Job summary
Endoscopy/ Ward Staff Nurse
We are seeking experienced surgical nurses for our purpose built unit in the leafy surroundings of SBCH, Hengrove. Our current vacancies are in endoscopy and the pre-and post-operative ward area.
There is a great community feel among the team here at Hengrove, in a fresh, bright environment. You'll find us welcoming to new members and keen to help you achieve your potential with a healthy work-life balance.
Perhaps this is near where you live or you want a change of scene from the city centre hospitals? You won't need to work night duty or on-call but you will need to be flexible to work a range of shifts across the week. Shift times include 0730 to 2000, 0800 to 1800, 0800 to 1615 and work across the trust.
We provide a wide variety of specialties and services. The unit provides a state of the art endoscopy service. Including; Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Colorectal, Max fax, Oculoplastic. Upper Gastrointestinal (GI), Cardioversions, Pain lists and Endoscopy lists Gastroscopy's and Colonoscopy's.
If you have endoscopy experience we would love to hear from you, but we are mostly looking for compassionate, dedicated nurses who want to give the very best care to our patients. There are plenty of training opportunities and many new skills to learn.
Get in touch and come in for a visit to see for yourself what a rewarding, friendly place to work this is.
Main duties of the job
This is a nurse led unit.
- 2- 3 trained on 07:30 shifts to aid admissions and preparations for theatres and endoscopy procedures.
- Admit and discharge patients.
- Must be computer literate
- Cannulate patients prior to going for their procedures.
- Sometimes patients require hoisting, but there are other members of staff around to support this process.
- Recovering of patients after a Genera l Anaesthetic in 1st stage and 2nd stage recovery areas.
- Required to do at least 1x 19:00 or 20:00 finish shift per week.
- Within the Endoscopy Rooms - must be able to handle a scope and assist the Endoscopist in various procedures once trained and competent to do so.
- Ordering of Pharmacy for the unit.
- Occasional pushing of trolleys when porters are not 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.
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
Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RGN. 1st Level or current NMC registration ODP (HPC).
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Training Qualification or equivalent experience
- Relevant post registration course
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Previous experience of Endoscopy
- Experience of caring for Day Surgery pre and post procedural patients in a variety of settings
Desirable
- Experience of taking charge
Skills and ability
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 medication administration including IV drug administration or willingness to undergo training
- 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
- Awareness of audit & research
- Self-motivated
- A team player
- Recognition of own limits
- Flexible working practices for 12 hour service
- General good health, Able to work on feet for long periods. Aware that the role can be stressful and emotional at times.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop teaching skills
Person Specification
Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RGN. 1st Level or current NMC registration ODP (HPC).
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Training Qualification or equivalent experience
- Relevant post registration course
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Previous experience of Endoscopy
- Experience of caring for Day Surgery pre and post procedural patients in a variety of settings
Desirable
- Experience of taking charge
Skills and ability
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 medication administration including IV drug administration or willingness to undergo training
- 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
- Awareness of audit & research
- Self-motivated
- A team player
- Recognition of own limits
- Flexible working practices for 12 hour service
- General good health, Able to work on feet for long periods. Aware that the role can be stressful and emotional at times.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop teaching skills
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Day Surgery & Endoscopy Unit /South Bristol Community Hospital
Hengrove Promenade, Whitchurch Lane
South Bristol Community Hospital
BS14 0JZ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
