Registered Nurse Practitioner - Medical Day Unit

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, The Medical Day Unit is dedicated to providing a 'Nurse led' service working closely with the various Specialist Consultants and Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Trust and with other external partners., 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., We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
· 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 to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
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The successful candidates would be able to enrich their experience in areas such as General Medicine, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Haematology and Endocrinology.
The successful applicant will have at least 12 months previous Acute Medical Experience and competencies in intravenous cannulation and venepuncture., + Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
+ Venepuncture and Cannulation Skilled
+ 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 - Supportive - Motivated - Professional Willingness to develop teaching skills
+ Self-motivated
+ A team player
+ Recognition of own limits
+ Flexible working practices.
+ General good health, Able to work on feet for long periods. Aware that the role can be stressful and emotional at times.
You should be
+ Sympathetic Attitude
+ Quick Decisions
+ Patience
+ Leadership
+ Good Communication Skills

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