Band 6 Deputy Sister/ Senior Staff Nurse Ophthalmology

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bristol is seeking a dedicated professional to coordinate junior staff and ensure patients are adequately prepared for surgery. This role involves monitoring assessments of patients' preoperative care needs, supporting the nursing team, and promoting best clinical practices. Strong communication and leadership skills are required. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate across various healthcare specialties.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to support nursing teams and promote best practices.
• Experience in recruitment and staff development.
• Ability to identify clinical risks and seek appropriate advice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate junior staff to ensure patients are fit for surgery.
• Monitor patient assessments and preoperative care needs.
• Deputize for the Band 7 Charge Nurse during their absence.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Clinical risk assessment

Job description

Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

You will be responsible to coordinate junior staff (Band 5 Registered Nurses, AHP or HCSWs) to ensure our patients are fit for surgery. The role is crucial in preventing and minimising procedure related complications and helping to avoid same day cancellations of surgery.

Day to day, you will monitor Registered Nurses conduct patient’s assessment and medical history addressing their preoperative care needs (physically and emotional) are met.

You will work with a wide variety of healthcare professionals across our different specialities making this the optimum opportunity to network and connect across the Bristol Eye Hospital or external agencies such as (GP surgeries, etc).

To be proactive in supporting the nursing team and acting as a positive role model always promoting best clinical and professional practice.

Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills. Be actively involved in recruitment and staff development reviews.

Ensure patient management care provided is according to agreed policies and protocols, taking appropriate action, seeking advice from other members of the multi-disciplinary team as necessary. This will include identification of risk (clinical, health, safety and security).

• To be proactive in supporting the nursing team and acting as a positive role model always promoting best clinical and professional practice.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills. Be actively involved in recruitment and staff development reviews (including appraisals, sickness management, 1:1 regular meetings).
• Ensure patient management care provided is according to agreed policies and protocols, taking appropriate action, seeking advice from other members of the multi-disciplinary team as necessary. This will include identification of risk (clinical, health, safety and security).
• Deputise on behalf of the Band 7 Charge Nurse absence (including attending to meetings or taking active part in all projects including the Preoperative Optimisation Group monthly meeting).

We are an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce.

Main responsibilities are detailed in the job description and objectives will be set up depending on experience.

This advert closes on Wednesday, 26 November 2025.