Staff Nurse

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Staff Nurse for a dynamic Acute Assessment Unit. This role offers the chance to work within a supportive team, providing high-quality care to patients in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to professional development and flexible working arrangements, this position is ideal for those looking to enhance their nursing career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and innovation, and be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with clinical expertise in acute care settings.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Maintain confidentiality and effective communication with patients and families.
• Promote a safe environment and administer medicines per Trust policy.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Medication Administration

Clinical Decision Making

Teaching Skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

This post is only open to internal applicants.

Staff Nurse

Band 5

Main area D701 Acute Assessment Unit and Rapid Access Grade Band 5 Contract Secondment: 12 months (Until May 2026) Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

21 hours per week (No nights, 07:00 -19:30 or 8:00 - 18:00) Job ref 387-SPS6242-GB

Site Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre Town Bristol Salary £29,970 - £36,483 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/05/2025 08:00 Interview date 21/05/2025

As an organisation we 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.

D701: Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and Rapid Access Unit at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre:

Our Same Day Emergency Care and Rapid Access Unit is a newly designed, dynamic service and we are looking to recruit a Staff Nurse for a 12 month secondment to join our friendly and supportive team. We have combined two streams for both haematology and oncology patients in one department. We are a dedicated team of compassionate, skilled professionals looking for a new member of our senior nursing team. You will bring clinical expertise and a real understanding of what good quality care looks like. You will be crucial to maintaining the high standards of care which we are proud of and inspire the nursing team to deliver the best care to our patients. There has never been a more exciting time to come and work on D701 with lots of exciting opportunities.

Our Trust has twice been rated Outstanding by the CQC, a testament to the commitment and hard work of our staff. The Centre has an excellent reputation nationally and internationally for research and innovation, and we are the regional specialist centre in the South west for Oncology and Haematology as well as palliative care.

The Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) is covered 24/7 for our patients' however as a team we cover this service between 07.00am and 19.30pm 7 days a week. The Rapid Access service is currently covered between 08.00am - 18.00pm Monday – Friday.

Main duties of the job

-Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care

-Communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality with patient carers and the multi-disciplinary team.

-Take responsibility for own professional development and clinical update

-Provide accurate timely contemporary records of care and treatment in line with UBHT record keeping policy and NMC

-Work within Trust Nursing policies and procedures and professional boundaries undertake all appropriate aspects of Nursing Care required including specific relevant clinical skills gained following appropriate training instruction

-Promote and maintain a safe environment for patients: Administer medicines in accordance with Trust policy. Promote a clean environment and the prevention of hospital acquired infections.

-Respond positively and act promptly to resolve problems/issues for patients/carers, utilising complaints procedures and PALs where appropriate.

-Assist with the smooth running of the clinical area by carrying out other duties such as stocking up, tidying and cleaning up equipment.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. 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 the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the 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 application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Public Sector Language Competency

• Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard

Skills/ Abilities

• Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT
• Competence in calculations for safe administration of medicines/fluids
• Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
• Clinical decision making ability
• Teaching/supervisory skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Act in a professional manner
• Self-motivated
• A team player
• Recognition of own limits

Knowledge/Experience

• Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment
• Interest in the clinical area
• Experience of teaching
• Experience of taking charge

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the 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 application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

· If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.

· The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

· By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

· Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.

IMPORTANT:

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name daisy perrery Job title Ward Sister Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01173421867 Additional information

If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact the Ward Sister Daisy Perrey on [e-mail] who will be happy to discuss further.