Nursing
Nursing Introduction - Careers
At North Bristol NHS Trust, we will support you to be the best nurse that you can be.
From day one, you will benefit from strong nursing leadership, experienced role models and a structured support network to maximise your wellbeing and professional development.
What specialties could I work in as a Nurse?
What specialties could I work in as a Nurse?
×Our clinical teams provided exceptional healthcare over a wide range of specialties in our five clinical divisions:
- Medicine Division – specialties include Cardiology, Respiratory, Acute Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology, Haematology, Complex Care, Elgar Enablement Unit, Complex Assessment Unit.
- Anaesthesia, Surgery, Critical Care and Renal Division – specialties include Intensive Care, Renal and Haemodialysis, Surgical Admission – Surgical Assessment Unit, Vascular, Burns and Plastics, General Surgery, Theatres and Medirooms.
- Neurosciences and Musculoskeletal Division – Stroke, Neurosurgery, Spines, Pain, Elective Orthopaedics, Trauma, Neurology, Rheumatology, Neuropsychiatry, Neurophysiology, Bristol Centre for Enablement, Neuropathology, Bristol Speech and Language Therapy.
- Women and Children’s Health Division – Neonatal Intensive Care and Gynaecology.
- Core Clinical Services Division – Outpatients and Interventional Radiology.
We support our nurses to gain experience in all areas and can build a bespoke rotation to support the career pathway of your choice.
Nursing opportunities
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Registered Nurse
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Registered Nurse
×At North Bristol NHS Trust, we are proud to support our nurses in their careers with us, with opportunities available across the four pillars of nursing practice (Clinical Practice, Leadership, Education and Research).
We are a centre of excellence in acute and trauma services and host a wide range of specialist services including:
- Major trauma
- Burns
- Vascular
- Neuromuscular
- Stroke
- Neonatal Care
- Renal
For newly registered nurses, we have comprehensive support available through our newly revised Preceptorship programme.
Want to find out more? Book a place at an upcoming event to meet our teams or explore current roles available below.
Healthcare Support Worker
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Healthcare Support Worker
×A Health Care Support Worker is a vital member of the direct care team who supports staff to meet patient needs. The Health Care Support Worker is responsible for providing care and therapy to patients as delegated by Staff nurses. A Health Care Support Worker will be expected to undertake a range of duties including;
- Personal care, for patients of all ages and genders, including toileting, showering and bed-bathing
- Applying lotions and creams as required
- Assisting patients to eat and drink and to maintain good nutrition and fluid intake
- Spending time talking to and reassuring patients
We can provide excellent career development available through our tailored educational pathways. If you have not worked as a Healthcare Support Worker previously, we can offer a training contract dependent on your educational requirements. At the end of this education pathway, you will achieve a level 2 Apprenticeship in health. You do not need any previous care experience to become a Healthcare Support worker.
Our Apprenticeship team have recently received matrix Standard accreditation. The matrix Standard is the Department of Education’s (DFE) standard for ensuring the quality of delivery of high-quality information, advice and guidance.
We also offer Senior Healthcare Support Worker roles (band 3) for individuals with previous experience working in a health and care setting who have the relevant qualifications or a willingness to undertake these through an apprenticeship pathway within the Trust.
Nursing Associate
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Nursing Associate
×Our Nursing Associates work alongside our Healthcare Support Workers and Registered Nurses to deliver exceptional hands on care for our patients. To work as a Registered Nursing Associate, you must have completed the relevant qualification and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
For those working in the Trust who would like to complete their training, we can offer a Trainee Nursing Associate Apprenticeship. This training programme is a higher-level Apprenticeship that is two years in length,
The apprenticeship will lead to the attainment of a level 5 Foundation Degree on successful completion of the End Point Assessment. On successful completion, the individual would register on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Register.
Return to Practice Nurse
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Return to Practice Nurse
×Working closely with the University of the West of England, we can provide a supported and structured route to return to practice for nurses with lapsed NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration.
