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Band 6 Deputy Sister/ Senior Staff Nurse Ophthalmology

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol City
3 weeks ago
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As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.


We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.


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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).

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.

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.

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