from Wednesday to Friday, covering a total of 22.5 hours per week, alongside the Endocrine Clinical Nurse Specialist team and the wider multidisciplinary team to monitor and maintain policies, standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the endocrine nurse team. The post holder is expected to support the Endocrine Clinical Nurse Specialists to carry out all relevant forms of patient care, particularly around the arranging, provision, and completion of dynamic function testing without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment. To be flexible in approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.
Main duties of the job
- To arrange and undertake the dynamic function tests on endocrine patients for the purposes of diagnosis and surveillance across a range of endocrine conditions and ensure results of these tests are passed to relevant clinicians in a timely way.
- 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 timely in line with the Trust standard.
- To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others.
- Promote and maintain a safe environment for patient/visitors.
- Administer medicines in accordance with Trust policy.
- Promote a clean environment and the prevention of hospital acquired infection.
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.
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
knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings - this could be as a student
- Previous experience of speciality
- Experience of working Autonomously
Essential
- RGN.1st Level (with current experience of working in NHS)-
- Current NMC Registration
- Training Qualification or equivalent experience
- Relevant post registration course
Essential
- Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to solve problems and use initiative
- Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development
- Competency in venepuncture, canulation and medication administration including IV drug administration
- Basic IT skills (e.g., Microsoft packages
- Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
- Interpersonal skills - Calm - Supportive - Motivated - Professional
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Self-motivated
- A team player
- Recognition of own limits
- Awareness of audit & research
Essential
- Supportive
- Collaborative
- Respectful
- Innovative
knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings - this could be as a student
- Previous experience of speciality
- Experience of working Autonomously
Essential
- RGN.1st Level (with current experience of working in NHS)-
- Current NMC Registration
- Training Qualification or equivalent experience
- Relevant post registration course
Essential
- Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to solve problems and use initiative
- Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development
- Competency in venepuncture, canulation and medication administration including IV drug administration
- Basic IT skills (e.g., Microsoft packages
- Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
- Interpersonal skills - Calm - Supportive - Motivated - Professional
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Self-motivated
- A team player
- Recognition of own limits
- Awareness of audit & research
Essential
- Supportive
- Collaborative
- Respectful
- Innovative
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Diabetes and Endocrinology, Bristol Royal infirmary
Upper Maudlin St,
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
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