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Organisation – EP Surgical Ltd t/a North Bristol Private Hospital
Location – North Bristol Private Hospital, Bristol
Department – Outpatients / Dressings Clinic
Reports to – Theatre Manager / Hospital Director and CQC Registered Manager
Role type – Bank
Hours – Bank shifts as required, usually on a Wednesday or Thursday, up to a maximum of 6 hours per shift.
Purpose of the post – To supplement and support the current Dressings Clinic Nurse and provide safe, effective, high-quality post-operative wound care and dressings clinic support
Professional registration – Current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration as a Registered General Nurse
Rate of pay – £25 per hour, inclusive of statutory holiday pay arrangements where applicable

About North Bristol Private Hospital

North Bristol Private Hospital is a CQC-regulated independent private hospital in Bristol. We are primarily a cosmetic surgery hospital, providing patient-centred surgical care for patients undergoing inpatient and day-case procedures in a modern, professional and supportive environment. Our services include procedures such as rhinoplasty, abdominoplasty, blepharoplasty and breast surgery, including breast reduction, breast uplift and breast augmentation. We also offer a private hernia service.

The dressings clinic plays an important role in supporting patients following cosmetic surgery, hernia surgery and other surgical procedures. The clinic helps to ensure appropriate post-operative wound assessment, dressing changes, timely escalation of concerns, continuity of care and clear communication with patients, consultants and the wider clinical team.

Role Summary

The Bank Dressings Clinic Nurse will provide high-quality nursing care within the hospital’s dressings clinic, supporting patients with post-operative wound reviews, dressing changes, wound care advice and timely escalation where clinical concerns are identified.

This is a bank position without guaranteed minimum hours. Shifts will be offered according to service need and the successful applicant’s availability. Shifts are usually expected to take place on a Wednesday or Thursday and will normally be up to a maximum of 6 hours per shift. The role is intended to supplement and support the existing Dressings Clinic Nurse and provide additional capacity during clinics.

The postholder must work within their professional competence, the NMC Code, hospital policies and procedures, CQC Fundamental Standards, infection prevention and control requirements, safeguarding expectations and all relevant clinical governance arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Infection Prevention and Control

• Provide safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients attending the dressings clinic.
• Undertake wound assessment, dressing changes and post-operative wound reviews within agreed clinical pathways, competence and scope of practice.
• Recognise signs of wound infection, delayed healing, wound dehiscence, bleeding, adverse reaction, pain concerns or other post-operative complications and escalate promptly to the appropriate clinician or manager.
• Provide clear wound care advice to patients, including advice on dressing care, hygiene, symptoms that require attention and when to seek further clinical support.
• Support continuity of care by documenting treatment provided, advice given, concerns identified and onward actions required.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, the existing Dressings Clinic Nurse, theatre team, ward team, outpatient team and administrative colleagues.
• Ensure patient dignity, privacy, consent and confidentiality are maintained at all times.
• Act within professional competence and seek advice where a clinical presentation falls outside agreed protocols or personal scope of practice.

Documentation and Information Governance

• Comply with hospital infection prevention and control policies, standard precautions and aseptic non-touch technique principles where applicable.
• Maintain a clean, safe and appropriately prepared clinical environment before, during and after clinic sessions.
• Ensure dressings, consumables and clinical waste are used and disposed of safely in accordance with hospital procedures.
• Follow hand hygiene, PPE, decontamination and environmental cleaning requirements.
• Escalate infection prevention concerns promptly, including suspected wound infection, sharps incidents, contamination risks or breaches in procedure.

Safeguarding, Safety and Governance

• Maintain accurate, legible, contemporaneous and confidential clinical records.
• Record wound assessment findings, treatment provided, patient advice, escalation, follow-up requirements and any clinical concerns.
• Handle patient information in accordance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, confidentiality requirements and hospital information governance procedures.
• Ensure that patient information is only shared where appropriate, lawful and necessary for care delivery.

Teamworking and Professional Conduct

• Recognise and escalate safeguarding concerns relating to adults or children in accordance with hospital safeguarding policies and statutory requirements.
• Report incidents, near misses, complaints, clinical concerns and adverse events promptly through the hospital’s reporting processes.
• Work in accordance with CQC Fundamental Standards and hospital governance requirements, including Regulation 12 Safe care and treatment, Regulation 17 Good governance, Regulation 18 Staffing and Regulation 19 Fit and proper persons employed.
• Participate in relevant audit, quality improvement, learning, supervision or review activity where reasonably required.
• Maintain mandatory training and role-specific clinical competence.

Person Specification

Criteria – Professional registration
Essential – Current NMC registration as a Registered General Nurse
Desirable – Evidence of additional wound care, tissue viability or surgical nursing training

Criteria – Experience
Essential – Post-registration nursing experience relevant to wound care, post-operative care, outpatients, surgical nursing, practice nursing, community nursing or a similar clinical setting
Desirable – Experience within an independent healthcare, private hospital, surgical clinic or minor operations environment

Criteria – Infection prevention
Essential – Understanding of infection prevention and control requirements, hand hygiene, PPE, aseptic principles and safe clinical waste disposal
Desirable – Experience participating in infection prevention audits or quality improvement activity

Criteria – Documentation
Essential – Ability to maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records
Desirable – Experience using electronic patient record systems

Criteria – Communication
Essential – Clear, professional and compassionate communication with patients and colleagues
Desirable – Experience providing patient education or post-operative advice

Criteria – Governance and safety
Essential – Understanding of incident reporting, safeguarding, confidentiality, consent, duty of candour and escalation responsibilities
Desirable – Familiarity with CQC-regulated healthcare environments

Criteria – Working pattern
Essential – Availability for bank shifts, usually Wednesday or Thursday, for up to 6 hours per shift according to service need
Desirable – Flexibility to provide occasional additional clinic support if required

Criteria – Right to work
Essential – Right to work in the UK
Desirable – Previous completion of NHS or independent healthcare employment checks

• Work constructively with the existing Dressings Clinic Nurse and wider clinical team to provide safe and responsive clinic cover.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with patients, relatives, consultants, colleagues and visitors.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality and appropriate preparation for agreed bank shifts.
• Maintain professional boundaries and act in accordance with the NMC Code.
• Raise concerns appropriately where patient safety, clinical quality, infection control, safeguarding, conduct or staffing arrangements may be affected.

Essential Requirements

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered General Nurse.
• Relevant post-registration clinical experience.
• Competence in wound assessment, dressing changes and escalation of post-operative concerns.
• Understanding of professional accountability under the NMC Code.
• Commitment to safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led patient care.
• Ability to work independently within competence and seek advice appropriately.
• Strong communication, record-keeping and patient support skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality, dignity, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Completion of all required pre-employment checks and mandatory training before commencing work.

Working Arrangements

This is a bank role. Bank work is offered on an as-required basis and there is no guarantee of minimum hours. The hospital is not obliged to offer work, and the bank worker is not obliged to accept every shift offered.

• Shifts are expected to be offered mainly on a Wednesday or Thursday and will usually be for a maximum of 6 hours per shift.
• Shift availability will depend on service requirements, clinic activity and the need to supplement or support the current Dressings Clinic Nurse.
• The successful applicant must only accept shifts where they are able to work safely, competently and in line with professional obligations, including rest, fatigue, fitness to practise and any other employment commitments.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusive Recruitment

North Bristol Private Hospital is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fair, inclusive and objective recruitment and selection. We welcome applications from candidates who meet the requirements of the role and value the diversity, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to the workplace.

Applicants will not be treated less favourably because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, trade union membership or any other irrelevant factor. Recruitment decisions will be based on merit, the requirements of the role and objective selection criteria.

