Job summary
Are you a Registered Nursing Associate looking for an exciting new opportunity? We are delighted to invite you to join our dynamic team within Caterpillar Ward at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. Caterpillar Ward is our general medical ward caring for children from 0-12 with varying medical conditions, illnesses and needs. Our patients are admitted from a multitude of areas including Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU), Neonatal intensive Care and the Southwest region. Caterpillar Ward is our largest ward at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children - We cover 32 beds, 8 of these placed in our medical high dependency unit.

Why Join Us?
We understand that your Nursing Associate training equips you to care for patients across their lifespan. However, we also recognise that your experience with paediatric care may be limited. That's why we provide a comprehensive induction and bespoke training to help you build confidence in caring for children and their families. You'll learn how to meet their unique needs, taking into account their age, developmental stage, and social and health circumstances.

Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills when engaging with families, children, and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Possess strong organisational skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Be a team player who works collaboratively while also being self-motivated.
• Hard working with a genuine passion caring for children with varying medical conditions, illnesses and needs.

This role is primarily based in the vibrant city of Bristol, known for its rich arts scene, culture, fantastic restaurants, and lively nightlife. Whether you're looking to grow your career, raise a family, or achieve a better work-life balance, Bristol offers the perfect setting to thrive.

Ready to Take the Next Step?
Don't wait--start your journey today by applying to join our team. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families while developing your career in an inspiring and supportive environment.

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. 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.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. 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.

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

Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register (A)
• Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification (A)
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent (A)

Knowledge, Skills & abilities
Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development (A), (I)
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code (A), (I)
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice (A), (I)
• Understands requirements for NMC professional Revalidation (A), (I)
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills (A), (I)
• Ability to solve problems and use initiative (A), (I)
• Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development (A), (I)
• Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills (A), (I)
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate (A), (I)
• Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft packages) (A)
• Interpersonal skills - Calm - Supportive - Motivated - Professional (A), (I)
• Able to manage difficult situations (A), (I)
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines (A), (I)
• Awareness of audit & research (A), (I)
• Self-motivated (A), (I)
• A team player (A), (I)
• Recognition of own limits (A), (I)
• Flexible working practices for 24 hour service (A), (I)
• General good health, Able to work on feet for long periods. Aware that the role can be stressful and emotional at times (A), (I)

Desirable

• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary (A), (I)
• Willingness to develop teaching skills (A), (I)

Experience
Essential

• Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings - this could be as trainee (A)

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Supportive (A), (I)
• Respectful (A), (I)
• Innovative (A), (I)
• Collaborative (A), (I)

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).

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