Registered Nurse | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT)


Company:	North Bristol NHS
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043 pa, pro rota
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS10 5NB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

Ward 26B is an elective surgical ward caring for patients undergoing planned surgical procedures booked through the Trust's waiting list coordinators. The ward admits and cares for patients from a range of surgical specialties.

In addition, during periods of reduced elective activity, the ward supports patient flow by receiving and caring for non-elective surgical patients from Ward 32B.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of high-quality patient care for patients admitted directly from theatre recovery (Mediroom) and Intensive Care Units (ICU).

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a broad range of advanced surgical nursing skills, including:

• Stoma care and bowel management

• Complex wound care

• Nasogastric tube insertion and management

• PICC line care and management

• Administration and monitoring of syringe drivers

• Management of Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA)

• Management of epidural analgesia

The post holder will provide day-to-day supervision, support, and guidance to Health Care Support Workers, student nurses, and other junior members of the nursing team, contributing to a positive learning environment and promoting high standards of clinical practice.The role requires flexibility to work a full range of shifts, including:

• Long days: 07:00 to 19:30

• Nights: 19:00 to 07:30

• Weekends and bank holidays as required

• No fixed shift or pattern available .

• Registered nurse with current NMC licence to practice and experience within an acute hospital setting.

• Evidence of continued professional development i.e. a professional portfolio and participation in appraisal and development review.

• To have achieved a recognised teaching & assessing qualification.

• Completion of training for additional clinical skills required in the ward/department

• Green card training for the use of pumps or machinery relevant to the ward or department.

• Evidence of attendance at mandatory training appropriate to the role.

• Competence in the use of computers and electronic communication systems or expectation to develop existing skills further as the needs of the service dictate.

• Evidence of an ability to critically appraise and utilise research to maintain and improve patient care.

• Sound knowledge of health promotion issues to ensure junior staff, patients and carers are provided with education, support and advice as required.

• Evidence of experience and knowledge of the importance of resource management including protocols for staff utilisation, equipment, and products for clinical care.

• Organise and participate in the delivery of high standard, evidence-based nursing care.

This is a limited list but refer to the job description .

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 ourPeople

• Fairer more consistent care for our Population

• Best Value forPublic 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