Job summary

Are you interested in Head and Neck, and Thoracic, surgery?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join the team on Ward A700, at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, for 12 months.

A700 is a 26 bedded in-patient ward specialising in Head and Neck and Thoracic surgery, both elective and emergency. You will be part of a team that is committed to providing high quality, safe and compassionate care. You will be supported to develop specialist clinical skills including airway management, intercostal catheter management and complex analgesic techniques.

Main duties of the job

Your duties will include;

Working cohesively with all members of the ward, and multidisciplinary, team.

Taking charge of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients, prioritising workload as clinical needs change.

Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care from admission to timely transfer or discharge.

Delegating tasks to a range of team members.

Maintaining accurate and timely nursing documentation in line with the Trust standard.

Promoting and maintaining a safe environment.

Acting as a professional role model, setting standard of practice and promoting clinical effectiveness.

Participating in audit, and the education of others including students and unregistered members of the nursing team.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand 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 theSouth Westhas 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 andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe 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 applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join our Acute Respiratory Ward (Gate 28A) to work with patients with a wide range of chronic and acute respiratory conditions.

We currently have opportunities available for:

• Experienced Registered Nurses with current NMC Registration
• Newly Qualified Nurses

Main duties of the job

Working within our department, your main duties will include:

• Organising and participating in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care.
• Taking responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision, in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
• Contributing towards the health promotion for all patients by provided education, support and advice as necessary, ensuring referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
• In the absence of senior staff, taking responsibility for the delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, healthcare support workers and students.
• Where relevant, be responsible and assist in the co-ordination of discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.
• Taking personal responsibility for treating all patients with courtesy, respecting their individual needs and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand 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 theSouth Westhas 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 summary

Some exciting opportunities have arisen for a Registered Nurse to join our Acute Respiratory Ward (Gate 28A) to work with patients with a wide range of chronic and acute respiratory conditions. This is to cover maternity leave and secondment and our fixed term contracts ranging from 6 months- 12 months

We currently have opportunities available for:

• Experienced Registered Nurses with current NMC Registration
• Newly Qualified Nurses

Main duties of the job

Working within our department, your main duties will include:

• Organising and participating in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care.
• Taking responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision, in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
• Contributing towards the health promotion for all patients by provided education, support and advice as necessary, ensuring referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
• In the absence of senior staff, taking responsibility for the delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, healthcare support workers and students.
• Where relevant, be responsible and assist in the co-ordination of discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.
• Taking personal responsibility for treating all patients with courtesy, respecting their individual needs and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand 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 theSouth Westhas 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 summary

We are looking for an experienced Emergency Practitioner who is either a Registered Nurse, Extended scope Physiotherapist or Paramedic - who can Independently assess, investigate, diagnose, and treat patients in our Minor Injury Unit.

Working in our Minor injury Unit, which will be moving to Gate 24, across 7 days of the week. Shift patterns 12 hours, and between 07.00 and 23.00.

We strongly believe in outstanding patient care and want to attract like-minded people to help us maintain this supportive and enjoyable place to work. Every day will be different, busy but never dull. You will enjoy working with supportive co-workers, providing an efficient and caring service to our patients.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for dynamic, motivated, clinically strong candidates with experience in the Emergency Medicine and with an appetite for innovation for change and service improvement.

You will be expected to function effectively in a fast paced and constantly changing environment without compromising essential standards of care and professionalism.

You will need to be flexible, enthusiastic and passionate about Emergency care and ENP/ECP practice.

We strongly believe in outstanding patient care and want to attract like-minded people to help us maintain this supportive and enjoyable place to work. Every day will be different, busy but never dull. You will enjoy working with supportive co-workers, providing an efficient and caring service to our patients.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand 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 theSouth Westhas 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 summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Liaison Psychiatry to join our friendly and innovative team within the City and Weston Hospital Operating Unit, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our dynamic and accredited Liaison Psychiatry Service. The post holder will provide specialist mental health assessments across the Emergency Department and acute hospital, supporting patients presenting with self-harm, suicidality, behavioural disturbance, psychological distress and other complex mental health needs.

You will undertake comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments, coordinate care plans, provide expert advice to patients, carers and clinical teams, and act as an autonomous practitioner within the multidisciplinary team.

Working closely with nursing, medical and allied health professionals, you will provide clinical leadership, contribute to service development, support education and training, and promote best practice in mental health care across the Trust.

Applicants should have a minimum of two years' experience at Band 6 level or above within Liaison Psychiatry, Crisis Services or a similar acute mental health setting.

