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Job summary

Main area
Nursing - Trauma and Orthopaedics
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 30 hours per week (This role includes T&O Trauma Co-ordinator element which includes a rotation with other Band 6.)
Job ref
387-S2162-ALX
Employer
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Town
Bristol
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/09/2026 23:59

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Senior Staff Nurse - A604

Band 6

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.

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Job overview

The senior staff nurse will work clinically on the 22 bedded  trauma and Orthopaedic Ward. The post will also involve  the Trauma Coordinator role which is rotated amongst all of the Band 6 staff on the T/O unit.  The successful candidate will  cover the Band 7  role during  periods of Annual Leave. The role involves providing clinical leadership and expertise in managing this complex group of patients , It involves working very closely with the Orthogeriatric , Orthopaedic and wider MDT.  There is a strong teaching element to the role . The Band 6 is expected to have expert knowledge about T&O and elderly  patients.

Main duties of the job

  • Act as the clinical expert providing specialist knowledge and advice to Nurses,  Therapist and junior medical staff working within the ward..
  • Communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team, participate in motivating and supporting team members and maintain confidentiality with patients and staff. Give written and verbal advice/teaching to patients and carers.
  • Manage patient care according to agreed policies and protocols, taking appropriate action, seeking advice from other members of the multi-disciplinary team as necessary. This will include identification of risk (clinical, health, safety and security).
  • Closely monitor patients’ status, ensuring all relevant observations/patient assessment criteria are accurately recorded and interpreted to ensure appropriate and timely corrective action is taken in accordance with current protocols, e.g. sepsis.
  • Undertake when fully trained and competent to undertake advanced nursing practices relevant to the clinical area.
  • Ensure that nursing procedures are performed in accordance with  Bristol NHS Foundation Trust policies and local standard operating procedures

Working for our organisation

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 our Patients
  •  More opportunities for our People
  •  Fairer more consistent care for our Population
  •  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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

 

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • RGN 1st level
  • Current NMC Registration
  • 1 st Degree in nursing or health related subject, willing to undertake/ working towards
  • Relevant accredited post registration qualification at Level 3
  • Qualification in Teaching and Assessing
Desirable criteria
  • Willingness to work towards Masters level academic study

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Appropriate post-registration experience in nursing, specialty
  • Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
  • Proven commitment and experience, evidence in teaching
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of undertaking Research or Audit projects
  • Experience as a Preceptor /Mentor
  • Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Organisation and management skills
  • Teaching
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
  • Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality
  • Ability to lead a team
  • Ability to work alone or as part of a team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to manage difficult situations
  • Able to influence other team members
  • Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor
  • Innovative and participates with practice and policy change
  • Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
  • Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
  • Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sibi Ashish Mewara
Job title
Ward Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01173421348
Additional information

T&O Matron: Gerry Baber

[email protected]

0117 342 3580

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