Registered Nurse
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol, BS10 5NB
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 September 2026
7 days left
Job description
We care for patients with acute surgical conditions, who are admitted either to the Surgical Admissions Unit or the Same Day Emergency Clinic. We admi...
o Registered nurse with current NMC licence to practice and experience within an acute hospital setting.
o Evidence of continued professional development i.e. a professional portfolio and participation in appraisal and development review.
o To have achieved a recognised teaching & assessing qualification.
o Completion of training for additional clinical skills required in the ward/department
o Green card training for the use of pumps or machinery relevant to the ward or department.
o Evidence of attendance at mandatory training appropriate to the role.
o Competence in the use of computers and electronic communication systems or expectation to develop existing skills further as the needs of the service dictate.
o Evidence of an ability to critically appraise and utilise research to maintain and improve patient care.
o Sound knowledge of health promotion issues to ensure junior staff, patients and carers are provided with education, support and advice as required.
o Evidence of experience and knowledge of the importance of resource management including protocols for staff utilisation, equipment, and products for clinical care.
o Organise and participate in the delivery of high standard, evidence-based nursing care.
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.
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
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. IHS, Acis, Email use.
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First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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