Job Description
Job summary Newly Qualified Paediatric Staff Nurses / ODP - January - April 2025Start your journey today in our purpose-built Children's Hospital and discover a rewarding career with benefits and progression pathways that champion you to be the very best that you can be.As a Children's Nurse or Theatre Practitioner, we completely understand your value. That's why we want you to join our fantastic teams here at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) and our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michael's Hospital, and help us deliver world-class care, in departments that feels like family. BRHC is situated in the city centre. A city which is brimming with art and culture, restaurants and nightlife. A place where you can live and grow, raise a family and discover the true meaning of work-life balance. You'll have all the benefits of city-life just a stones-throw away from the sprawling countryside and the sea.So, what are you waiting for? Discover the true meaning of work-life balance in a career you love at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC).This advert is for professionals ready to join the team between Jan - April 2025. Email W&C for advice on where and when to apply if you are ready to join the team now or join a contact list for notifications regarding opportunities later in 2025. Main duties of the job We are currently recruiting Newly Qualified Children's Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) ready to start work in early 2025.Our very own Faculty of Children's Nurse Education, based in BRHC offers specialist courses and support for first 12 months of your rewarding career plus many options of how to continuously professional develop throughout your career,Your journey starts here! We are very much looking forward to meeting you at one of our open days and receiving your completed application.This vacancy is not suitable for internationally educated nurses requiring OSCE to register with the NMC UK. About us 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 15,000 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. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Qualified or awaiting results of Childrens NMC registration Current NMC registration Desirable Work towards relevant university accredited post basic study programmes teaching and assessing course Knowledge & Experience Essential Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment. Interest in the clinical area Desirable Experience of taking charge Experience of teaching Skills and Abilities Essential Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT. Computer skills Competence in calculations for safe administration of medicines/fluids Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient Clinical decision making ability Teaching/supervisory skills Ability to work with minimum supervision Act in a professional manner Self motivated A team player Recognition of own limits Public Sector Language Competency Essential Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard