Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment considered for Internal.)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 387-S6941-ALX
- Employer
- Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bristol Royal Infirmary - A604
- Town
- Bristol
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata for part time roles
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Registered Nurse
Band 5
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 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
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 £2.3 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Willingness to develop within role
- Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings – this could be as a student
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to solve problems and use initiative
- Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development
- Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft packages)
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Recognition of own limits
- Flexible working practices for 24 hour service
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of audit & research
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Current NMC Registration or in process of getting NMC registration
Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Supportive, Respectful, Innovative, Collaborative
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sibi Mewara
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01173421346
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