Bank Staff Nurse - Band 5

Bristol, City of Bristol, England
BS1 6AY

North Bristol NHS Trust £ 26.0 - 1.0 Per hour Full time Save This Job

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Pay: £ 26.0 - 1.0 Per hour

Hours: Full time

Type: Bank

Job level: Qualified (non-manager)

Posted: 15 Jun 2022

Closes: 14 Jul 2022

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Job Description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Knowledge. Training, Experience and Skills Required

Registered nurse with relevant and valid NMC licence to practice.

1 years' experience relevant to the role
Evidence of continued professional development and continued learning relevant for their revalidation.
To have achieved a recognised teaching & assessing qualification.
Completion of training for additional clinical skills required in the ward/department i.e. IV drug administration/cannulation & venepuncture/male
catheterisation/training to monitor and change syringes for epidural & PCA syringe drivers. ECG training.
Green card training for the use of pumps or machinery relevant to the ward or department.
Evidence of attendance at mandatory training appropriate to the role.
Competence in the use of computers and electronic communication systems or expectation to develop existing skills further as the needs of the service dictate.
Evidence of an ability to critically appraise and utilise research to maintain and improve patient care.
Sound knowledge of health promotion issues to ensure junior staff, patients and carers are provided with education, support and advice as required.
Evidence of experience and knowledge of the importance of resource management including protocols for staff utilisation, equipment and products for clinical care.
Registered nurse with current NMC licence to practice.
Evidence of continued professional development i.e. a professional portfolio and participation in appraisal and development review.
To have achieved a recognised teaching & assessing qualification.
Completion of training for additional clinical skills required in the ward/department i.e. IV drug administration/cannulation & venepuncture/male catheterisation/training to monitor and change syringes for epidural & PCA syringe drivers. ECG training.
Green card training for the use of pumps or machinery relevant to the ward or department.
Evidence of attendance at mandatory training appropriate to the role.
Competence in the use of computers and electronic communication systems or expectation to develop existing skills further as the needs of the service dictate.
Evidence of an ability to critically appraise and utilise research to maintain and improve patient care.
Sound knowledge of health promotion issues to ensure junior staff, patients and carers are provided with education, support and advice as required.
Evidence of experience and knowledge of the importance of resource management including protocols for staff utilisation, equipment and products for clinical care.
Maintain all mandatory and statutory learning

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Post

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.
Liase effectively with other disciplines or departments as appropriate.
To be able to act in emergency

Ref: 4202236

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Job Details

Bank Staff Nurse - Band 5

Bristol, City of Bristol, Englandd North Bristol NHS Trust

Pay: £ 26.0 - 1.0 Per hour

Job level: Qualified (non-manager)

Hours: Full time

Posted: 15 Jun 2022

Type: Bank

Closes: 14 Jul 2022

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