For further details/informal visits contact:Holly Starkey, Modern [email protected] 342 9073

Main duties of the job

• Provide expert specialist nursing assessment, advice and support to patients presenting with complex mental health needs within the acute hospital setting.
• Undertake comprehensive biopsychosocial, mental health and risk assessments, developing and coordinating appropriate care plans.
• Act as an autonomous practitioner, providing specialist advice and guidance to patients, carers, ward teams and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Lead on the assessment and management of patients presenting with self-harm, suicidal ideation, behavioural disturbance, cognitive impairment and other acute mental health presentations.
• Work collaboratively with acute, community, social care and mental health services to ensure seamless, patient-centred care and effective discharge planning.
• Provide leadership, supervision and support to nursing staff and contribute to the professional development of the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver education and training to acute hospital staff, promoting mental health awareness and best practice across the Trust.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Promote patient, carer and public involvement in service evaluation and development.
• Support the delivery of a safe, responsive and high-quality Liaison Psychiatry service in line with Trust and national standards.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand 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 theSouth Westhas 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 andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe 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 applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Job summary

Due to the rapid expansion of our Cardiac Surgery research portfolio, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic cardiovascular nurse to join our Cardiac Surgery Research Team. Successful candidates will be involved in a range of clinical trials, involving mostly cardiac surgery patients. Experience in the speciality of cardiac surgery will therefore be essential. You will be working closely with a large multidisciplinary team, including clinical academics, university and commercial trial teams. Ability to engage supportively and effectively with patients and clinical staff will be essential in ensuring that our studies are well delivered and the standards of care of care for our study patients is exemplary.

Training and development will be a key focus in ensuring the successful candidate can develop their expertise in clinical research, within a supportive environment.

Seeing the patients safely through the trials offers lots of patient contact, but additionally the role provides the opportunity to be involved in many elements of the trials from study set up through to closure. This makes for a varied and interesting career choice. Excellent communication skills are essential as a key area of the job is to facilitate the informed consent process.

Main duties of the job

• Assist in the overall set up, organisation and delivery of clinical trials ensuring adherence to ICH-GCP standards within the Research Governance framework and adhering to other related regulations/SOPs.
• Work closely with other research team members, using clear lines of communication with the wider clinical care team and support departments to ensure each patients smooth and safe journey throughout the studies.
• Co-ordinate arrangements for patients participating in clinical trials, according to study protocols, and communicate all necessary information to relevant personnel.
• Work as a team to deliver on larger trials, with more independent working on a portfolio ofsmaller studies.
• Work closely with Trial Managers, Investigators and other members of the wider study team, to trouble shoot issues with trial conduct or blockages to recruitment and work together to resolve these issues.
• Provide guidance and support for junior team members for staff, ensuring that they are fully trained and aware of their roles and responsibilities.
• Assist the manager in the day-to-day management of research delivery, deputises in their absence.
• Assist themanager and senior team in the strategic planning and development of the team.

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.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata for part time roles

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

387-SPS1418-HN-E

Job locations

Bristol Heart Institute

Terrell Street

Bristol

BS2 8ED

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oBroad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within an acute hospital environment within the speciality of cardiac surgery.
• oResearch experience
• oKnowledge of the regulatory and legal frameworks related to undertaking clinical research
• oClinical, organisational and management experience
• oKnowledge of Microsoft Office applications and willingness to develop computer skills further

Desirable

• oProject management experience
• oKnowledge of research design and methodology

Skills and abilities

Essential

• oAdvanced interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and non verbal
• oBroad range of clinical nursing skills
• oEvidence of good teamwork skills
• oBudgetary/resource management skills
• oGood report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
• oAbility to work autonomously
• oInterested in and willingness to participate in teaching programmes
• oAbility to prioritise, ensuring effective and efficient workload completion

Aptitudes

Essential

• oAbility to work flexibly according to role need
• oEnthusiasm for and desire to embed research within clinical practice
• oProactive in professional development for self and others
• oPersonal focus on the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Courage, Commitment, Competence & Communication

Desirable

• oAbility to gain influence and motivate people

Qualifications and training

Essential

• oRegistered Nurse level 1 with current NMC registration
• oEvidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• oUndergraduate degree in Nursing, Science or Health related discipline
• oPost graduate qualification in research
• oTeaching qualification

Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential oBroad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within an acute hospital environment within the speciality of cardiac surgery. oResearch experience oKnowledge of the regulatory and legal frameworks related to undertaking clinical research oClinical, organisational and management experience oKnowledge of Microsoft Office applications and willingness to develop computer skills further Desirable oProject management experience oKnowledge of research design and methodology Skills and abilities Essential oAdvanced interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and non verbal oBroad range of clinical nursing skills oEvidence of good teamwork skills oBudgetary/resource management skills oGood report writing, a focus on accuracy and meticulous attention to detail oAbility to work autonomously oInterested in and willingness to participate in teaching programmes oAbility to prioritise, ensuring effective and efficient workload completion Aptitudes Essential oAbility to work flexibly according to role need oEnthusiasm for and desire to embed research within clinical practice oProactive in professional development for self and others oPersonal focus on the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Courage, Commitment, Competence & Communication Desirable oAbility to gain influence and motivate people Qualifications and training Essential oRegistered Nurse level 1 with current NMC registration oEvidence of continuing professional development Desirable oUndergraduate degree in Nursing, Science or Health related discipline oPost graduate qualification in research oTeaching qualification

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Heart Institute

Terrell Street

Bristol

BS2 8ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Heart Institute

Terrell Street

Bristol

BS2 8ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Registered Nurse will provide high-quality, safe and compassionate care to patients on a busy 22 bedded Trauma and Orthopaedic ward.

The ward looks after emergency and elective patients. Patients who are pre and post operative, or under conservative management.

The Registered Nurse will be working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, ensuring it is delivered in line with Trust policies, professional standards and best practice.

The role involves supporting and supervising Healthcare Support Workers and students, maintaining accurate clinical records, and contributing to a positive and effective ward environment.

The post holder will also participate in quality improvement, audit and service development activities to enhance patient outcomes and experience.

You will have access to ongoing training, education and career progression pathways and a comprehensive preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses. Our strong focus on staff wellbeing and support is echoed in our clinical services serving the heart of the community with a strong sense of purpose.

Join our diverse workforce shaping new services and ways of working in the pursuit of innovation and service improvement.

Main duties of the job

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to patients
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in line with best practice
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Act as a patient advocate, ensuring dignity, respect, and person-centred care
• Support and supervise Healthcare Support Workers and student nurses
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, audit, and service development initiatives
• Contribute to maintaining a positive learning and working environment

You will be:

• A Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration
• Compassionate, motivated, and committed to delivering high standards of care
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Able to prioritise workload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Committed to your own professional development

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand 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 theSouth Westhas 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 retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe 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 applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Job summary

The post holder will work with the Theatre manager and multidisciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing/HCPC care and staff development, as part of the perioperative team.The post holder will be anaesthetic and scrub trained and will be expected to work across Main Theatres, Surgical DCU, DCU Ward and the Theatre Receiving Unit as needed.As a Band 5 nurse/ODP you should act as a role model, showing evidence of the specialist skills and knowledge that will enable you to deliver prescribed treatment and care for patients in an individual and sensitive manner.

Main duties of the job

o 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.o 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.o Work towards regularly taking charge of the ward/department on occasion prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 period.

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 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:

• Better outcomes for ourPatients
• More opportunities for our People
• Fairer more consistent care for ourPopulation
• Best Value for Public Purse

Our vision for five years from now:

• Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
• We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
• More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
• Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
• Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
• We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
• Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
• We will contribute to system financial balance

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-WD5463-JJ-A

Job locations

Weston Hospital

Grange Road,

Uphill

BS23 4TQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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. Identify record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with UHBW NHS Foundation Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required. Assist with the smooth running of the clinical area by carrying out other duties such as unpacking stores, tidying and cleaning up equipment. Ensure that the nursing/HCPC practice of the area comply with the Trusts nursing/HCPC policies and procedures. Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in providing compassionate care for patients, visitors/relatives and colleagues. Contribute towards sharing good practice within the ward/department and Trust wide. Promote a positive image of University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust at all times. Work cohesively with all members of the ward team and promote effective liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times. Communicate effectively within the team, participate in motivating and supporting team members and maintain confidentiality with patients and

Job description Job responsibilities 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. Identify record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with UHBW NHS Foundation Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required. Assist with the smooth running of the clinical area by carrying out other duties such as unpacking stores, tidying and cleaning up equipment. Ensure that the nursing/HCPC practice of the area comply with the Trusts nursing/HCPC policies and procedures. Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in providing compassionate care for patients, visitors/relatives and colleagues. Contribute towards sharing good practice within the ward/department and Trust wide. Promote a positive image of University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust at all times. Work cohesively with all members of the ward team and promote effective liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times. Communicate effectively within the team, participate in motivating and supporting team members and maintain confidentiality with patients and

Person Specification

skills and experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience of taking charge of an individual theatre -

Person Specification skills and experience Essential Registered Nurse level 8 or C or C+G 752/ NVQ level 3 Operating Department Practitioner/ Dip HE in Operating Room Practice - E Desirable Experience of taking charge of an individual theatre -

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Weston Hospital

Grange Road,

Uphill

BS23 4TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Weston Hospital

Grange Road,

Uphill

BS23 4TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Gate 28B is a General Medical and Respiratory Ward.

