Job Description

Job Overview

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to shape the future of private healthcare in Bristol. Northwood Hospital will opened in October as a premier, purpose-built private facility, conveniently located near the M32 and Bristol Parkway station. With two state-of-the-art operating theatres, an eight-bed inpatient ward, a six-bed day case suite, and three consulting rooms, the hospital will initially focus on plastic and reconstructive surgery, with plans to expand into gynaecology, urology, and orthopaedics.

We have a space for a dynamic, forward-thinking ward nurse who will promote excellence in all aspects of in patient care. You will assist the nurse in charge with responsibility for the management of the ward, and day case suite. This includes the assessment of care needs, and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care to a high standard.

We are clinician founded and clinician led, so you will have the opportunity to take ownership of your role, and work in a place that will value you as an individual.

At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship for overseas applicants.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe person-centred care, working pro-actively and on your feet

Administer medication and treatment in line with Hospital procedure and medical guidelines for ordering, prescribing and administration of medicines

Undertake telephone follow up of day case patients and those discharged

Administrative duties including inputting and maintaining accurate patient records, and using training systems

Report near misses and untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or medicine administration errors as detailed in the departmental protocols. Assist lead staff in investigating incidents as required.

Constructively and openly question and challenge practice so that standards of care are continually evaluated and improved

Contribute to the development and evaluation of standards of practice, policy, protocols including Clinical Governance and Quality, in conjunction with lead staff.

Participate in audits

General

Maintain complete confidentiality regarding patient issues and records

Work in accordance with the Hospital's values at all times

Ensure you have access to and are familiar with all Hospital Policies and Procedures, and Professional Code of Conduct, and work in accordance with these at all times

To adopt a pro-active and positive approach to your own continuing professional development to continually improve your skills and add value to our ways of working, including by undertaking all training required for your role

To be personally accountable for your actions and behaviours, ensuring a safe and inclusive working environment based on dignity and respect, and free from bullying, harassment, discrimination or other undesirable conduct

Undertake other responsibilities as requested, commensurate with the level and nature of the role

Person Specification

Essential

To be successful in this role you will need:

Degree in nursing or health related subject

RGN 1st Level

Current NMC registration

Relevant accredited post registration qualification at level 3

Relevant surgical experience, and good knowledge of perioperative care

Demonstrable knowledge and post-registration experience in acute nursing in a hospital setting

Competency in medication administration including intravenous medication

An understanding of evidence-based practice

Proven management experience and skills

Have the ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training

Able to manage your own time effectively, prioritising work as appropriate

Possess good interpersonal skills, able to clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing with colleagues, patients and families

Able to work effectively under pressure

Innovative, and able to demonstrate initiative and solve problems commensurate with the level of your role

Be reliable with good time-keeping

IT skills, with experience of undertaking hospital administration, record-keeping and training systems

Able to meet the physical demands of the role as outlined in the job description

Able to meet the infection control and uniform policies of the Hospital

Demonstrate the behaviours expected of Northwood Hospital staff, namely:

o Patients first; Adopting a compassionate and patient centred approach

o Excellence; Be passionate and take personal responsibility for delivering quality care, take pride in your work and your team

o Speak-up; make suggestions to improve our service, seek out and take opportunities

o Respect, value and care for others

o Support and promote equality and diversity

o Adaptable with a flexible approach to work, to support team working and delivery of objectives

Ability to work a flexible shift pattern, including weekends, evenings and weekends
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,742.00-42,476.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Licence/Certification:

NMC registration with no restrictions on practice (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person