Adult Sister/Charge Nurse - GICU

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; Sur place; GBP 49 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Band 7 Nurse in the General Adult Intensive Care Unit (GICU) at Bristol Royal Infirmary. This is a 12-month secondment/post with potential flexible hours (37.5 per week).

The post sits within a newly expanded critical care footprint, offering opportunities to contribute to high-quality patient care and regional ECMO activity. The successful applicant will bring extensive ICU experience, strong governance background, and lead a team of Band 7

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of current intensive care practice.
• Strong background in clinical governance.
• Leadership of ICU nursing team preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead daily operation of the General Intensive Care/High Dependency Unit as a Band 7 Sister/Charge Nurse.

Description du poste

Main area Critical Care Grade Band 7 Contract 12 months (This is a Fixed Term/Secondment post) Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week Job ref 387-S1070-GB

Employer Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Ward A600 Critical Care Area, Bristol Royal Infirmary Town Bristol Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata for part time roles Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 13/11/2026

Adult Sister/Charge Nurse - GICU

Band 7

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

General Adult Intensive Care have an exciting opportunity within our Critical Care Service for a Band 7 Nurse., this is a 12 month seconded post and we are seeking a highly motivated individual for this post.

With a brand-new build, and expansion of the critical care footprint, there is no better time to join Bristol NHs Foundation Trust. We are commissioned for the Bristol ECMO service, covering the South-West region as well as having an established Outreach and Research team.

Thesuccessful applicant must have extensive experience of current intensive care practice, in conjunction with a strong background of clinical governance.

You will join our team of Band 7 Sister/Charge nurses who co-ordinate daily operation of the General Intensive Care/High dependency unit. We provide high-quality care for a diverse group of patients of multiple specialisms, from across the region. We are a tertiary referral centre for many specialities such as; Thoracic's, ENT, GI surgery, oncology, cardiac and ECMO. This incorporates emergencies, planned elective care and long-term rehabilitation for critically unwell patients.

Main duties of the job

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