Registered Nurse | North Bristol NHS Trust

North Bristol NHS; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for their Weston Dialysis Unit. The role involves providing high standards of patient care, managing haemodialysis procedures, and coordinating care with the multidisciplinary team. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills and a nursing qualification. The position is based in Weston-super-Mare and requires a commitment to patient dignity and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a commitment to high standards of nursing care.
• Ability to monitor patient care and coordinate a team.
• Evidence-based nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care without supervision.
• Deliver health promotion education and support.
• Act as named nurse for a group of patients.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Weston Dialysis Unit for a Registered Nurse, to join us on a full time basis!

Why Join Us

• Friendly, professional unit with a strong team ethic delivering a high standard of nursing care to our patients.
• You will have the responsibility to care for a group of patients each shift and partake in all aspects of haemodialysis patient care and oversee their blood results.
• Strong sense of teamwork and excellent communication skills are essential; support will be given to achieve haemodialysis competencies if not already completed.

Location & Schedule

The unit has 15 haemodialysis stations and is open 6 days a week, Monday –Saturday, 06:30-19:00hrs per day. This role is based at Weston General Hospital; please ensure you can commute prior to applying.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and provide evidence‑based nursing care.
• Carry out planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision, in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
• Deliver health promotion education, support and advice as necessary, and refer to appropriate professionals or agencies.
• Delegate and supervise work to other qualified staff, healthcare support workers and students in absence of senior staff.
• Coordinate a shift regularly to develop leadership and management skills with support of senior colleagues.
• Act as named nurse for a group of patients, monitoring renal treatment and care interventions from the multidisciplinary team.
• Treat all patients with courtesy, respecting individual needs, and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues.

Additional Information

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. The Trust is committed to treating each patient with respect and dignity, and aims to deliver excellent clinical outcomes. The Trust welcomes applicants from all underrepresented groups.

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Dec 2025.