Due to long term sickness, we are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated leader to join our team for a 6 month secondment, or fixed term contract.

We are ideally looking for an experienced Band 6 or a highly experienced Band 5 nurse who regularly takes charge, co-ordinates, leads with confidence and be happy to professionally challenge. If you are hardworking, dedicated, and not afraid of a busy day, and if you enjoy being the front of house for everyone who comes through our doors, we would love to hear from you.

This opportunity is also perfect for those seeking a change of scene or a new adventure, especially if you share our team values of looking after each other.

We take pride in developing our team members and encouraging their success.

Gate 28B works very closely with MDT members and medical teams and the Band 6 Leader is a key role with this way of working.

As we are looking for a quick start date it is recommended that you discuss your application with your current line manager.

Main duties of the job

The role of the band 6 Sister is to support, contribute to and assist the Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse in the leadership and the management of the Ward team to support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the development, monitoring and implementation of high quality, evidence-based clinical care to ensure continuity of service provision and standards are maintained and improved

The band 6 Sister will act as a role model for staff on the ward sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team.

The Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse is the Key Person who manages effective board rounds, patient flow and timely movement of patients from the ward alongside our discharge tracker,

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand 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 theSouth Westhas 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 summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a BSCCP accredited nurse colposcopist to join the team in Southmead hospital, working within the Gynaecology Outpatients department.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic BSCCP accredited nurse colposcopist (band 7) to join our expanding Gynaecology service. We would also welcome applications from staff who don't hold the BSCCP qualification but would be keen to undertake the colposcopist course whilst working with the team on a band 6 level.

The Band 7 specialist nurse will deliver individualised patient centered care with a strong focus on effective communication and compassionate care.

This role will suit a knowledgeable and skilled nurse with gynaecology support and care experience who is interested in developing colposcopy knowledge and skills. You will work as an autonomous practitioner seeing patients independently. Throughout this role you will work alongside the Gynae Consultants and Gynae Clinical Nurse Specialists.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team in Bristol and the community to ensure a co-ordinated quality service and will be actively involved in education, audit, and research.

The post holder will ensure practice is in line with the latest governance frameworks and they will have a responsibility to ensure that they are kept up to date and work within up-to-date guidance.

The post holder will maintain and develop expertise and skills within this specialist field to facilitate the safe and effective management of their patients. The post holder will demonstrate professionalism in their behaviour, attitude, and appearance always.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand 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 theSouth Westhas 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 retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe 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 applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, motivated and innovative nurse leader to join our small, friendly and committed team in a Supervisory Sister/ Charge Nurse role at Weston Oncology and Haematology Day Unit.

Our lovely 9 chair unit delivers SACT and supportive therapies to patients with haematological and oncology diagnoses. Building relationships and delivering person centred care is at the heart of the support we offer to patients throughout their cancer journey.

Experience of cancer nursing and SACT delivery are desirable for this role, but not essential as we have a wide range of educational opportunities available to a candidate with proven leadership and strong management skills. This role will be closely supported by the Cancer Matron based in Weston, Lead SACT Nurse for the Trust, the nursing leadership team of the Day unit at BHOC, and the Specialised Services Head of Nursing Team.

Main duties of the job

Provide Supervisory support to a team of registered nurses and health care support workers

Clinical delivery of nursing care to patients receiving SACT and other supportive therapies

Unit management of rosters, risk assessment, datix, appraisal, HR, recruitment, leave, budgets, patient safety, quality improvement projects

Supporting efficiency and effectiveness of unit processes to ensure smooth delivery of treatment to patients close to their homes

Role model compassion, innovation and excellence in care

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand 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 theSouth Westhas 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 summary

We have full time and part time vacancies for experienced paediatric nurses (or adult nurses with paediatric experience) that have completed NHS preceptorship to join our team in the Children's Emergency Department at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. We are the Paediatric Major Trauma Centre for the southwest of England and provide care to over 45,000 sick and injured children from across the region each year.

Our commitment to providing world class emergency care to children and families is continually growing. We put children and young people at the centre of everything we do and are looking for talented people to join our expanding team.

The Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is nestled in the heart of Bristol. A city brimming with art and culture, restaurants and nightlife. A place where you can live and grow, raise a family and discover the true meaning of work-life balance. So, what are you waiting for? Start your new life today by applying to join our team.