All return to practice nurses at North Bristol NHS Trust are paid at Band 3 level whilst undertaking 450 hours of supernumerary clinical placement and a number of study days. We have a variety of placements available and strive to support our return to practice nurses to find a role with the working environment and contract that meets their needs. During placement, our return to practice nurses are assigned a practice supervisor and assessor to provide additional support, alongside the rest of the team.
After achieving the practice hours and academic requirements, we will offer a band 5 role in the same area so your transition is smooth with no need to re-interview.
University course fees are paid for by Health Education South West and return to practice students will also receive a bursary to support with childcare, travel and book costs.
To find out more, email our Return to Practice team: ReturntoPractice@nbt.nhs.uk
Your Nursing Career at North Bristol NHS Trust
Gemma Quijote - Ward Sister
×My journey in Team NBT
“I am incredibly proud of all the progress I have made in my career since joining NBT as an international nurse from the Philippines 21 years ago.
“NBT has given me the opportunity to progress professionally and provides support for all staff from diverse backgrounds to develop physically and socially. We have various means of support available for our wellbeing
“Not only does NBT continuously acknowledge hardworking staff, I have been awarded two PIMS, which are made in recognition of people who go above and beyond their job role; plus, an NBT hero award, but it also provides support and numerous ways to look after our wellbeing - I can’t thank NBT enough for all the benefits.
“During my time here, I have found friends who have become my work family. Working here was truly one of the best decisions I ever made!
“I ❣️ NBT and mabuhay (long live).”
Gemma Quijote - Ward Sister (Pictured)
Ling Luan - Registered Nurse
×"In my role as an Outpatient Nurse I assist doctors with minor surgery and other medical procedures. Working in outpatients gives me the opportunity to work in a range of specialities in different clinics. I make sure that the clinics are running smoothly and that patients are kept informed.
I joined NBT as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) 10 years ago! Whilst working as an HCA I saw how the nurses were making a difference to the patients' experience, so while I was working I completed my assistant practitioner training. It wasn't easy as English is not my first language. As an HCA I had plenty of experience in working in a lot of different clinics within outpatients.
I then decided to make the move and become a trained nurse, so five years ago I went to university and completed my nurse training. NBT has given me excellent learning opportunities and I am grateful for the support throughout my nursing career.
Being a nurse is part of who I am, I always wanted to be a nurse and take care of people. I am proud to work as part of a team and play my part in the safe running of this hospital.
I like relaxing with my family who are very supportive of my work. My hobbies include travelling, walking our dog, cooking and watch films."
Ling Luan, Outpatient Staff Nurse (Pictured)
Sandro Mangino – Healthcare Support Worker
×My journey in Team NBT – Healthcare Support Worker
“I have been a Healthcare Support Worker since 2016, so about six years.
“I first started in the NHS as a Housekeeper in 2014, watching the nurses and healthcare workers do their job, I found out that it was a job that I would be suited for and in September 2016 I made the move to HCA role.
“To me being a Healthcare Support Worker means that I am making a difference during a difficult time in people’s lives. Helping them get through a tough surgery, a chronic illness that requires hospital time or a life changing diagnosis. I am proud to be a Healthcare Support Worker because I know that my job (just like everyone else’s in the hospital) is vital and I am depended on during my shifts to help out the nurses do their job the way it is meant to be done. I feel proud that my job is helping those in need and it makes a huge positive difference in people’s lives.
“After my shifts I relax by going home and spending time with my partner and my little daughter. My hobbies are DIY and Archery.”
Sandro Mangino, Healthcare Support Worker (Pictured)
Priyanka Jamdade – International Nurse
×My journey in Team NBT – International Nurse
"I am a band 6 Nurse in Charge. I am a coordinator in the department along with my manager and we work together well as a team.
My role involves caring for patients to a high nursing standard and taking initiative to strive towards excellence. My role also consists of empowering and equipping those in the process of building their careers in nursing, such as students and newly qualified nurses.