Applicants who require reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process are encouraged to let us know so that we can consider and, where reasonable, put appropriate support in place. We will also consider reasonable adjustments to enable the successful candidate to undertake the role safely and effectively.

Equality monitoring information, where requested, will be held separately from the selection process and will not be used to make recruitment decisions.

Pre-Employment Checks

Any offer of bank work will be conditional on satisfactory completion of appropriate pre-employment checks. These may include:

• Confirmation of identity.
• Evidence of right to work in the UK.
• Current NMC registration and PIN verification.
• Employment references, including recent clinical employment where applicable.
• Evidence of qualifications, training and relevant competence.
• Occupational health clearance where required for the role.
• Appropriate DBS screening where the role is eligible.
• Completion of mandatory training and induction requirements.
• Confirmation that the applicant is suitable to work in a CQC-regulated healthcare environment.

Right-to-work and other pre-employment checks will be carried out fairly, consistently and in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The hospital will not permit an individual to commence work until required checks have been completed and assessed as satisfactory, unless a documented and approved exception applies.

Professional Standards

• Maintain active NMC registration and comply with revalidation requirements.
• Practise in accordance with the NMC Code.
• Work within the limits of competence and training.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and information governance standards.
• Comply with hospital policies, procedures and clinical pathways.
• Complete mandatory training and any role-specific training required by the hospital.
• Escalate concerns promptly where patient safety, infection control, safeguarding, governance or professional standards may be affected.

Training Requirements

The successful applicant must complete all required induction, mandatory training and role-specific training before undertaking unsupervised duties in the dressings clinic. Training requirements will be determined by the hospital according to the postholder’s previous experience, evidence of competence, professional registration status and the clinical duties they will be expected to perform.

Mandatory Training

• Basic life support appropriate to the clinical setting.
• Infection prevention and control, including hand hygiene, PPE, safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps safety.
• Safeguarding adults and children at the level required for the role.
• Information governance, confidentiality, UK GDPR awareness and secure handling of patient information.
• Health and safety, fire safety and emergency procedures.
• Manual handling and safe movement within the clinical environment.
• Equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Duty of candour, incident reporting and raising concerns.

Role-Specific Training and Competence

• Dressings clinic induction, including clinic workflow, patient pathway, documentation standards and escalation routes.
• Wound assessment, recognition of infection or deterioration and appropriate escalation of post-operative concerns.
• Aseptic non-touch technique and safe wound care practice where applicable to the patient pathway.
• Use, storage and disposal of dressings, consumables and clinical equipment used in the clinic.
• Local policies and procedures relevant to consent, chaperoning, privacy and dignity, complaints, safeguarding, infection prevention and clinical governance.
• Electronic or paper-based clinical record completion, including contemporaneous documentation of assessment, treatment, advice and follow-up requirements.

Supervision, Sign-Off and Ongoing Development

The postholder may be required to complete a period of supervised practice or local competency sign-off before working independently in the dressings clinic. Any identified training needs must be addressed promptly and the nurse must not undertake duties outside their competence, training or agreed scope of practice.

The postholder is responsible for maintaining professional competence, NMC revalidation requirements and relevant continuing professional development. The hospital may request evidence of completed training, certificates, competency assessments or reflective learning where relevant to safe practice and governance requirements.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a CV and a short covering statement explaining how they meet the essential criteria for the role, including relevant wound care, dressings clinic, post-operative, outpatient, surgical, practice nursing or community nursing experience.

Applications will be shortlisted against the published criteria to support a fair and consistent recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend an interview and may be asked to discuss clinical scenarios relevant to wound care, escalation, infection prevention and patient communication.

Application submission details:
Applicants should submit their CV and a short covering statement by email to [email protected] by 30 September 2026.

Please use the email subject line: Application – Bank Dressings Clinic Nurse RGN.

The covering statement should briefly explain how the applicant meets the essential criteria for the role, including relevant experience in wound care, dressings clinics, post-operative nursing, outpatients, surgical nursing, practice nursing or community nursing.

