Registered Nurse - Major Trauma Centre

Description:

Registered Nurse - Major Trauma Centre
Location: North Bristol

Position: Registered Nurse - Major Trauma

Service: General Hospital

Care: Major Trauma

Salary: £28,400 - £34,500 ( band 5) - depending on experience

Hours: Full time or part time hours available

Contract type: Permanent

About the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse to work at the Major Trauma Centre within a highly reputable hospital based in North Bristol. The hospital is bright and modern and boasts the most state-of-the-art facilities. It is ideally situated in North Bristol and is within easy reach of public transport links, local shops and amenities. This role is for a Registered Nurse to join the Major Trauma team who are passionate about improving care for seriously injured patients. The hospital is well equipped with a helipad, major speciality for Neurosurgery, Burns, Plastics, Pelvic Surgery and Open Fractures. This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse to gain experience in a diverse and busy role.
 
You will be working as a Registered Nurse within the Major Trauma team and responsible for the following duties;

Organising and participating in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care
Variety of clinical skills including VAC therapy, Central line care, insertion of naso-gastric tube, collar care for spinal injuries, catheterisation, care of an epidural and more
Provide post-operative care
Ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues
Contributing towards the health promotion of patients by providing education, support, advice and referral is required
Who we're looking for

Be NMC registered- your pin must not have any restrictions or conditions
Eligibility to live and work in the UK
At least 1 years UK experience in a major trauma setting is essential
Teaching and assessing course is essential
Excellent clinical skills including catheterisation, care of an epidural, ketamine infusions and patient controlled analgesia, application of skin traction
 Excellent communication skills

Benefits:

Employees are offered a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  Extensive training and development

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Friendly working team
Excellent staff recognition
Employee awards
NHS pension
Employee Assistance Programme
Fast track physiotherapy
Gym discounts
Menopause, nutrition and dietary support
Range of travel discounts (cycle to work, bus discounts etc)
Relocation package
Free parking

How to Apply:
Person Specification: All applicants for the role of Registered Nurse must have a valid NMC Registration no restrictions and full eligibility to live and work in the UK. Applicants must also have at least 1 years UK experience in a similar setting.
 
For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Amy Daruvalla on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to 
 
Alternatively, you can text (phone number removed), if you do decide to text, please pop your name on there so I know who it's from.
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