Bank Registered Children's Nurse

NHS; Weston-super-Mare, Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent NHS foundation trust is seeking dedicated Bank Registered Children's Nurses in Weston-super-Mare. The role offers flexibility in picking shifts, diverse experiences across disciplines, and competitive pay rates. Candidates must have RGN qualifications, current NMC registration, and at least 6 months of clinical nursing experience. This position provides support in a collaborative environment while delivering top-quality care to children. Join a trusted organization committed to personal and professional development.

Benefits

Diverse experience

Flexibility

Competitive pay rates

Training opportunities

Pay incentives

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge and at least 6 months experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment.
• Competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Work across diverse disciplines, providing care to children.
• Provide detailed description of relevant experience and training.

Skills

Clinical decision making ability

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Computer skills

Competence in calculations for safe administration of medicines/fluids

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Self motivated

Team player

Education

RGN. 1st Level or relevant children's qualification

Current NMC Registration

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Bank Registered Childrens Nurse

The closing date is 04 February 2026

Are you a dedicated children's nurse committed to delivering top-quality care but seeking flexibility to align with your circumstances?

If you replied yes, then UHBW Bank may be the option for you.

Enjoy the following benefits:

• Diverse Experience: Work across all disciplines, gaining exposure to a wide range of specialties.
• Flexibility: Choose shifts that suit your schedule, eliminating the need to commit to rigid working hours.
• Convenience: Experience the utmost convenience in your work schedule.
• Regular Work: Explore long and short-term placements for added flexibility, all while enjoying the team spirit and friendly atmosphere of a permanent role.
• Pay Incentives
• Holiday Pay
• Competitive pay rates
• Training Opportunities

In this role, you will work across diverse disciplines, providing an excellent opportunity to expand your experience.

We are excited to announce that we are part of a collaborative bank with NBT. This means that if you currently work at either UHBW or NBT on the bank, you don't need to apply for another bank role with the opposite trust. If you are part of either bank, please contact the bank office to be added to the collaborative bank.

Main duties of the job

Requirements / Qualifications

• RSCN/ RN child branch (NMC registered) or equivalent

Experience

• Broad knowledge and at least 6 months experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment

Important Application Information

Please state the post you are applying for in the supporting information and provide a detailed description of your relevant experience and training.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 people, providing healthcare to Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset from our award-winning Southmead hospital. We are a regional Major Trauma Centre and a globally recognized centre of excellence in many specialties. Our vision is to empower our teams to deliver exceptional, personalized healthcare. We treat every patient with respect and dignity, aiming for excellent outcomes and a first-class experience.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the country's largest acute Trusts, with over 13,000 staff delivering 100+ clinical services across 10 sites, serving 500,000+ people in South West England. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, UHBW is proud to provide excellent care to Bristol, Weston, and beyond. As a multi-award-winning, digitally advanced Trust, our cutting-edge research and innovation make a positive local and global impact. With hospitals in both city and coastal locations, staff enjoy the best of urban life and nearby countryside or seaside.

Both organisations value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team representing various backgrounds and perspectives and safeguarding vulnerable groups. Anonymous application data helps us uphold these commitments. Applicants from all underrepresented groups are welcome.

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

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• RGN.1st Level or relevant children's qualification
• Current NMC Registration

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Broad knowledge and at least 6 months experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT
• Computer skills
• Competence in calculations for safe administration of medicines/fluids
• Clinical decision making ability
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Self motivated
• A team player
• Recognition of own limits

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Trustwide - Bristol & Weston

Upper Maudlin St.

Bristol and Weston

BS2 8HW

Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/