Applicants who require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process should state this in their application email or contact HR in confidence so that appropriate support can be considered.

Applications to: [email protected]
Closing date: 30 September 2026

Interview Process

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria set out in this role description. Shortlisting will be carried out fairly and consistently, using the information provided in the applicant’s CV and covering statement.

Shortlisted candidates will normally be invited to attend an interview with appropriate members of the hospital’s management and clinical team. The interview may include discussion of relevant wound care experience, post-operative dressings clinic practice, infection prevention and control, safeguarding, documentation, escalation of clinical concerns, patient communication and professional accountability under the NMC Code.

Candidates may be asked to discuss practical clinical scenarios relevant to the role, such as recognising signs of wound infection, managing a patient concern, escalating a post-operative complication, maintaining confidentiality, or responding to an infection prevention issue. The purpose of these questions is to assess role-related knowledge, judgement, competence and suitability for safe practice in a CQC-regulated healthcare environment.

As part of the recruitment process, the hospital may also verify professional registration, right to work in the UK, relevant clinical experience, availability for bank shifts and any training or pre-employment checks required before the successful applicant can commence work.

Applicants who require reasonable adjustments for the interview process should inform HR as early as possible so that appropriate support can be considered. Interview outcomes will be communicated to candidates as soon as reasonably practicable following completion of the recruitment process.

Please note that the vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received. North Bristol Private Hospital reserves the right not to appoint if no suitable candidate is identified.

Acknowledgement

This role description is intended to describe the main responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time to reflect service needs, regulatory requirements, clinical governance expectations or changes in hospital practice. Any material changes will be discussed and confirmed appropriately.

Job Title – Part-Time Receptionist
Location – North Bristol Private Hospital, 150 Aztec West, Bristol, BS32 4UB
Contract – Part-time, permanent, subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and probationary review
Hours – 2 days per week, 8:30am – 5:00pm, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
Working Pattern – Non-fixed days, typically Wednesday and Thursday, with reasonable flexibility required to support service needs
Pay – £12.71 per hour, reviewed in line with statutory National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage requirements and organisational pay review arrangements
Reports to – Practice Manager / Hospital Director

Vacancy overview: This part-time role supports a safe, welcoming and well-governed reception environment for patients, visitors, contractors and colleagues.

About Us

North Bristol Private Hospital is a CQC-regulated independent hospital, committed to providing safe, effective, and patient-centred care. We are proud of our welcoming environment and the professionalism of our team, ensuring that every patient and visitor receives the highest standard of service.

Role Summary

We are seeking a professional, organised and patient-focused Part-Time Receptionist to join our team. This role is central to the smooth running of the hospital and combines front-of-house reception duties with administrative and operational support. The successful candidate will communicate clearly and respectfully, maintain accurate records, protect confidential information, and support a safe, welcoming and well-governed environment for patients, visitors, contractors and colleagues.

Additional hours may be offered from time to time, for example to cover annual leave or service needs within the hospital administration team. Any additional hours will be agreed in advance wherever practicable. Following appropriate training and supervision, the post holder may also have the opportunity to support wider administrative functions, including private consultation appointments and surgical procedure booking administration.

Daily Duties

On designated reception days, the post holder will be responsible for the duties set out below.

Front of House and Patient Experience

• Providing a professional, welcoming and confidential front-of-house reception service to patients, visitors, contractors and colleagues.
• Maintaining a calm, respectful and patient-centred approach, including when supporting people who may be anxious, upset or require additional assistance.
• Supporting patient and visitor hospitality, including making beverages where appropriate and maintaining a clean, tidy and safe reception environment.
• Supporting appointment booking, rescheduling and communication with patients in person and via email/telephone when required, ensuring information is accurate and handled sensitively.