Main duties of the job

As well as delivering clinical care we also understand the importance of supportive professional development and ourmultidisciplinary leadership team are committed to guiding your development with us:

Education:You will have the opportunity to undertake a bespoke package of learning adapted to your experience. With support from our clinical skills facilitators, your development will include specialist education on major trauma, major incidents, minor illness and injuries and mental health, as well as learning through immersive, multi-disciplinary simulation.

Research:We are a national leader in children's emergency research and have strong links with the department-based research team to keep our care up to date and innovative.

Wellbeing:We are dedicated to the support and wellbeing of staff, with departmental wellbeing weeks, team 'checkins'and access to a range of initiatives and activities, including support services.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand 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 theSouth Westhas 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 andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe 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 applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa, pro ra

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

387-W&C0023-HN

Job locations

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN/ RN child branch (NMC registered) or equivalent (A)
• Current NMC registration (A)

Desirable

• Work towards relevant university accredited post basic study programmes e.g. teaching and assessing course (A)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment (A), (I) Interest in the clinical area (A), (I) Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area (A), (I) Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT (A), (I) Computer skills (A), (I) Competence in calculations for safe administration of medicines/fluids (A), (I) Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient (A), (I) Clinical decision-making ability (A), (I) Teaching/supervisory skills (A), (I) Ability to work with minimum supervision (A), (I) Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard (A), (I)
• Interest in the clinical area (A), (I)
• Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area (A), (I)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT (A), (I)
• Computer skills (A), (I)
• Competence in calculations for safe administration of medicines/fluids (A), (I)
• Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient (A), (I)
• Clinical decision-making ability (A), (I)
• Teaching/supervisory skills (A), (I)
• Ability to work with minimum supervision (A), (I)
• Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard (A), (I)

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of taking charge (A), (I)
• Experience of teaching (A), (I)

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Self-motivated (A), (I)
• A team player (A), (I)
• Act in a professional manner (A), (I)
• Ability to work with minimum supervision (A), (I)

Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential RSCN/ RN child branch (NMC registered) or equivalent (A) Current NMC registration (A) Desirable Work towards relevant university accredited post basic study programmes e.g. teaching and assessing course (A) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment (A), (I) Interest in the clinical area (A), (I) Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area (A), (I) Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT (A), (I) Computer skills (A), (I) Competence in calculations for safe administration of medicines/fluids (A), (I) Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient (A), (I) Clinical decision-making ability (A), (I) Teaching/supervisory skills (A), (I) Ability to work with minimum supervision (A), (I) Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard (A), (I) Interest in the clinical area (A), (I) Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area (A), (I) Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT (A), (I) Computer skills (A), (I) Competence in calculations for safe administration of medicines/fluids (A), (I) Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient (A), (I) Clinical decision-making ability (A), (I) Teaching/supervisory skills (A), (I) Ability to work with minimum supervision (A), (I) Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard (A), (I) Experience Desirable Experience of taking charge (A), (I) Experience of teaching (A), (I) Personal Qualities Essential Self-motivated (A), (I) A team player (A), (I) Act in a professional manner (A), (I) Ability to work with minimum supervision (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).

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The main chemotherapy unit plus our teenage/young adult area are based within the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre. We also offer a community based service at two satellite centres in Bristol - one in South Bristol Community Hospital in Hengrove, and the other in Concord Medical Centre in Bradley Stoke. Staff will be expected to work between the main unit at BHOC and at least one of the satellite units.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and experienced candidate to join our team as a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse. We open 8am-6pm, Monday to Friday across all of our sites. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals receiving systemic anti-cancer treatments in a busy outpatient setting.

Main duties of the job

As a senior member of the nursing team you will be responsible for coordinating the day to day running of the unit, ensuring the safe delivery of SACT in line with national and local policies. You will act as a clinical role model, providing leadership, support and supervision to junior staff while promoting a culture of continuous learning, quality improvement and compassionate care. You will deliver complex patient care, manage unwell patients and treatment-related toxicities, provide patient education and support, and contribute to service expansion and development.

The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with post-registration experience in oncology/haematology or chemotherapy services, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering outstanding care. UK SACT competency and experience in mentoring or supervising staff are essential for this role.

If you are passionate about cancer nursing, enjoy working in a fast-paced and busy environment and are looking to develop your leadership skills within a supportive team, then we would love to hear from you.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand 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 theSouth Westhas 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 summary

Are you a Registered Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity in our Renal department at Bristol NHS Trust. Here are some of the reasons we're unique...

