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Job Overview
We are looking to recruit an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our newly commissioned Brachial Plexus service. We are looking for an experienced Band 7 nurse with the prescribing qualification but are also open to recruiting a Band 6 nurse with the right experience, skills and attitude who is willing to undertake specialist training and become a Band 7 Enhanced Practitioner. As this is a new role within a brand new service coming to NBT we welcome and actively encourage you to reach out for an informal discussion or visit to discus this very exciting opportunity.
The South West Plexus Team (SWePT) is a new UK regional specialist center for the treatment of brachial plexus injuries and complex peripheral nerve injuries. Some patients are seen and treated as emergencies as a result of acute trauma, and others are referred because of chronic problems (e.g. Nerve compressions including TOS) sometimes these can be associated with previous injury.
The unit also deals with nerve tumours in the upper and lower limbs. The SWePT team comprises of an interdisciplinary team of Surgeons, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and a CNS / Enhanced Practitioner . Our vision is to work together to provide evidence based, collaborative and compassionate care within a supportive team environment.
Main duties of the job
Co - ordinating the referrals and care of patients into the regional center and ensuring all investigations are in place.
Counselling patients and their families who suffer traumatic injuries
Undertaking telephone follow up clinics
Teaching and Education of patients and staff
Participating in service review, research and audit programs
Working closely with the lead brachial plexus surgeon and consultant physiotherapist who will provide training and support with developing this new role.
Reviewing patients on the in patient trauma wards and prescribing neuropathic analgesia.
Working within the wider community of enhanced practitioners and advanced clinical practitioners to ensure nursing knowledge and skills maintained and developed.
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.
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
Please see detailed job description and person specification.
Informal visits and discussions are welcomed and encouraged.
Please contact either Hazel Brown or Mr Tom Quick to arrange.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Two years post registration experience in relevant clinical specialty
- Post Registration qualification in a relevant area of practice
- Proven leadership experience
Desirable criteria
- Non medical prescriber
- Experience working at the level of a band 7 enhanced practitioner or equivalent role
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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.
