Job summary
Registered Nursing Associate - Bristol Royal Hospital For Children
Are you a registered Nursing Associate? This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the team here at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. We have vacancies for Nursing Associates to join us on Daisy and Dolphin Ward.
Daisy Ward is our 10 bedded unit including a 6 bedded Neurosurgical, Trauma and Burns High Dependency Unit and a 4 bedded Burns Unit. For Burns we are the regional centre covering the entire south west. We are also the regional Paediatric Major Trauma Centre with many of these patients treated on the High Dependency Unit.
Dolphin is our specialist cardiac ward with 16 beds, 5 of which are based within our specialist high dependency unit. We care for patients from the age of 0 up to 18 years old. We are a specialist children's cardiac centre, providing care across the South West of England and Wales.
We understand that your training as a Nursing Associate has prepared you to care for patient's across their lifespan. We also recognise that your experience of caring for children may be limited. For this reason we will provide successful applicants with the opportunity to learn about the specific needs of children and their families according to their age, stage of development and social and health circumstances.
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Main duties of the job
We have full time and part time vacancies for enthusiastic and committed Nursing Associates to join us
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children provides services for children from across the South West of England, and is one of the UK's five specialist Paediatric Major Trauma Centres. The hospital is nestled in the heart of the lively city of Bristol. A city brimming with art and culture, restaurants and nightlife. A place where you can live and grow, raise a family and discover the true meaning of work-life balance.
Caring for children aged from birth to 16years in partnership with parents and the healthcare team
Promoting growth and development of children in our care recognising their particular needs relating to their age and stage of development such as in communication, play, and nutrition.
Monitor patient's condition and meet their planned' individual needs, within the framework of nursing, medical and AHP treatment and care.
Carry out nursing procedures and interventions as required, in accordance with local policies, and in consultation with other members of the nursing and multi-disciplinary team.
Working as a valued member of the multidisciplinary team to provide safe and effective care adhering to safeguarding policy and the law as it relates to children and young people.
So, what are you waiting for? Start your new life today by applying to join our team
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 including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
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Our Faculty of Childrens Nurse Education offers specific training for new recruits in paediatric care as well as numerous education events to facilitate professional development and practice performance covering many paediatric specialties. With Clinical Skills Facilitators youll have the opportunity to undertake a bespoke package of learning that can be adapted to your experience and achieve both hospital and departmental competencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
(contd. Job Overview)
Our Faculty of Childrens Nurse Education offers specific training for new recruits in paediatric care as well as numerous education events to facilitate professional development and practice performance covering many paediatric specialties. With Clinical Skills Facilitators youll have the opportunity to undertake a bespoke package of learning that can be adapted to your experience and achieve both hospital and departmental competencies.
Person Specification
Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings - this could be as trainee
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Understands requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Skills and Abilities
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
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft packages
- 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 24 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
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Willingness to develop teaching skills
Person Specification
Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings - this could be as trainee
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Understands requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
Skills and Abilities
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
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft packages
- 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 24 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
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- 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
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8ED
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
