• Job Description

  Req#: C9387-25-0813?language=en&page=157&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  University Hospital Bristol and Weston are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals with a flexible approach to be part of adult Theatres.

  We are currently looking for new enthusiastic team members to work alongside our expanding multi-disciplinary team as a band 5 working up to 37.5 hours a week, with Anaesthetic, recovery or scrub skills.

  We have a number of theatres across multiple sites in UHBW.

  St. Michael's Hospital currently has 5 theatres and an 8 bedded recovery area, with a range of specialties including Obstetrics, ENT, Upper G.I, Oral Surgery and Gynaecology. with robotic surgery starting on this site shortly it is an exciting time to join us.

  Hey Groves Theatres (HGT) is based in Bristol Royal Infirmary sites with 10 theatres, 9 bedded recovery with a range of specialities including cardiac, thoracic, GI, Max - Fax, Trauma and emergency theatres. Robotic surgery is across 6 specialities within HGT.

  The working pattern you would be expected to fulfil within your working hours up to 37.5 will include a range of shifts as well as nights and weekends

  Ideally the applicant will have skills or knowledge in all areas of theatres including scrub, recovery and anaesthetics, but relevant training will be provided. Eagerness to learn is essential, along with flexibility and a team working approach.

  Newly Qualified Practitioners are welcome to apply.

  Main duties of the job

  • 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.

  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 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.

  Date posted

  02 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa OR pa pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  387-S1882-GB

  Job locations

  St Michaels Hospital

  Southwell Street

  Bristol

  BS2 8EG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse level 8 or C or C+G 752/ NVQ level 3 Operating Department Practitioner/ Dip HE in Operating Room Practice
  • Anaesthetic Qualification

  Desirable

  • Training qualification or equivalent experience
  • Relevant post registration course

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in a busy perioperative environment

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in the perioperative environment
  • Experience of taking charge of an individual theatre

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to solve problems and use initiative
  • Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development
  • Competency in medication administration including IV drug administration or willingness to undergo training
  • Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft packages)
  • Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Calm and Supportive
  • Motivated and Professional
  • Willingness to develop teaching skills
  • Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Able to manage difficult situations
  • Awareness of audit & research
  • Self-motivated
  • A team player
  • Recognition of own limits
  • Flexible working practices to support the service
  • Resilient with an awareness that the role can be stressful and emotional at times.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse level 8 or C or C+G 752/ NVQ level 3 Operating Department Practitioner/ Dip HE in Operating Room Practice
  • Anaesthetic Qualification

  Desirable

  • Training qualification or equivalent experience
  • Relevant post registration course

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in a busy perioperative environment

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in the perioperative environment
  • Experience of taking charge of an individual theatre

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to solve problems and use initiative
  • Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development
  • Competency in medication administration including IV drug administration or willingness to undergo training
  • Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft packages)
  • Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Calm and Supportive
  • Motivated and Professional
  • Willingness to develop teaching skills
  • Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Able to manage difficult situations
  • Awareness of audit & research
  • Self-motivated
  • A team player
  • Recognition of own limits
  • Flexible working practices to support the service
  • Resilient with an awareness that the role can be stressful and emotional at times.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

  Address

  St Michaels Hospital

  Southwell Street

  Bristol

  BS2 8EG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

  Address

  St Michaels Hospital

  Southwell Street

  Bristol

  BS2 8EG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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