Communication and Administration

• Answering telephone enquiries, taking accurate messages, managing voicemails and directing calls appropriately.
• Monitoring and responding to relevant emails promptly, accurately and professionally.
• Preparing, printing, organising and filing patient and surgical documentation accurately and in line with hospital procedures.
• Processing payments, issuing receipts and maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with organisational procedures.
• Receiving, recording and distributing deliveries and supporting the ordering of food, refreshments and supplies.

Security, Safety and Compliance

• Opening and closing reception areas in accordance with local procedures.
• Managing visitor, patient and contractor sign-in/sign-out processes and supporting site security and accountability arrangements.
• Complying with confidentiality, information governance, data protection, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and health and safety requirements.
• Escalating concerns promptly and appropriately, including matters relating to patient safety, safeguarding, confidentiality, complaints, incidents, security or infection prevention and control.
• Following training, acting as a Fire Warden and supporting emergency evacuation procedures in accordance with hospital policy.

Facilities and Operational Support

• Maintaining reception equipment and refreshment facilities, including basic coffee machine upkeep.
• Supporting chaperoning arrangements only where required, following appropriate training, in line with hospital policy and within the non-clinical scope of the receptionist role.
• Undertaking other reasonable duties consistent with the role, competence, training and service needs of a busy hospital environment.

Person Specification – Essential Criteria

Criteria – Relevant experience
Requirement – Previous experience in a receptionist, front-of-house, customer service or administrative role involving direct contact with members of the public, patients, visitors or clients.
How Assessed – Application / Interview

Criteria – Communication
Requirement – Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to handle telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries accurately, courteously and appropriately.
How Assessed – Application / Interview

Criteria – Patient and visitor focus
Requirement – Ability to provide a welcoming, respectful and confidential service to patients, visitors, contractors and colleagues, including people who may be anxious, upset or require additional support.
How Assessed – Interview

Criteria – Organisation and accuracy
Requirement – Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, messages, appointment information, payment records and documentation.
How Assessed – Application / Interview

Criteria – Prioritisation and teamwork
Requirement – Ability to prioritise tasks, work independently within agreed procedures and contribute positively as part of a small hospital team.
How Assessed – Application / Interview

Criteria – IT skills
Requirement – Competent IT skills, including the ability to use Google Documents and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Outlook and Excel, and to learn hospital administration or booking systems following training.
How Assessed – Application / Interview

Criteria – Confidentiality and information governance
Requirement – Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and integrity, and willingness to follow data protection, confidentiality and information governance procedures.
How Assessed – Interview / References

Criteria – Healthcare compliance
Requirement – Willingness to complete statutory and mandatory training, including safeguarding, information governance, infection prevention, fire safety and health and safety, and to follow hospital policies and procedures.
How Assessed – Interview

Criteria – Escalation and safety awareness
Requirement – Ability to recognise when a matter should be escalated to a manager or clinical colleague, including concerns relating to patient safety, safeguarding, confidentiality, complaints or site security.
How Assessed – Interview

Criteria – Working pattern
Requirement – Able to commit to the advertised part-time working pattern and attend work consistently in line with contractual requirements, with reasonable flexibility where service needs require.
How Assessed – Application / Interview

Person Specification – Desirable Criteria

Criteria – Healthcare experience
Requirement – Previous experience in a healthcare, private hospital, GP practice, clinic or other CQC-regulated environment.
How Assessed – Application / Interview

Criteria – Patient-facing administration
Requirement- Experience supporting appointment coordination, patient booking, clinical administration or reception services in a healthcare setting.
How Assessed – Application / Interview

Criteria – Systems experience
Requirement – Experience using patient booking, practice management, electronic patient record or hospital administration systems.
How Assessed – Application / Interview

Criteria – Payments and receipts
Requirement – Experience handling card payments, issuing receipts, recording transactions or supporting basic sales processing.
How Assessed – Application / Interview

Criteria – Information governance awareness
Requirement- Awareness of UK GDPR, confidentiality and information governance requirements in a healthcare or sensitive service environment.
How Assessed – Application / Interview

