Midwifery

Description

The post requires an individual with the ability to work in the area of managing of complex discharge processes and a commitment to the further development of this essential service. 

You will be a lead in:

• Championing the Home First ethos- ‘There’s no place like Home’
• Facilitating timely and appropriate discharges- enhancing the patient and staff experience
• Holding early discharge conversations and driving quality board rounds
• Driving ‘flow’- ensuring beds are available for people that need them by delivering timely discharges
• Bringing discharge expertise to conversations with patients, families and staff- including supporting Managing Expectations procedures

Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate effective communication skills with an ability to ‘think laterally’ and problem solve complex situations, focusing on how best to meet the needs of the individual.

You will be a role model for the Integrated Discharge Service and Transfer of Care Hub both within the organisation and the wider system 

Description

The post holder will provide expert advice in relation to the management, reporting, investigation and follow up of adverse clinical incidents within the Neonatal setting. They will work in collaboration with the multi disciplinary team to develop robust, meaningful recommendations and identify actions for learning from incidents. 

Description

Description

The primary role of the post holder will be to facilitate the delivery of the team’s research studies, following the guidance in the study protocol and under the supervision of the Senior Research Nurse and Principal Investigator (PI).

The post holder will ensure that patients experience the highest care standards throughout their research experience in line with the trusts vision, policies and procedures.

The post holder will help support the set-up, maintenance, and close down of research studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and local, national, and international legislation.

The post entails:

• Assessing patients’ suitability to participate in research
• Explaining research studies to participants and relatives
• Receiving informed consent
• Clinical skills e.g venepuncture,  cannulation, IV and s/c administration , ECG 
• Co-ordination of study visits
• Accurate data collection and data entry
• Collaboration with the Multi-Disciplinary Team

Description

To provide proficient application and removal of all types of plaster casts and appliances in order to deliver a high standard of care.

To apply and mould casts for more complex fractures under the supervision of medical staff.

To remove sutures, clips and K wires.

Assessment of wounds and application of appropriate dressings.

To provide relevant verbal and written information to patients and carers for example plaster aftercare leaflets to patients and relatives.

To provide written documentation in patient records of all treatments provided.

To work in specialised areas such as theatres, ICU and diabetic clinics as required

To assist the medical team in manipulations, wedging and theatres when required.

To provide information and support to patients, relatives/carers as appropriate..

To give patients advice on health and related conditions in the prevention of complications and future problems.

To work as part of a team consisting of trained nurses and orthopaedic technicians.

To be able to work unsupervised within the remit of the orthopaedic technician.

To communicate with the multi-disciplinary team within the orthopaedic outpatients, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and wards.

To support in the teaching of less experienced staff and other allied healthcare professionals in casting.

To maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

To deputise in the management of the department during the absence of the senior technician manager.

Description

Clinical 

• Deliver and participate in high standards of clinical care delivered to patients in the Emergency Department
• Ensure all aspects of practice are undertaken with obtained informed consent where applicable, in accordance with local policy, professional body guidance and law.
• Be able to undertake advanced and comprehensive assessment based on a body of specialist knowledge.
• Be directly responsible and manage patients as part of their own caseload.
• Provide supervision and direction to junior members of the clinical and nursing teams.
• Whilst working within the professional boundaries of an ACP, assess, examine, investigate, diagnose and treat patients resulting in the safe management, which may consist of further management, referral to another specialty or discharge.
• Contribute and assist in safe and efficient patient flow and become involved in potential areas of improvement within this area.
• Be directly involved in patient experience quality assessment and implementation of improvement strategies.
• Critically assess patient care and plans and address any issues, which may result in substandard care.
• Be familiar and implement trust and national policy, guidelines and recommendations to facilitate a standardised approach.
• Ensure accurate and legible documentation and records are maintained in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
• Practice in accordance with specific professional body codes of professional behaviour.
• Maintain infection control standards.