"I’ve been in this profession for more than 15 years now and have enjoyed every moment. I completed my nursing in 2006 and that’s when my journey began. I worked in different parts of India and even had the opportunity to work at multi-speciality hospital in Dubai for more than seven years.
"I joined NBT in August 2020 as a band 5 nurse and within two years I was encouraged by my manager to progress to band 6.
"My main source of inspiration to become a nurse comes from an innate desire to help people and care for them in times of need. I am also a person who thrives on being challenged. I always have new goals to achieve, so nursing suits me as few other careers offer as much diversity and learning opportunities as nursing. Dealing with patients and their families and helping them through what is often a difficult time for them is satisfying and rewarding for me."
Priyanka Jamdade, International Nurse (Pictured)
Miranda Cushley – Maternity Support Worker (MSW)
×My journey in Team NBT
"My role involves supporting new mums and families on the postnatal ward.
"I have been a Maternity Support Worker for eight years. After starting as a housekeeper on the ward I could see the MSW job in action. The role really appealed to me, and I could see the positive impact it had on the new mums.
"I love supporting the new mums at the start of their parenting journey and enjoy providing reassurance and building their confidence. I support the midwives with various tasks to ensure the smooth running of the ward."
Miranda Cushley - Maternity Support Worker (Pictured)
Current Nursing Vacancies
Integrated Discharge Case Manager
- Job reference
- 399-NBR4224-C
- Salary
- per annum, pro rata for part time roles.
- Salary period
- Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
The post requires an individual with the ability to work in the area of managing of complex discharge processes and a commitment to the further development of this essential service.
You will be a lead in:
- Championing the Home First ethos- ‘There’s no place like Home’
- Facilitating timely and appropriate discharges- enhancing the patient and staff experience
- Holding early discharge conversations and driving quality board rounds
- Driving ‘flow’- ensuring beds are available for people that need them by delivering timely discharges
- Bringing discharge expertise to conversations with patients, families and staff- including supporting Managing Expectations procedures
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate effective communication skills with an ability to ‘think laterally’ and problem solve complex situations, focusing on how best to meet the needs of the individual.
You will be a role model for the Integrated Discharge Service and Transfer of Care Hub both within the organisation and the wider system
Apply by 26/07/2024
Integrated Discharge Case Manager:more details and how to apply
Neonatal Continuous Improvement and Learning Practitioner
- Job reference
- 339-ANJ4434-B
- Salary
- per annum
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
The post holder will provide expert advice in relation to the management, reporting, investigation and follow up of adverse clinical incidents within the Neonatal setting. They will work in collaboration with the multi disciplinary team to develop robust, meaningful recommendations and identify actions for learning from incidents.
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer - Cancer Services
- Job reference
- 339-DJF4802
- Salary
- per annum
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8b
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
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Apply by 21/07/2024
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer - Cancer Services:more details and how to apply
Research Nurse - HIV/Immunology/Gastro/Hepatology
- Job reference
- 339-LMG4648-B
- Salary
- Dependant on experience
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5-6
- Contract
- Fixed Term
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
The primary role of the post holder will be to facilitate the delivery of the team’s research studies, following the guidance in the study protocol and under the supervision of the Senior Research Nurse and Principal Investigator (PI).
The post holder will ensure that patients experience the highest care standards throughout their research experience in line with the trusts vision, policies and procedures.
The post holder will help support the set-up, maintenance, and close down of research studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and local, national, and international legislation.
The post entails:
- Assessing patients’ suitability to participate in research
- Explaining research studies to participants and relatives
- Receiving informed consent
- Clinical skills e.g venepuncture, cannulation, IV and s/c administration , ECG
- Co-ordination of study visits
- Accurate data collection and data entry
- Collaboration with the Multi-Disciplinary Team
Apply by 21/07/2024
Research Nurse - HIV/Immunology/Gastro/Hepatology:more details and how to apply
Orthopaedic Practitioner / RGN - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-JKL4787
- Salary
- per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
To provide proficient application and removal of all types of plaster casts and appliances in order to deliver a high standard of care.