• Gate 8b Renal Unit is located at Southmead Hospital. This unit is run by the part of the Richard Bright Renal Unit, a regional renal transplant center with five Haemodialysis Satellite Units across the South West area.
• As a Registered Nurse working in our service, you will be supported to learn the skills required to manage patients requiring renal replacement, both haemodialysis/ hemodiafiltration.
• Development opportunities - you will develop expert skills in haemodialysis and renal specialist care and have access to educational opportunities to attend renal specialist courses

Main duties of the job

As a Registered Nurse within our department, you will:

• Provide specialist clinical care for patients with chronic renal failure requiring haemodialysis treatment within a nurse led unit
• Take responsibility for the holistic care of a group of patients and their families attending regular treatment sessions and assist in the organisation of work as required
• Be given the opportunity to take charge of the ward alongisde a Sister/ Charge Nurse to develop co-ordination and leadership skills
• Work within and lead a clinical care team
• Take personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and will ensure duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code of Professional conduct
• Be responsible for assessment, planning, provision, maintenance and evaluation of patient care
• Take responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants and students on a daily basis.
• Actively contribute to the provision of a good learning environment by taking on the role of mentor/assessor for learners eg. Student nurses and support worker roles

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand 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 theSouth Westhas 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 summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced member of critical care staff to take up a role as a Transfer Practitioner, working for Retrieve (Severn Base).

Retrieve is the South West's dedicated Adult Critical Care Transfer Service, commissioned by NHS England South West Specialised Commissioning, hosted by Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and supported by the South West Critical Care Network (SWCCN). We are looking for a registered critical care practitioners who can deliver high-quality transfer care to critically unwell patients across the South West.

Retrieve began in November 2020, one of the first dedicated Adult Critical Care Transfer Services in the country. This truly ground-breaking service has been responsible for creating a blueprint for the national specification. Retrieve's achievements have also been recognised by being awarded the BMJ 2021 Critical Care Team of the Year award and the Intensive Care Society Impact award 2022

Retrieve provides a single point of contact for all adult critical care transfer referrals 24 hours a day via a dedicated 0300 number. All calls are managed by a Duty Consultant who triages, coordinates and can provide remote decision-support if required.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Transfer Practitioner, following completion of the appropriate additional training, you will assume responsibility for the specialised care required to transfer critically ill adults. There is an expectation that you continue to develop your clinical and management skills by demonstrating an ability to work remotely in the referring centres, in partnership with the local teams.

On occasion, the role involves working independently, providing Practitioner-delivered transfers of Level 2 (high dependency) and Level 1 (ward level) patients. This is supported remotely by the Retrieve Duty Consultant and will typically involve collaborative working with a doctor from the referring hospital.

You will be expected to support and mentor new members of the multi-professional team, demonstrating an active role in the ongoing education programmes.

In partnership with the SWCCN, the post holder will support the relationship between the Service and referring centers.

Supported by the Lead Nurses and Senior Transfer Practitioner, successful applicants will be involved with service projects, audit and research, delivery and completion of education and outreach.

There will be a requirement to work shifts including nights, evenings and weekends, with the occasional potential to overrun. There will be a requirement to work with highly infectious patients and therefore a necessity to comply with infection prevention and control guidance.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand 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 theSouth Westhas 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.

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

387-S0398-ALX

Job locations

Retrieve Severn Base

Aztec West, Bradley Stoke

Bristol

BS32 4QA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role will provide an opportunity to join a dynamic team of Transfer Practitioners, Transfer Doctors and Duty Consultants across the southwest. Joining the service will allow you to further extend your critical care skills and become an expert in the transfer of the critically ill patients. The Transfer Practitioner role requires the skills of experienced ITU staff to care for these vulnerable patients. Join us as we provide excellent critical care in transfer 24 hours a day across our region.

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

Due to high volumes of applications, this advert may close before the advertised closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities This role will provide an opportunity to join a dynamic team of Transfer Practitioners, Transfer Doctors and Duty Consultants across the southwest. Joining the service will allow you to further extend your critical care skills and become an expert in the transfer of the critically ill patients. The Transfer Practitioner role requires the skills of experienced ITU staff to care for these vulnerable patients. Join us as we provide excellent critical care in transfer 24 hours a day across our region. For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Due to high volumes of applications, this advert may close before the advertised closing date.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to act as a role model, providing excellent patient care and promoting a culture where staff feel valued
• Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
• Attention to detail in the development, production and dissemination of documents and information
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional registrations with the NMC
• Educated to Degree level or working towards completion
• Assessing and mentoring qualification or willingness to undertake
• Completion of Steps 1-3 competencies
• Evidence of master's level academic study or willingness to work towards masters (in relevant health related study)
• Significant recent operational experience in speciality of Intensive Care

Desirable

• Critical care transfer training course
• Teaching qualification
• ALS provider or willingness to undertake

