REGISTERED NURSE

Job Overview

The Rosa Burden Centre is a 12 bedded neuropsychiatric unit. The ward runs a multidisciplinary inpatient programme combining the skills of Neuropsychiatric and Neurology doctors, Registered Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disability Nurses (RNLD), Healthcare Assistants (HCA), Occupational Therapists (OT), Physiotherapists (PT).

We care for patients with different and complex conditions such as epilepsy, non-epileptic attack disorder (NEAD), Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), mental health illnesses such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, PTSD. We also care for patients with sleep disorders and Parkinson’s Disease.

We also occasionally look after pre and post op patients and medically fit patients from within the NMSK division who are awaiting social care. These patients can be admitted from home, as emergency from clinics or as transfers from other wards.

We Currently Have Opportunities Available

Experienced RMN/RNLD/ Adult Nurses with current NMC Registration
Newly Qualified and Newly Qualifying Nurses, ready to take the leap from theory to the clinical setting.

Main duties of the job

Working Within Our Department, Your Main Duties Will Include

Organising and participating in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care.
Taking responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision, in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
Contributing towards the health promotion for all patients by provided education, support and advice as necessary, ensuring referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
In the absence of senior staff, taking responsibility for the delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, healthcare support workers and students.
Where relevant, be responsible and assist in the co-ordination of discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.
Taking personal responsibility for treating all patients with courtesy, respecting their individual needs and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues.
Taking part in the delivery of therapy sessions
Providing 1:1 nursing sessions

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

For a full overview of the Job Description and Person Specification, please refer to the PDF documents attached as an additional documents to this advert.

Organise and participate in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care.
Take regular responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
To report to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team any significant changes in a patient’s condition or situation.
Responsible for taking charge of the ward/department on a regular basis in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility.
Take personal responsibility as a team leader for the delivery of care of patients in a defined area.
To contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support and advice, as necessary Ensure referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
Ensure the safe ordering, administration and custody of patients’ medication according to Trust policies and procedures.
In the absence of senior staff be responsible for delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, health care assistants and students
Where relevant to be responsible for and assist in co-ordinating discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team
Where relevant, responsible for the admission, assessment and preparation of patients undergoing treatment or investigations.
Escort patients to other wards or departments as required.
To take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients are treated with courtesy at all times, the individual needs of patients are respected and confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Liaise effectively with other disciplines or departments as appropriate.
To be able to act in emergency situations and to be familiar with emergency procedures including fire and resuscitation.
To be responsible for the support and direction of junior staff in such situations according to Trust policy.
To be responsible for ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues.
Ensure the readiness for use of special equipment and the availability of nursing supplies in conjunction with the senior ward nurses.
Ensure the safe custody of patients’ valuables and property according to Trust policies.
Report to nurse in charge/line manager all complaints, incidents or accidents involving self, staff, patients, visitors and complete relevant documentation according to Trust procedure.
Be responsible for reporting and documenting any broken or damaged equipment according to Trust policy.
To have detailed knowledge of Manual handling regulations particularly with regards to the moving and handling of patients.
To be responsible for ensuring that assessment of patients’ manual handling needs are carried out and ensure junior staff and students follow these requirements in the course of care delivery.
Ensure safe storage and disposal of substances hazardous to health in accordance with Trust policy. Ensure availability of facilities for disposal of sharps, toxic/cytoxic waste in accordance with trust policy.
In support of senior staff or ward manager assist with monitoring and report to ensure stock levels are maintained and that the correct quantities are in supply.
Monitor the use of supplies by junior staff to promote efficient use of all supplies.
To be aware of the directorate bleep holding function.
To have an awareness of the requirements for staffing the ward or department.
Undertake aspects of ward administration as agreed by the ward /department manage.
Report reliably any episodes of sickness for self or that are reported to you to the Registered nurse in charge to enable skill mix to be maintained.

Person specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential criteria

RGN/ RMN/ RNLD with current NMC registration or Newly Qualified RGN/ RMN/ RNLD
Evidence of continuing professional development

Work Experience

Essential criteria

Expectation to undertake training for extended roles required by the ward / department. i.e. venepuncture and ECGs
Experience working in a hospital setting, as a Qualified RMN, RGN or RNLD

Desirable criteria

Demonstrates evidence of good sound de-escalation skills when managing challenging behaviour
Good sound knowledge of the mental health act and experienced in co-ordinating a mental health act assessment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping
Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e. IHS, Acis, Email use
Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team

If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.

If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151.

North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.