Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated person to join the team at the Day Surgery and Endoscopy Unit at South Bristol Community Hospital.
The post holder will work with the Clinical Theatre sister and multidisciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the ward team.
Following the preceptorship period the post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, 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.
The team in DSEU work dynamically across specialities to allow for constant development and engagement. Members of the team are encouraged to progress their interested areas and take on extended roles including teaching and speciality lead support.DSEU offer development opportunities and a variety of courses, including a recovery module and an anaesthetic module so that staff can increase their skills and knowledge to become multidisciplinary practitioners.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Communication and Relationship skills:
- Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in providing compassionate care for patients, visitors/relatives and colleagues.
- Contribute towards sharing good practice within the Unit/department and Trust wide.
- Promote a positive image of University Hospital Bristol NHS Foundation Trust at all times.
- Work cohesively with all members of the ward team and promote effective liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times.
- Communicate effectively within the team, participate in motivating and supporting team members and maintain confidentiality with patients and carers. Give written and verbal advice/teaching to patients and carers.
We are seeking a qualified professional with surgical experience, scrub and anaesthetics preferable. As a key member of the team you must deliver high standards of perioperative care, and have the skills necessary to support the multi professional team in facilitating excellent patient care in Endoscopy.
First stage post-operative recovery experience is also desirable, but training is available.
About us
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.
South Bristol Community Hospital is part of the University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust. The Hospital has been open for 10 years, and offers a variety of services to the local community.
The hospital is on a fantastic site with local facilities available including a leisure centre and in close proximity Hengrove Leisure Park. The site has parking available at a discounted rate and the hospital is on public transport routes.
The unit consists of:
-2 operating theatres, which include specialities cardiology, trauma and orthopaedic, lower gastrointestinal, gynaecology, urology, general surgery, dermatology, plastics, maxillo-facial and vascular.
-2 endoscopy suites providing diagnostic lists via gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy.
-Recovery 1 first stage post-operative anaesthetic care.
-PODs & Recovery 2 admissions and second stage recovery areas.
-Other clinics include cystoscopy and colposcopy.
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.
South Bristol Community Hospital is part of the University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust. The Hospital has been open for 10 years, and offers a variety of services to the local community.
The hospital is on a fantastic site with local facilities available including a leisure centre and in close proximity Hengrove Leisure Park. The site has parking available at a discounted rate and the hospital is on public transport routes.
The unit consists of:
-2 operating theatres, which include specialities cardiology, trauma and orthopaedic, lower gastrointestinal, gynaecology, urology, general surgery, dermatology, plastics, maxillo-facial and vascular.
-2 endoscopy suites providing diagnostic lists via gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy.
-Recovery 1 first stage post-operative anaesthetic care.
-PODs & Recovery 2 admissions and second stage recovery areas.
-Other clinics include cystoscopy and colposcopy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Operating Department Practitioner qualification
- Current NMC Registration RGN Adult
Desirable
- Relevant post registration course
- Training Qualification or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for Day Surgery pre and post procedural patients in a variety of settings
- Previous experience of Theatre
Desirable
- Experience of taking charge
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Operating Department Practitioner qualification
- Current NMC Registration RGN Adult
Desirable
- Relevant post registration course
- Training Qualification or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for Day Surgery pre and post procedural patients in a variety of settings
- Previous experience of Theatre
Desirable
- Experience of taking charge
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
