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The successful candidate will be supported in leading a team of nursing staff to develop personally and professionally.
Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 senior staff nurse on ward 78.
Ward 78 is a 22 bedded inpatient ward which specialises in gynae-oncology, palliative care and symptom management, early pregnancy complications such as miscarriage, hyperemesis and ectopic pregnancy, abortion care, endometriosis and management of emergency gynaecology conditions.
We are looking for a motivated nurse who is passionate about professional development and learning management skills. The individual will be an experienced nurse who is demonstrating consistently high standards of care and prioritises patient safety.
This post requires a great deal of flexibility and vision to support the existing nursing team, as well as being able to link in with the wider multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills and an ability to manage change enthusiastically, lead, manage and develop a team of nursing staff.
You should be able to demonstrate excellent inter-personal and communication skills and have the ability to forge and maintain relationships with a variety of clinical and non-clinical staff. The ability to manage a busy workload and to prioritise, quickly find solutions and to focus on the important issues when decision making is essential.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be supported in leading a team of nursing staff to develop personally and professionally. Recent experience within gynaecology is desired.
The advertised post is an 18 month secondment with the possibility of extension.
- Act as a clinical expert providing specialist knowledge and advice to both nurses and junior medical staff working within the unit. Act as a resource to other areas within the Trust as required.
- Work towards safe and timely discharge plans and ensure barriers to discharge are identified and acted on in a timely and appropriate manner.
- To be proactive in supporting the nursing team and acting as a positive role model always promoting best clinical and professional practice.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills. Be actively involved in recruitment and staff development reviews. Facilitate orientation and training programmes.
- To support the Management team in the implementation of new services, participating in audits, quality improvement projects, and rota allocation.
- To be a role model to registered and unregistered staff members, representing the Trust Values and adhering to Trust policies e.g. Uniform Policy.
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 and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN.1st Level
- Current NMC Registration
- Willingness to work towards Masters level academic study
- Qualification in Teaching, assessing and Mentoring
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience in nursing
- Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
- Experience as preceptor/mentor
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
- Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken
- Proven commitment and experience, evidence in teaching
- Gynaecology Experience
Essential
- Organisation and management skills
- Teaching
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to problem solve
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality
- Competency in medication administration including intravenous medication.
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Able to influence other team members
- Act as a role model
- Innovative and participates with practice and policy change
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
- Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
- Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
- General good health, Able to work on feet for long periods. Aware that the role can be stressful and emotional at times.-
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN.1st Level
- Current NMC Registration
- Willingness to work towards Masters level academic study
- Qualification in Teaching, assessing and Mentoring
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience in nursing
- Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
- Experience as preceptor/mentor
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
- Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken
- Proven commitment and experience, evidence in teaching
- Gynaecology Experience
Essential
- Organisation and management skills
- Teaching
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to problem solve
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality
- Competency in medication administration including intravenous medication.
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Able to influence other team members
- Act as a role model
- Innovative and participates with practice and policy change
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
- Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
- Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
- General good health, Able to work on feet for long periods. Aware that the role can be stressful and emotional at times.-
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
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
St Michaels Hospital
Southwell Street
Bristol
BS2 8EG
Employer's website
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 senior staff nurse on ward 78.
Ward 78 is a 22 bedded inpatient ward which specialises in gynae-oncology, palliative care and symptom management, early pregnancy complications such as miscarriage, hyperemesis and ectopic pregnancy, abortion care, endometriosis and management of emergency gynaecology conditions.
We are looking for a motivated nurse who is passionate about professional development and learning management skills. The individual will be an experienced nurse who is demonstrating consistently high standards of care and prioritises patient safety.
This post requires a great deal of flexibility and vision to support the existing nursing team, as well as being able to link in with the wider multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills and an ability to manage change enthusiastically, lead, manage and develop a team of nursing staff.
You should be able to demonstrate excellent inter-personal and communication skills and have the ability to forge and maintain relationships with a variety of clinical and non-clinical staff. The ability to manage a busy workload and to prioritise, quickly find solutions and to focus on the important issues when decision making is essential.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be supported in leading a team of nursing staff to develop personally and professionally. Recent experience within gynaecology is desired.
The advertised post is an 18 month secondment with the possibility of extension.
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 and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Qualifications
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
St Michaels Hospital
Southwell Street
Bristol
BS2 8EG
Employer's website
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 senior staff nurse on ward 78.
Ward 78 is a 22 bedded inpatient ward which specialises in gynae-oncology, palliative care and symptom management, early pregnancy complications such as miscarriage, hyperemesis and ectopic pregnancy, abortion care, endometriosis and management of emergency gynaecology conditions.
We are looking for a motivated nurse who is passionate about professional development and learning management skills. The individual will be an experienced nurse who is demonstrating consistently high standards of care and prioritises patient safety.
This post requires a great deal of flexibility and vision to support the existing nursing team, as well as being able to link in with the wider multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills and an ability to manage change enthusiastically, lead, manage and develop a team of nursing staff.
You should be able to demonstrate excellent inter-personal and communication skills and have the ability to forge and maintain relationships with a variety of clinical and non-clinical staff. The ability to manage a busy workload and to prioritise, quickly find solutions and to focus on the important issues when decision making is essential.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be supported in leading a team of nursing staff to develop personally and professionally. Recent experience within gynaecology is desired.
The advertised post is an 18 month secondment with the possibility of extension.
- Act as a clinical expert providing specialist knowledge and advice to both nurses and junior medical staff working within the unit. Act as a resource to other areas within the Trust as required.
- Work towards safe and timely discharge plans and ensure barriers to discharge are identified and acted on in a timely and appropriate manner.
- To be proactive in supporting the nursing team and acting as a positive role model always promoting best clinical and professional practice.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills. Be actively involved in recruitment and staff development reviews. Facilitate orientation and training programmes.
- To support the Management team in the implementation of new services, participating in audits, quality improvement projects, and rota allocation.
- To be a role model to registered and unregistered staff members, representing the Trust Values and adhering to Trust policies e.g. Uniform Policy.
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 and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN.1st Level
- Current NMC Registration
- Willingness to work towards Masters level academic study
- Qualification in Teaching, assessing and Mentoring
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience in nursing
- Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
- Experience as preceptor/mentor
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
- Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken
- Proven commitment and experience, evidence in teaching
- Gynaecology Experience
Essential
- Organisation and management skills
- Teaching
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to problem solve
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality
- Competency in medication administration including intravenous medication.
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Able to influence other team members
- Act as a role model
- Innovative and participates with practice and policy change
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
- Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
- Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
- General good health, Able to work on feet for long periods. Aware that the role can be stressful and emotional at times.-
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN.1st Level
- Current NMC Registration
- Willingness to work towards Masters level academic study
- Qualification in Teaching, assessing and Mentoring
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience in nursing
- Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
- Experience as preceptor/mentor
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
- Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken
- Proven commitment and experience, evidence in teaching
- Gynaecology Experience
Essential
- Organisation and management skills
- Teaching
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to problem solve
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality
- Competency in medication administration including intravenous medication.
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Able to influence other team members
- Act as a role model
- Innovative and participates with practice and policy change
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
- Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
- Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
- General good health, Able to work on feet for long periods. Aware that the role can be stressful and emotional at times.-
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
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
St Michaels Hospital
Southwell Street
Bristol
BS2 8EG
Employer's website
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