Description

Description

• To provide specialist advice to nursing, medical and paramedical staff within the provider unit regarding all aspects of evidence based palliative care and cancer related issues
• To offer support, advice and information to patients, their families and carers on all aspects of palliative care
• To regularly review the effectiveness of treatment plans and suggest changes as a result of new information or changes in a patients condition
• To act as a patients advocate where necessary
• To independently manage a caseload of patients, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individual care needs in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
• To recognise and advise on changes in a patient’s condition that may affect care planning, discharge and treatment
• To achieve effective changes in practice to ensure a palliative care approach using diplomatic interaction and negotiation skills with all grades of staff.
• To contribute to effective discharge planning in order to ensure continuity of care between hospital and community
• To ensure resources are used effectively and liaise with relevant health and social care agencies when deficiencies in patient care arise
• To contribute to multidisciplinary meetings
• To refer patients to other specialist agencies as necessary

Description

The successful applicant will collaborate with a proficient leadership and delivery team. The will:

• Lead the delivery of the Research and Development Education Project
• Support the development of our Research Infrastructure, through engagement with the Research Competencies
• Engage the wider clinical areas in Research awareness and education
• Support the advancement of clinical nurses by developing and implementing a Research Education package tailored specifically to their needs
• Collaborate closely with the Research and Development Leadership team, the Clinical Research Network (soon to be the Regional Delivery Network) and the clinical care teams

Applications are open to enthusiastic individuals committed to improving the workforce through development opportunities. Training and development will be available for the right applicant, where completion can be achieved during the course of the contract period.

Description

As a Bank Registered ICU Nurse, you will increase your skill set by working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver all aspects of patient care. Your main duties will include:  

 Supporting all clinical areas of the Trust as and when required.  

• Taking personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and ensuring duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code.
• Being responsible for assessment, planning, Implementation and Evaluation of patient care.
• Taking responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants and students as required.

Successful applicants for this role will:

• Hold RN (Adult) Registration with current NMC license to practice. 
• Have completed Step 1 Competencies for Adult Critical Care Nurses
• Have recent acute hospital experience within the last 18-24 months, including experience working in an Intensive Care Unit. 
• Have a drive to work hard, enthusiasm and the ability to commit to a two week induction programme if successful. 
• Have right to work in the UK (with relevant Adaptation/ONP if applicable).  

Description

As a Bank ODP, your responsibilities will include :  

• Participate in all aspects of clinical operating department work
• Provide a high standard of patient care and safety in accordance with the North Bristol NHS Trust philosophy and objectives, policies and legal requirements.
• Ensure duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the HCPC/ NMC code of conduct.
• Deputise for the Team Leader when required/experience allows.
• Being responsible for assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of patient care
• Take responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including healthcare support workers and students, as required.

Applicants must:  

• Be a qualified ODP with current license to practice or a Registered Nurse with a recognised post graduate anaesthetic qualification
• Minimum of 15 months post new qualification experience. (3 months preceptorship and then 12 months acute experience) 
• Have recent acute hospital experience within the last 18-24 months 
• Have a drive to work hard, enthusiasm and the ability to commit to a 4-day induction programme if successful 
• Have right to work in UK (with relevant Adaptation/ONP if applicable) 
• Have the ability to commence work within 3 months of offer 

Description

As a Bank Registered Nurse, you will increase your skill set by working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver all aspects of patient care. Your main duties will include:  

 Supporting all clinical areas of the Trust as and when required.  

• Taking personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and ensuring duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code. 

• Being responsible for assessment, planning, Implementation and Evaluation of patient care. 
• Taking responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants and students as required. 

 Successful applicants for this role will: 

•  Hold RN (Adult) Registration with current NMC licence to practice. 
• Have experience working in Anaesthetics, Scrub or Recovery within the last 18-24 months. 
• Have a drive to work hard, enthusiasm and the ability to commit to a two week induction programme if successful. 
• Have Right to Work in the UK (with relevant Adaptation/ONP if applicable).  

Description

The role includes:

• Designing, implementing, and evaluating learning and development solutions to meet the 
  organisational training needs for LDA.
• Leading on the development of Education and Training covering the entire speciality, including supporting teams to realise the organisational goals.
• Working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to help develop a workforce with the skills, knowledge, and competence necessary to deliver safe effective patient care for those people with LDA accessing our services and to enhance the quality of service delivery.
• Work in collaboration with the Learning Disability and Autism Liaison Nurses, Mental Health Liaison Nurses to assess gaps in knowledge and skills and develop programmes or source training packages to cover these gaps.
• Act as a spokesperson for LD, Autism and Mental Health Education.
• Network with clinical staff to share best practice.
• Lead on the development of a sustainable resource with wards and departments in relation to enhancing practice and maximise learning opportunities.
• Be able to communicate highly complex training data and report to all levels of staff and to relevant forums using a variety of communication skills, platforms, and presentation.