Knowlege, skills and abilities

Essential

• Significant recent operational experience in speciality of Intensive Care
• Work within Trust and Service guidance and standard operating procedures, as well as nationally agreed guidelines / standards
• Understand and evidence the use of audit in clinical practice
• Ability to work with advanced technologies
• Flexibility in working practices (unsocial hours)
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Excellent critical care clinical skills
• Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
• Ability to work in a highly demanding specialist environment and use of reflective practice

Desirable

• Evidence of delivery teaching programmes to staff groups
• Evidence of presentation at local and regional level
• Recent relevant experience with intra-hospital and inter-hospital transfer
• Understanding of professional and current issues in critical care transfer

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of change management and problem solving
• Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice / speciality
• Competent in the use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Previous experience of research and audit
• Good knowledge of ARCEMS or willingness to learn ARCEMS, Retrieves electronic patient record system
• Competent to utilise medical databases and search engines to access current evidence and literature

Desirable

• Evidence of presentations at local and regional level

Person Specification Personal Qualities Essential Ability to act as a role model, providing excellent patient care and promoting a culture where staff feel valued Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations Attention to detail in the development, production and dissemination of documents and information Excellent communication and leadership skills Education and Qualifications Essential Relevant professional registrations with the NMC Educated to Degree level or working towards completion Assessing and mentoring qualification or willingness to undertake Completion of Steps 1-3 competencies Evidence of master's level academic study or willingness to work towards masters (in relevant health related study) Significant recent operational experience in speciality of Intensive Care Desirable Critical care transfer training course Teaching qualification ALS provider or willingness to undertake Knowlege, skills and abilities Essential Significant recent operational experience in speciality of Intensive Care Work within Trust and Service guidance and standard operating procedures, as well as nationally agreed guidelines / standards Understand and evidence the use of audit in clinical practice Ability to work with advanced technologies Flexibility in working practices (unsocial hours) Self-motivated and able to motivate others Excellent critical care clinical skills Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries Ability to work in a highly demanding specialist environment and use of reflective practice Desirable Evidence of delivery teaching programmes to staff groups Evidence of presentation at local and regional level Recent relevant experience with intra-hospital and inter-hospital transfer Understanding of professional and current issues in critical care transfer Experience Essential Previous experience of change management and problem solving Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice / speciality Competent in the use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Previous experience of research and audit Good knowledge of ARCEMS or willingness to learn ARCEMS, Retrieves electronic patient record system Competent to utilise medical databases and search engines to access current evidence and literature Desirable Evidence of presentations at local and regional level

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Retrieve Severn Base

Aztec West, Bradley Stoke

Bristol

BS32 4QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Retrieve Severn Base

Aztec West, Bradley Stoke

Bristol

BS32 4QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a dedicated children's nurse committed to delivering top-quality care but seeking flexibility to align with your circumstances?

If you replied yes, then UHBW Bank may be the option for you.

Enjoy the following benefits:

• Diverse Experience: Work across all disciplines, gaining exposure to a wide range of specialties.
• Flexibility: Choose shifts that suit your schedule, eliminating the need to commit to rigid working hours.
• Convenience: Experience the utmost convenience in your work schedule.
• Regular Work: Explore long and short-term placements for added flexibility, all while enjoying the team spirit and friendly atmosphere of a permanent role.
• Pay Incentives
• Training Opportunities
• Holiday Pay
• Competitive pay rates

In this role, you will work across diverse disciplines, providing an excellent opportunity to expand your experience.

Collaborative Bank

We are excited to announce that we are part of a collaborative bank with NBT. This means that if you currently work at either UHBW or NBT on the bank, you don't need to apply for another bank role with the opposite trust. If you are part of either bank, please contact the bank office to be added to the collaborative bank.

Main duties of the job

Requirements Qualifications/Training

• o RSCN/ RN child branch (NMC registered) or equivalent

• Broad knowledge and at least 6 months experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment

Important Application Information:

Please state the post you are applying for in the supporting information and provide a detailed description of your relevant experience and training.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 people, providing healthcare to Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset from our award-winning Southmead hospital. We are a regional Major Trauma Centre and a globally recognized centre of excellence in many specialties. Our vision is to empower our teams to deliver exceptional, personalized healthcare. We treat every patient with respect and dignity, aiming for excellent outcomes and a first-class experience.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the country's largest acute Trusts, with over 13,000 staff delivering 100+ clinical services across 10 sites, serving 500,000+ people in South West England. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, UHBW is proud to provide excellent care to Bristol, Weston, and beyond. As a multi-award-winning, digitally advanced Trust, our cutting-edge research and innovation make a positive local and global impact. With hospitals in both city and coastal locations, staff enjoy the best of urban life and nearby countryside or seaside.

