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Position: Registered Nurse
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pa, pro rota
Location: Bristol
Employer: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Closing Date: September 22nd, 2026
Job 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 .
Main duties of the job
- 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 .
About us
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 ourPatients
- More opportunities for our People
- Fairer more consistent care for ourPopulation
- Best Value for Public 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
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, with current live NMC registration / Student awaiting pin
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration (secured a position on this type of course)
Work Experience
Essential
- Completion of training for extended roles required by the ward / department. i.e. IV drug administration, Cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, male catheterisation, PCA and Epidural training
- At least 12 months recent experience as a Registered Nurse in either an acute hospital setting, surgical setting, admission/ emergency setting OR a qualifying student who has completed a placement within surgery or an admissions unit
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e. HIS, Acis, Email use.
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.