Band 6 Deputy Sister/ Senior Staff Nurse Ophthalmology

Band 6 Deputy Sister/ Senior Staff Nurse Ophthalmology NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Ophthalmology Services Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 387-SD0539-HN

Site Bristol Eye Hospital Band 6 Deputy Sister/ Senior Staff Nurse Ophthalmology H305 Victoria Ward Town Bristol Salary Depending on experience. Per annum, pro rata. Closing 26/11/:59

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Job overview

You will be responsible to coordinate junior staff (Band 5 Registered Nurses, AHP or HCSWs) to ensure our patients are fit for surgery. The role is crucial in preventing and minimising procedure related complications and helping to avoid same day cancellations of surgery.

Day to day, you will monitor Registered Nurses conduct patient's assessment and medical history addressing their preoperative care needs (physically and emotional) are met.

You will work with a wide variety of healthcare professionals across our different specialities making this the optimum opportunity to network and connect across the Bristol Eye Hospital or external agencies such as (GP surgeries, etc)

To be proactive in supporting the nursing team and acting as a positive role model always promoting best clinical and professional practice.

Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills. Be actively involved in recruitment and staff development reviews.

Ensure patient management care provided is according to agreed policies and protocols, taking appropriate action, seeking advice from other members of the multi-disciplinary team as necessary. This will include identification of risk (clinical, health, safety and security).

Main duties of the job

• To be proactive in supporting the nursing team and acting as a positive role model always promoting best clinical and professional practice.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills. Be actively involved in recruitment and staff development reviews (including appraisals, sickness management, 1:1 regular meetings)
• Ensure patient management care provided is according to agreed policies and protocols, taking appropriate action, seeking advice from other members of the multi disciplinary team as necessary. This will include identification of risk (clinical, health, safety and security)
• Deputise on behalf of the Band 7 Charge Nurse absence (including attending to meetings or taking active part in all projects including the Preoperative Optimisation Group monthly meeting.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To be discussed after recruitment process finalised and job offer accepted by candidate. Main responsibilities are detailed in the job description and objectives will be set up depending on experience.

Person specification Registered Nurse

• Minimum 3 years experience
• Able to work within NMC Code of Conduct
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle a fast throughput of work whilst maintaining high standards of individualised care
• Adaptable to changing needs of service
• ILS competence
• Demonstrable experience of leadership and management of a clinical team
• Insight into effective team work and work constructively in a multi disciplinary team
• Positive approach to change, enthusiastic and motivated
• Willingness to undertake skills training related to the post
• Ophthalmology qualification/Experience
• Demonstrable experience of leadership and management of a clinical team

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

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 to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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Name Francisco Valdes
Job title: Charge Nurse/Ward Manager
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Additional information: Informal visits welcome prior interview if shortlisted