Both organisations value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team representing various backgrounds and perspectives and safeguarding vulnerable groups. Anonymous application data helps us uphold these commitments. Applicants from all underrepresented groups are welcome.

Job summary

Are you an experienced registered nurse looking for a role with full flexibility and top-quality care opportunities? Join North Bristol Trust & University Hospitals Bristol & Weston's Collaborative Bank -- and enjoy a rewarding, flexible nursing career tailored to your needs!

Why join us?

• Valued Team Membership: As a bank nurse with us, you'll be a respected member of our team, with access to exceptional benefits including the NHS Pension scheme, paid mandatory and statutory training, and full induction support.
• Flexible Working Patterns: Choose shifts that fit your lifestyle, including earlies, lates, long days, and nights, with competitive pay rates and holiday pay. Enjoy the freedom to work without rigid hours.
• Diverse Experience: Work across multiple disciplines and specialties, broadening your clinical skills and experience in a supportive environment.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Opportunity to work in award-winning settings like the Brunel building.
• Additional Perks: Receive free uniforms, training opportunities, and pay incentives.
• Convenience and Regular Work: Benefit from long and short-term placements that offer flexibility, along with the team spirit and friendly atmosphere of a permanent role.

If you're a dedicated adult nurse committed to delivering outstanding care but want flexibility to align with your circumstances, our collaborative bank offers the perfect solution. Apply now and take the next step in your nursing career!

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Registered Nurse, your responsibilities will include :

• Supporting all clinical areas of the Trusts as and when required.
• Taking personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and ensuring duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code.
• Being responsible for assessment, planning, Implementation and Evaluation of patient care.
• Taking responsibility for the supervision and guidance of otherstaff including health care support workers and students as required.

Applicants must:

• Hold RN (adult) registration with current NMC license to practice
• Minimum of 12 months post qualification experience. (15 months for NQN's - 3 months preceptorship, then 12 months acute experience)
• Have recent acute hospital experience within the last 18-24 months
• Have a drive to work hard, enthusiasm and the ability to commit to a 4-day induction programme if successful
• Have right to work in UK (with relevant Adaptation/ONP if applicable)
• Have the ability to commence work within 3 months of offer

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 people, providing healthcare to Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset from our award-winning Southmead hospital. We are a regional Major Trauma Centre and a globally recognized centre of excellence in many specialties. Our vision is to empower our teams to deliver exceptional, personalized healthcare. We treat every patient with respect and dignity, aiming for excellent outcomes and a first-class experience.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the country's largest acute Trusts, with over 13,000 staff delivering 100+ clinical services across 10 sites, serving 500,000+ people in South West England. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, UHBW is proud to provide excellent care to Bristol, Weston, and beyond. As a multi-award-winning, digitally advanced Trust, our cutting-edge research and innovation make a positive local and global impact. With hospitals in both city and coastal locations, staff enjoy the best of urban life and nearby countryside or seaside.

Both organisations value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team representing various backgrounds and perspectives and safeguarding vulnerable groups. Anonymous application data helps us uphold these commitments. Applicants from all underrepresented groups are welcome.

Job summary

An exiting opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Nurse or Midwife to work in the Pregnancy Advisory Service (PAS) at the Central Health Clinic and WISH clinic.

PAS is a Nurse delivered, Consultant covered, service based at the Central Health Clinic and WISH. The role involves patient consultations, ultrasound scanning, informal counselling, sexual health screening, giving contraception advice and consenting for abortions.

May include some evenings & travel to Weston General Hospital.

Observation shift recommended prior to application/interview - please contact to arrange.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a full range of nursing skills within the Pregnancy Advisory Service. This may include evenings.
• Provide a confidential and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services including use of Fraser Guidelines.
• Administer and / or issue prescribed medication as appropriate following NMC professional guidelines, working from PGDs or Non-Medical Prescribing as appropriate.
• Use professional judgement to seek advice or refer to medical colleagues.
• Be aware of and adhere to NMC, Trust and Directorate policies and procedures.
• Adhere to departmental protocols, procedures and guidelines for clinical care in order to ensure that a high standard of care is delivered to all service users.
• Perform testing, obtain swabs and specimens as appropriate and provide advice and information to patients regarding cervical cytology.
• Provide health promotion relevant to patient needs.
• Promote sexual health and in particular advise about the transmission of sexually transmitted infections and ways of reducing those risks.
• Undertake pregnancy tests and refer to and liaise with other professionals as appropriate, providing pre pregnancy advice and information as required.
• Perform ultrasound scanning to confirm pregnancy and gestation (following in-house training).
• Participate in and run nurse led clinics, and be able to use professional judgement to seek advice or refer to medical colleagues or other agencies.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand 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 theSouth Westhas 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.