Criteria – Safeguarding and chaperone awareness
Requirement – Awareness of safeguarding escalation routes and professional boundaries when supporting patients, visitors or chaperoning arrangements.
How Assessed- Interview

Employee Benefits

As part of our team, you will benefit from:

• Hourly pay of £12.71 per hour, reviewed in line with statutory requirements and organisational pay review arrangements.
• Paid annual leave entitlement, calculated on a pro-rata basis in accordance with statutory requirements and the employment contract.
• Workplace pension arrangements through NEST, subject to auto-enrolment eligibility.
• Free on-site parking.
• Staff refreshments.
• Role-specific induction, supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Supportive working environment within a friendly, patient-focused team.

Induction, Training and Supervision

The successful candidate will receive a structured induction and appropriate role-specific training before undertaking applicable duties independently. Ongoing support, supervision and review will be provided so that the post holder can work safely, confidently and competently within the scope of the role.

Safeguarding Commitment

North Bristol Private Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients, visitors and staff. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. The appropriate level of DBS check will be determined in line with DBS eligibility guidance and the duties of the role. Safeguarding training and relevant escalation procedures will be covered during induction.

Equal Opportunities

North Bristol Private Hospital is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fair, inclusive and objective recruitment and selection. We welcome applications from candidates who meet the requirements of the role and value the diversity, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to the workplace. Applicants will not be treated less favourably because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other irrelevant factor. Recruitment decisions will be based on merit, the requirements of the role and objective selection criteria. Applicants who require reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process are encouraged to let us know so that we can consider and, where reasonable, put appropriate support in place. We will also consider reasonable adjustments to enable successful candidates to undertake the role. Equality monitoring information, where requested, will be held separately from the selection process and will not be used to make recruitment decisions.

Pre-Employment Checks

Any offer of employment will be conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include confirmation of identity, right to work in the UK, employment references, relevant DBS screening where eligible, and completion of required onboarding requirements. Right-to-work checks will be carried out fairly and consistently for all successful applicants before employment starts.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a CV and a short covering statement explaining how they meet the essential criteria for the role. Applications will be shortlisted against the published criteria to support a fair and consistent recruitment process.

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend an interview and complete a short practical exercise relevant to the role.

Closing date: 31.07.2026
Applications to: [email protected]

Please note that the vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received. We therefore encourage early applications. North Bristol Private Hospital reserves the right not to appoint if no suitable candidate is identified.

Location: North Bristol Private Hospital, Bristol
Reports to: Theatre Manager  and Hospital Director
Hours: Bank (as required)
Salary: £13.38ph plus 12.07% annual leave allowance = £15.00ph

About Us

North Bristol Private Hospital is a purpose-built facility providing world-class surgical and patient care in Bristol, designed to meet the unique needs of each individual patient. The hospital specialises in high-quality surgical treatments, predominantly cosmetic surgery, delivered in a safe, patient-centred environment. Our facilities include a fully equipped operating theatre, minor ops suite, outpatient department, and inpatient ward with three overnight beds, ensuring personalised care for every patient.

Main Purpose of the Job

To provide safe and effective support to the theatre team, ensuring high-quality patient care, adherence to infection prevention standards, and compliance with all hospital policies, including safeguarding and CQC regulations.

