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It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content-based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this. ---------------------------------------- Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Weston Dialysis Unit as a Sister/ Charge Nurse! You will be an experienced Band 5 or already a sister/ charge nurse looking for a change or an opportunity to shine and show your potential as a future Leader in Nursing care, Renal experience is not necessary as this will be taught. Although your primary post will be based at your successful unit; You will be asked to support other areas within the division and especially the other renal units within North Bristol Trust to gain interdisciplinary working, gain knowledge and auditing as well as networking with other teams. Please note, this post is based at Weston Dialysis unit (Ambleside Renal unit) Weston general Hospital, please ensure you can commute here prior to applying. Main duties of the job - Radar, complaints - E-rostering. - Daily ward management and leading the team with confidence - Supporting the Senior Sister - Undertake audits and participate in weekly quality meetings - Leading board rounds, MDT working, - Having difficult conversations, - 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. recruitment and retention - To have achieved a recognized teaching & assessing qualification. - Completion of training for additional clinical skills required in the 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 utilize research to maintain and improve patient care. - Renal and dialysis experience however desirable not essential Working for our organisation North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups. Detailed job description and main responsibilities We are looking for a highly skilled band 5 or experienced band 6 nurse, who would be able to hit the ground running. A good understanding or working knowledge of band 6 management roles would be advantageous. Person specification NMc Essential criteria - Years experience at a band 5 - Leadership Qualification or willingness to undertake - Range of experience in Adult nursing Care - BSC Hons Adult Nursing Desirable criteria - Bsc Hons in Adult care Nursing Essential Essential criteria - Three Years experience at a band 5 - Evidence Leadership within role and willingness to undertake Desirable criteria - Renal or Similar experience - Leadership with in the NHS - Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team and running nurse led clinic - Understanding the Renal dialysis unit (desirable) but not essential ---------------------------------------- If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance. If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151. North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments. At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people. Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
Job Title
Sister