Registered Nurse | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	bristol, BS2 8HW
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

Are you interested in Head and Neck, and Thoracic, surgery?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join the team on Ward A700, at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, for 12 months.

A700 is a 26 bedded in-patient ward specialising in Head and Neck and Thoracic surgery, both elective and emergency. You will be part of a team that is committed to providing high quality, safe and compassionate care. You will be supported to develop specialist clinical skills including airway management, intercostal catheter management and complex analgesic techniques.

Your duties will include;

Working cohesively with all members of the ward, and multidisciplinary, team.

Taking charge of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients, prioritising workload as clinical needs change.

Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care from admission to timely transfer or discharge.

Delegating tasks to a range of team members.

Maintaining accurate and timely nursing documentation in line with the Trust standard.

Promoting and maintaining a safe environment.

Acting as a professional role model, setting standard of practice and promoting clinical effectiveness.

Participating in audit, and the education of others including students and unregistered members of the nursing team.

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.

Communication and Relationship skills:

· Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in providing compassionate care for patients, visitors/relatives and colleagues.

· Contribute towards sharing good practice within the ward/department and Trust wide.

· Promote a positive image of University Hospital Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust at all times.

· Work cohesively with all members of the ward team and promote effective liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times.

· Communicate effectively within the team, participate in motivating and supporting team members and maintain confidentiality with patients and carers. Give written and verbal advice/teaching to patients and carers.

Patient Care:

· In partnership with other professionals and disciplines, develop measurable patient care plans/goals. The process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to timely transfer or discharge.

· Take charge of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients on the ward /department prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 period.

· Work towards regularly taking charge of the ward/department on occasion prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 period

· Delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members in relation to patient care (for example when taking charge or as link nurse)

· Ensure nursing documentation is maintained, accurate and timely in line with the Trust standard

· To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others.

· Promote and maintain a safe environment for patient:

· Administer medicines in accordance with Trust policy.

· Promote a clean environment and the prevention of hospital acquired infection

· Respond positively and act promptly to resolve problems/issues for patients/carers, utilising complaints procedures and PALs where appropriate.

· Identify record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with Bristol NHS Foundation Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required.

· Assist with the smooth running of the clinical area by carrying out other duties such as unpacking stores, tidying and cleaning up equipment.

Leadership and Management:

· Act as professional role model/team leader setting standards of practice promoting clinical effectiveness and opportunities for teaching others as part of a 24hour service

· Act as a role model including mentor for learners and junior staff.

· Take day to day responsibility for the clinical area or sub team in a Ward or Department setting or for the total patient care or care of a group of patients in a critical care setting as required and prioritise effectively

· Develop clinical reasoning skills, ensuring that when a patient’s condition is deteriorating this is communicated to other members of the healthcare team and acted upon in a timely manner.

· Participate in the collection of audit and research data as required.

· Support the ward sister / charge nurse with effective use of resources e.g. staffing, supplies, stores.

· Work with senior nurses to develop management skills.

· Actively manage own annual leave in line with Trust and local Policy and Procedure.

Professional Development and Education Responsibilities

· Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills by participating in the Trust’s appraisal and review processes.

· Undertake training to extend current skills and to expand the scope of professional practice for the clinical care and patient care.

· Participate in staff education and development, including utilising appropriate learning opportunities and to act as a mentor and resource for student nurses, adaptation and unqualified members of the nursing team.

· Participate with link roles as appropriate, e.g. Tissue Viability, Mental Health, Infection Control.

· During the first year post registration, act as an associate mentor for student nurses and other learners in the clinical environment, progressing to acting as a mentor / assessor one year post registration

· Act as a preceptor to newly registered nurses after one year, post registration

· Demonstrate through a holistic approach to nursing care and day to day clinical issues an understanding of evidence based practice

Research Responsibilities

· Demonstrate an understanding of the interplay between research and practice to ensure patient care is supported by best evidence and continues to improve.

· Demonstrate the ability to access up-to-date evidence to inform care practices

· Support the collection of mandatory national clinical audit data · Be informed regarding the relevant research studies being undertaken within clinical specialty and any specific responsibilities relating to ward/unit nurses.

· Facilitate patient and staff involvement in research studies as part of promoting excellent care through research

This advert closes on Friday 16 Oct 2026

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