Main Duties

• Assist with patient admission to the ward and theatre, ensuring dignity, respect, and compassion at all times.
• Support infection prevention measures, including cleaning of theatre during and between cases.
• Remove and replace waste bags, ensuring safe disposal of clinical waste in line with infection control policy.
• Replenish and maintain hand hygiene dispensers at all times.
• Ensure all requested items are added to the display board as directed by scrub staff.
• Assist with instrument checks and ensure traceability labels are affixed to patient notes.
• Participate in the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist and raise concerns where necessary.
• Fetch and deliver items required by the theatre team in a timely manner.
• Document theatre activity in the required registers and notes accurately.
• Promote and protect patient privacy, dignity, and safety.
• Maintain excellent communication with the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure theatre etiquette and professional conduct are maintained at all times.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Understand and follow the hospital’s Safeguarding Adults and Children Policy.
• Recognise the signs of abuse, neglect, or exploitation and take appropriate action.
• Escalate safeguarding concerns immediately to the Safeguarding Lead or Line Manager.
• Attend safeguarding training at the required level for the role and maintain up-to-date knowledge.
• Always act in the best interests of patients and service users, in line with the Care Act 2014, Children Act 1989/2004, and Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance.
• Maintain confidentiality but understand when it is appropriate to share information for safeguarding purposes.

Other Duties

• Practice maximum integrity and professionalism at all times.
• Report faulty equipment, damaged items, or potential hazards promptly.
• Maintain accurate records in line with hospital policy.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required by the Line Manager.
• Attend appraisal, supervision, and regular training sessions, including mandatory updates.

Responsibilities

Healthcare workers must at all times adhere to:

• The hospital’s Code of Conduct.
• All relevant policies and procedures.
• The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
• Safeguarding requirements for adults and children.

Confidentiality & Data Protection

• Staff must protect the confidentiality of all patient and hospital information.
• Unauthorised disclosure of personal or patient information will be treated as a serious disciplinary matter and may result in dismissal.
• All staff must comply with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.

Health & Safety and Equality

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies and report hazards promptly.
• Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
• Promote a smoke-free working environment.
• Support equality, diversity, and inclusion, including responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010.

Note: The Company reserves the right to amend this job description to meet business needs. Any changes will be discussed and confirmed in writing.

About Us

North Bristol Private Hospital is a modern, CQC-regulated facility offering surgical excellence in Bristol. Founded in 2022, we are proud to attract leading consultant surgeons who deliver high-quality care in our state-of-the-art theatres. Our hospital provides a unique working environment: a supportive, patient-focused culture where staff are valued as individuals. With one operating theatre, one minor operations suite, and three inpatient beds, we are able to deliver truly personalised care.

Main Purpose of the Job

• To work as a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with scrub and surgical first assistant (SFA) competencies, providing safe, effective, and high-quality perioperative care.
• To support consultants across a range of surgical procedures, predominantly cosmetic surgery, ensuring excellent standards of patient safety and care at all times.
• To work collaboratively within the theatre team, supporting theatre preparation, stock management, and patient recovery.
• To maintain compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, CQC fundamental standards, and hospital policies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in theatre as a Scrub Practitioner and Surgical First Assistant, ensuring compliance with the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) Standards and national SFA guidance.
• Provide expert scrub support for consultants and contribute to safe intraoperative care.
• Support patients throughout the perioperative pathway, including pre-operative preparation, intraoperative monitoring, and recovery.
• Actively participate in the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist and escalate concerns where appropriate.
• Assist in stock management, ordering, and replenishment to ensure adequate theatre supplies.
• Accurately document care provided in patient records and theatre registers.
• Report and escalate incidents, near misses, or equipment faults in line with hospital governance procedures.
• Support audit, quality improvement, and infection prevention initiatives within the theatre environment.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Adhere to the hospital’s Safeguarding Adults and Children Policy.
• Recognise and act upon any safeguarding concerns in line with statutory guidance.
• Escalate safeguarding issues immediately to the Safeguarding Lead or Line Manager.
• Maintain up-to-date safeguarding training and knowledge in accordance with role requirements.
• Always act in the best interests of patients and service users, in line with the Care Act 2014, Children Act 1989/2004, and CQC safeguarding requirements.

Infection Prevention and Control

• Follow all hospital infection control policies and procedures.
• Undertake infection prevention audits and contribute to compliance with national and CQC guidance.
• Ensure effective cleaning and decontamination practices are followed in theatre and recovery areas.

