Supervisory Ward Sister

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cossham Dialysis unit within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Part Time Ward Nurse (Band 7) to join a forward‑thinking team. The 23‑hour post offers flexibility and a pro rata salary between £49,387 and £56,515, reflecting your experience and commitment to high standards of patient care.

You will lead nursing practice on the ward, develop care programmes, supervise staff, and ensure safe, evidence‑based care for dialysis patients in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Adult Nursing; current NMC registration required.
• Experience in nursing leadership and staff development desirable.
• Willingness to work flexibly in line with service needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the nursing team on the ward.
• Plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans for dialysis patients.
• Ensure safe custody and administration of medicines and nursing supplies.

Skills

NMC registration

Leadership

Clinical governance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Adult Nursing

Job description

Main area Nursing Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 23 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job ref 339-ASCR9989-DJF

Site Cossham Dialysis unit Town Bristol Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/09/2026 23:59

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 creates 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

An exciting opportunity has now arisen to be part of an excellent team in the Cossham Dialysis unit at Bristol hospital group. We are a forward-thinking department with an emphasis on staff development and training- we believe strongly that supporting our staff to grow and develop creates a great place to work and enables us to provide excellent care with compassion. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual who can bring his/her clinical expertise to the team,

Cossham Dialysis unit values the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to our department, creating a diverse and knowledgeable team who feel motivated and able to influence the future direction of our service.

Main duties of the job

• Take personal responsibility for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed
• Know and follow the advisory guidelines as laid down by the NMC
• Able to organize and co-ordinate services
• Assist in the implementation and evaluation of quality/initiatives/standards
• Plans work of ward, staff training, rosters, short term cover – adjusts to cover emergencies
• Promote and maintain a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment for all patients and a pleasant and receptive climate for the patients, their relatives and friends
• Check the readiness for use of special equipment and availability of nursing supplies
• Recommend and practice acceptable economies for the promotion of an effective and efficient nursing service
• Develops program of care.
• Undertakes a full nursing assessment, plan and evaluate nursing care for patients
• Ensure the safe custody of patients’ valuables and property
• Ensure the safe custody and administration of medicines
• Undertake additional nursing skills for administration of IV drugs, undertakes appraisals forward staff, and develops staff
• Manages sickness and absence
• Accountable for own professional actions not directly supervised
• Management of recruitment and retention
• Leads clinical audit
• Be aware of Trust’s Health and Safety guidelines and attend sessions as required e.g. Fire procedures, manual handling etc.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. 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 theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. 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

The post holder will be responsible for leading and monitoring the performance of the nursing team. Also responsible for the development of programs of care, assessing implementing and evaluating nursing care. He/she is designated to ensure the effective running of the ward and managing resources. The ward manager/ Supervisory ward sister has 24-hour responsibility for the ward/ unit and holds and manages the ward budget.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Adult Nursing ( Degree)
• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
• Recent study Degree/ MSc level or working towards
• Evidence of post Registration education and relevant to nursing practice
• Management or leadership course or equivalent proven Management
• Experience of supervising supporting and appraising registered and unregistered staff
• Evidence of effective leadership in a clinical environment
• significant post registration experience within hemodialysis and or similar
• Evidence of clinical governance and leadership
• A range acute experience in Nursing Care
• Recent Renal Experience in dialysis and acute care setting
• Willingness to study in leadership qualification
• Experience of implementing clinical policies, procedures and guidelines
• Experience of incident management, risk assessment and clinical governance processes.
• Knowledge of patient safety, risk management and quality assurance processes
• Ability to manage performance issues, sickness absence and staff wellbeing in line with Trust policies
• Experience of audit, quality improvement and service development projects
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands

• 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.
• BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

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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.