Job summary Join the dynamic and dedicated team on Bluebell and Sunflower, our specialised neurosciences wards offering top-tier care.
Our integrated team consists of expert Paediatric Neurologists, Paediatric Neurosurgeons, Paediatric Neuro-rehabilitation specialists, and Allied Health Professionals.
With 12 beds on Bluebell and an additional 8-bed Neuro-rehabilitation unit on Sunflower, we cater to patients aged 0-16 requiring neurosurgical, spinal surgery, specialist epilepsy surgery, neurology, and neuro-oncology treatments.We welcome nurses who have completed their preceptorship to apply.
We offer full-time and part-time positions for passionate and dedicated nurses ready to make a difference.Please note: This vacancy is not suitable for internationally educated nurses needing to complete the OSCE to register with the NMC, UK.
Main duties of the job Bristol Royal Hospital for Children serves young patients from across the South West of England and is one of the UK's five specialist Paediatric Major Trauma Centres.
Located in the vibrant heart of Bristol, which offers a unique opportunity to live and work in a city rich with art, culture, dining, and nightlife.
Bristol is an ideal place to grow your career, raise a family, and achieve a true work-life balance.So, what are you waiting for?
Embrace a fulfilling and vibrant career by joining our team today.
Apply now and start your new journey with us.
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 and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment Interest in the clinical area Desirable Experience of teaching Experience of taking charge Skills and Abilities Essential Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT Computer skills Competence in calculations for safe administration of medicines/fluids Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient Clinical decision making ability Teaching/supervisory skills Ability to work with minimum supervision Act in a professional manner Self motivated A team player Recognition of own limits Public Sector Language Competency Essential Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard Qualifications and and Training Essential RSCN/ RN child branch (NMC registered) or equivalent Current NMC registration Desirable Work towards relevant university accredited post basic study programmes teaching and assessing course