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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent: this has already been advertised internally twice
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref
339-ASCR3911-DJF
Employer
North Bristol NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Weston Satellite Unit
Town
Weston
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata for part time roles
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/06/2026 23:59

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Supervisory Ward Sister

NHS AfC: Band 7

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North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) are working towards merging as one organisation from July 2026. 

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.

Should you join NBT as an employee prior to our organisations merging, your employment will be automatically transferred across to UHBW. Should your employment begin after our two Trusts merge, you will be employed directly by UHBW and therefore UHBW terms and conditions of service will apply 

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has now arisen to be part of an excellent team in the Weston Satellite Unit  (based in Weston) at North Bristol NHS Trust.  We are a forward-thinking department with an emphasis on staff development and training- we believe strongly that supporting our staff to grow and develop creates a great place to work and enables us to provide excellent care with compassion. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual who can bring his/her clinical expertise to the team,  

Weston Dialysis Unit values the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to our department, creating a diverse and knowledgeable team who feel motivated and able to influence the future direction of our service.

 

Main duties of the job

§  Take personal responsibility for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed   Know and follow the advisory guidelines as laid down by the NMC   Able to organize and co-ordinate services   Assist in the implementation and evaluation of quality/initiatives/standards   Plans work of ward, staff training, rosters, short term cover – adjusts to cover emergencies   Promote and maintain a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment for all patients and a pleasant and receptive climate for the patients, their relatives and friends    Check the readiness for use of special equipment and availability of nursing supplies   Recommend and practice acceptable economies for the promotion of an effective and efficient nursing service   Develops program of care.  Undertakes a full nursing assessment, plan and evaluate nursing care for patients   Ensure the safe custody of patients’ valuables and property    Ensure the safe custody and administration of medicines   Undertake additional nursing skills for administration of IV drugs, undertakes appraisals forward staff, and develops staff   Manages sickness and absence Accountable for own professional actions not directly supervised Management of recruitment and retention    Leads clinical audit  Be aware of Trust’s Health and Safety guidelines and attend sessions as required e.g. Fire procedures, manual handling etc. 

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead.  We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognized Centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. 

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for leading and monitoring the performance of the nursing team.  Also responsible for the development of programs of care, assessing implementing and evaluating nursing care.  He/she is designated to ensure the effective running of the ward and managing resources.  The ward manager/ Supervisory ward sister has 24-hour responsibility for the ward/ unit and holds and manages the ward budget.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Bachelor of Science in Adult Nursing ( Degree)
  • Current NMC registration
  • Recent study Degree/ MSc level or working towards
  • Teaching and assessing (Degree or similar) ENB98
  • Management or leadership course or equivalent expereince
Desirable criteria
  • A range of experience in adult Nursing Care
  • Haemodialysis experience desirable but not essential
  • Previous experience at senior nurse band 6 level for 18 months
  • Experience in Coaching or mentoring

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

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

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Recruitment Operations
North Bristol NHS Trust
Bristol
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