Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse

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North East England
Temporary
Registered Nurse/RN
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year

Posted 12 day(s) ago

Reference: 2354301


Job summary

The Registered Nurse will provide high-quality, safe and compassionate care to patients on a busy 22 bedded Trauma and Orthopaedic ward.

The ward looks after emergency and elective patients. Patients who are pre and post operative, or under conservative management.

The Registered Nurse will be working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, ensuring it is delivered in line with Trust policies, professional standards and best practice.

The role involves supporting and supervising Healthcare Support Workers and students, maintaining accurate clinical records, and contributing to a positive and effective ward environment.

The post holder will also participate in quality improvement, audit and service development activities to enhance patient outcomes and experience.

You will have access to ongoing training, education and career progression pathways and a comprehensive preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses. Our strong focus on staff wellbeing and support is echoed in our clinical services serving the heart of the community with a strong sense of purpose.

Join our diverse workforce shaping new services and ways of working in the pursuit of innovation and service improvement.

Main duties of the job

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

  • Deliver high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to patients
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in line with best practice
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Act as a patient advocate, ensuring dignity, respect, and person-centred care
  • Support and supervise Healthcare Support Workers and student nurses
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Participate in quality improvement, audit, and service development initiatives
  • Contribute to maintaining a positive learning and working environment

You will be:

  • A Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration
  • Compassionate, motivated, and committed to delivering high standards of care
  • A strong team player with excellent communication skills
  • Able to prioritise workload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Committed to your own professional development
About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand 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 theSouth Westhas 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 retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe 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 applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Details
Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata for part time roles

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-S6941-ALX

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary - A604

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
  • Willingness to develop within role
  • Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings - this could be as a student
Skills and Abilities
Essential
  • Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to solve problems and use initiative
  • Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development
  • Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft packages)
  • Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Able to manage difficult situations
  • Recognition of own limits
  • Flexible working practices for 24 hour service
Desirable
  • Awareness of audit & research
Qualifications and Training
Essential
  • Current NMC Registration or in process of getting NMC registration
Aptitudes
Essential
  • Supportive, Respectful, Innovative, Collaborative
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
  • Willingness to develop within role
  • Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings - this could be as a student
Skills and Abilities
Essential
  • Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to solve problems and use initiative
  • Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development
  • Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft packages)
  • Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Able to manage difficult situations
  • Recognition of own limits
  • Flexible working practices for 24 hour service
Desirable
  • Awareness of audit & research
Qualifications and Training
Essential
  • Current NMC Registration or in process of getting NMC registration
Aptitudes
Essential
  • Supportive, Respectful, Innovative, Collaborative
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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary - A604

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details
Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary - A604

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)