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Job summary

Main area
Renal Medicine
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday no weekend or evening working)
Job ref
339-ASCR0715-MJA-A
Employer
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Brunel Building
Town
Bristol
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata for part time roles
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/11/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust logo

Supportive Care Nurse

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

A registered general nurse with specialist knowledge of patients with End Stage Renal Failure. To facilitate and co-ordinate care of patients who are approaching End of Life from their renal disease.

To provide specialist knowledge of symptom control, advice and support to patients and families who choose a conservative pathway for their kidney disease. Able to work independently and manage a caseload of patients within the community to minimize hospital admissions.

Liaise with both primary and secondary care Palliative care teams to ensure cohesive management of patients at End of Life in hospital and home setting.

Supervise junior staff. Provide teaching and support to all members of nursing team. To develop care pathways to deliver high-quality end of life care, increased training in symptom control in ESKD.

Main duties of the job

A registered general nurse with specialist knowledge of patients with End Stage Renal Failure. To

facilitate and co-ordinate care of patients who are approaching End of Life from their renal disease.

To provide specialist knowledge of symptom control, advice and support to patients and families who choose a conservative pathway for their kidney disease. Able to work independently and manage a caseload of patients within the community to minimize hospital admissions.

Liaise with both primary and secondary care Palliative care teams to ensure cohesive management of patients at End of Life in hospital and home setting.

Supervise junior staff. Provide teaching and support to all members of nursing team. To develop care pathways to deliver high quality end of life care, increased training in symptom control in ESKD.

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

A registered general nurse with specialist knowledge of patients with End Stage Renal Failure. To

facilitate and co-ordinate care of patients who are approaching End of Life from their renal disease.

To provide specialist knowledge of symptom control, advice and support to patients and families who choose a conservative pathway for their kidney disease. Able to work independently and manage a caseload of patients within the community to minimize hospital admissions.

Liaise with both primary and secondary care Palliative care teams to ensure cohesive management of patients at End of Life in hospital and home setting.

Supervise junior staff. Provide teaching and support to all members of nursing team. To develop care pathways to deliver high-quality end of life care, increased training in symptom control in ESKD.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Bachelor of science in Adult Nursing (Degree)
  • Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
  • Evidence of post Registration education and relevant to nursing practice
  • significant post registration experience within Renal and or similar
  • Evidence of clinical governance and leadership
  • Recent Renal Experience in dialysis and acute care setting
Desirable criteria
  • Recent study Degree/ MSc level or working towards
  • A range acute experience in Nursing Care
  • Experience of implementing clinical policies, procedures and guidelines
  • Knowledge of patient safety, risk management and quality assurance processes
  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lisa Ford
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01174140764
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