26 Oct
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol
Job description
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.
Click on this link to find out about our values https : / / www.uhbw.nhs.uk / p / about-us / our-trust-values
An exciting opportunity has risen for enthusiastic Band 5 Theatre Practitioners / Operating Department Practitioner's (ODP's) to rotate between Theatre sites in Bristol Eye Hospital and Bristol Dental Hospital
Multiple posts available 37.5 hours per week-rotational,
substantive full time and part time . Please mention your preferences in your application.
Bristol Dental Hospital (BDH) has one theatre and a three-bedded recovery. The patients here range from 18months to 16 years who can have routine tooth extractions, surgical tooth removal and restorative treatment under General Anaesthetic.
Ideally the applicant will have skills or knowledge in all areas of theatres including scrub, recovery and anaesthetics, but relevant training will be provided.
Willingness to learn is essential, along with flexibility and a team working approach.
The post holder will be expected to work across Bristol Dental Hospital and Bristol Eye Hospital theatres as needed.
BDH Shift pattern : Monday - Friday 8-5No Bank Holidays ,shift work or weekends providing a great work life balance opportunity.
Bristol Eye Hospital Theatres occupies the fourth floor of BEH and consists of four operating theatres and recovery with two adult bays and one paediatric bay.
We cover a wider variety of surgery : cataract,
glaucoma vitreo-retinal, oculo-plastics, orbital, corneal, squint and naso-lachrymal cases.
BEH Shift pattern : 8 - 6 Monday to Friday8 - 8 Monday and WednesdayWeekend : 08 : 30-14 : 30On call rota - various times available he post holder will work with the Theatre managers and multidisciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing / HCPC care and staff development.
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.
- In partnership with other professionals and disciplines, develop measurable patient care plans / goals. The process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to timely transfer or discharge.
- Take charge of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients on the ward / department prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 period.
- Work towards regularly taking charge of the ward / department on occasion prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 period.
- Delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members in relation to patient care (for example when taking charge or as link nurse)
- Ensure nursing documentation is maintained, accurate and timely in line with the Trust standard
- To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others.
- Promote and maintain a safe environment for patients
- Administer medicines in accordance with Trust policy.
- Promote a clean environment and the prevention of hospital acquired infection
- Respond positively and act promptly to resolve problems / issues for patients / carers, utilising complaints procedures and PALs where appropriate.
▶️ Senior Dental Nurse
🖊️ University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Bristol