Other Duties

• Maintain professional registration with the NMC or HCPC.
• Adhere to the hospital’s Code of Conduct and professional regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in line with hospital and statutory requirements.
• Report hazards, damaged equipment, or faulty appliances to the Theatre Manager or Registered Manager.
• Participate in mandatory training, annual appraisal, and continuing professional development.
  Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Theatre Manager.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Current registration with the NMC (RGN) or HCPC (ODP).
• Minimum 2 years’ scrub/SFA experience in cosmetic or related surgical practice.
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention and theatre safety standards.
• Ability to work effectively within a small, multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

• Formal Surgical First Assistant qualification or AfPP-accredited course.
• Previous experience in private healthcare.
• Experience contributing to audits, quality improvement, or service development.

What We Offer

Job Type: Bank
Rate: £26.77ph plus 12.07% holiday allowance = £30.00ph.
Hours: Flexible, bank shifts
Parking: Free on-site parking

Note: This role specification may be subject to amendment in response to service needs. Any changes will be discussed with the post-holder and confirmed in writing.

Reports to: Theatre Manager
Location: North Bristol Private Hospital
Job Type: Bank
Wage: £26.77ph + 12.07% holiday allowance = £30.00ph

About Us

North Bristol Private Hospital is a CQC-regulated facility providing world-class surgical and patient care. Our purpose-built hospital features a fully equipped operating theatre, minor operations suite, outpatient facilities, and a three-bed inpatient ward. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional, patient-centred care in a supportive and professional environment.

Main Purpose of the Job

• To provide safe, effective, and high-quality care to patients throughout the anaesthetic and recovery phases of the perioperative journey.
• To work collaboratively with anaesthetists, surgeons, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe practice and optimal patient outcomes.
• To maintain compliance with CQC fundamental standards, hospital policies, and professional codes of conduct.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Anaesthetic Duties

• Provide skilled assistance to the anaesthetist during the administration of anaesthesia.
• Prepare, check, and maintain anaesthetic equipment, drugs, and monitoring devices in line with hospital and national safety standards.
• Support patients throughout the anaesthetic process, offering reassurance and maintaining dignity.
• Monitor and record patients’ vital signs during induction, maintenance, and emergence from anaesthesia.

Recovery Duties

• Provide safe and effective post-anaesthetic care in the recovery area.
• Monitor patients’ airway, breathing, circulation, level of consciousness, pain, and wound sites.
• Recognise and respond to clinical emergencies, escalating concerns to senior staff or the anaesthetist immediately.
• Ensure patients are safely transferred and handed over to ward staff or discharged in line with policy.

General Responsibilities

• Participate in the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist and raise concerns where necessary.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legible clinical documentation.
• Ensure stock of anaesthetic and recovery equipment is maintained, reporting shortages or faults promptly.
• Report incidents, near misses, or concerns in line with hospital governance procedures.
• Support infection prevention and control measures in anaesthetic and recovery areas.
• Participate in audits, training, and service improvement initiatives.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Adhere to the hospital’s Safeguarding Adults and Children Policy.
• Recognise and report safeguarding concerns in line with statutory and hospital guidance.
• Attend safeguarding training and maintain up-to-date knowledge.
• Act in the best interests of patients and service users in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and Children Act 1989/2004.

Infection Prevention and Control

• Follow all infection prevention and control policies.
• Ensure effective decontamination and cleaning of anaesthetic and recovery areas.
• Comply with CQC standards and national guidance relating to infection control.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Current NMC registration (RGN) or HCPC registration (ODP).
• Post-registration experience in anaesthetics and/or recovery.
• Knowledge of anaesthetic equipment, airway management, and recovery protocols.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in cosmetic or private healthcare settings.
• Immediate Life Support (ILS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

What We Offer

Job Type: Bank
Rate: Dependant on experience
Hours: Flexible, bank shifts
Parking: Free on-site parking

Note: This job description may be amended in line with service needs and CQC requirements. Any changes will be discussed and confirmed in writing.