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SalaryA Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
To lead and work with the Outpatient Department teams, providing high quality care for patients
• To plan and manage the implementation of care pathways for patients
• To guide, instruct and monitor junior staff, students and support staff
• To practice in accordance with Professional Codes and statutory requirements
• The post holder will be expected to meet objectives set out during Personal Development Reviews in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework
• To work flexibly within any area of the Trust as directed by the Sister/Matron to provide support according to service needs
• The post holder will be expected to act as the unit coordinator in the absence of Senior Staffing management
• Take responsibility for operational organisation, leadership staff management and patient safety within the paediatric outpatients department
• To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care of patients in the Bristol Eye Hospital
• To act as a professional nurse leader and role model to the staff. To apply clinical skills of the highest standard and to take a proactive approach to the development of clinical competence in self and others.
• Organises time, equipment and staff to deliver patient timely and effective patient care
• Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed in accordance with the Trust policies and their professional codes and standards
• Actively promote effective communication within the Departments and multidisciplinary team
• To be a flexible member of the team working in all areas of the department as and when required covering the units opening hours.
• Lead the development and expansion of expanding services.
• To contribute to the implementation of improvements of working methods and practices
• To identify and act on any risk that could affect the safety of patients, carers or staff
• To comply and work in accordance with Trust Policies and Standards of care
• To report all accidents and incidents promptly in accordance with Health and Safety policy
• To adhere to Trust Policies with regards to Clinical Governance
• To implement improvements and changes within the directorate and Trust.
• To assist in establishing appropriate systems within the department for monitoring quality standards, facilitate audits of service and risk assessments and act on them accordingly
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.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
This advert closes on Sunday 28 Jan 2024
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