To apply and mould casts for more complex fractures under the supervision of medical staff.
To remove sutures, clips and K wires.
Assessment of wounds and application of appropriate dressings.
To provide relevant verbal and written information to patients and carers for example plaster aftercare leaflets to patients and relatives.
To provide written documentation in patient records of all treatments provided.
To work in specialised areas such as theatres, ICU and diabetic clinics as required
To assist the medical team in manipulations, wedging and theatres when required.
To provide information and support to patients, relatives/carers as appropriate..
To give patients advice on health and related conditions in the prevention of complications and future problems.
To work as part of a team consisting of trained nurses and orthopaedic technicians.
To be able to work unsupervised within the remit of the orthopaedic technician.
To communicate with the multi-disciplinary team within the orthopaedic outpatients, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and wards.
To support in the teaching of less experienced staff and other allied healthcare professionals in casting.
To maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
To deputise in the management of the department during the absence of the senior technician manager.
Apply by 28/07/2024
Orthopaedic Practitioner / RGN - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Job reference
- 339-DJF4600-A
- Salary
- per annum
- Salary period
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift work, (Long days), weekends and nights)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
Clinical
- Deliver and participate in high standards of clinical care delivered to patients in the Emergency Department
- Ensure all aspects of practice are undertaken with obtained informed consent where applicable, in accordance with local policy, professional body guidance and law.
- Be able to undertake advanced and comprehensive assessment based on a body of specialist knowledge.
- Be directly responsible and manage patients as part of their own caseload.
- Provide supervision and direction to junior members of the clinical and nursing teams.
- Whilst working within the professional boundaries of an ACP, assess, examine, investigate, diagnose and treat patients resulting in the safe management, which may consist of further management, referral to another specialty or discharge.
- Contribute and assist in safe and efficient patient flow and become involved in potential areas of improvement within this area.
- Be directly involved in patient experience quality assessment and implementation of improvement strategies.
- Critically assess patient care and plans and address any issues, which may result in substandard care.
- Be familiar and implement trust and national policy, guidelines and recommendations to facilitate a standardised approach.
- Ensure accurate and legible documentation and records are maintained in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
- Practice in accordance with specific professional body codes of professional behaviour.
- Maintain infection control standards.
Apply by 21/07/2024
Advanced Clinical Practitioner:more details and how to apply
SWAG & Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse
- Job reference
- 339-LMG4825
- Salary
- per annum
- Salary period
- Full time, Flexible working - 37.5 hours per week
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8c
- Contract
- Fixed term
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
This SWAG Cancer Alliance and Macmillan post is designed to provide expert cancer professional and nursing leadership across SWAG, with specific focus but not limited to, improving early cancer diagnosis, treatment and personalised care and workforce development from a nursing perspective.
Apply by 23/07/2024
SWAG & Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse:more details and how to apply
Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Job reference
- 339-LMG4819
- Salary
- per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Including some weekends and some bank holidays.)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6-7
- Contract
- from 01/09/2024 until 31/08/2025
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
- To provide specialist advice to nursing, medical and paramedical staff within the provider unit regarding all aspects of evidence based palliative care and cancer related issues
- To offer support, advice and information to patients, their families and carers on all aspects of palliative care
- To regularly review the effectiveness of treatment plans and suggest changes as a result of new information or changes in a patients condition
- To act as a patients advocate where necessary
- To independently manage a caseload of patients, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individual care needs in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
- To recognise and advise on changes in a patient’s condition that may affect care planning, discharge and treatment
- To achieve effective changes in practice to ensure a palliative care approach using diplomatic interaction and negotiation skills with all grades of staff.
- To contribute to effective discharge planning in order to ensure continuity of care between hospital and community
- To ensure resources are used effectively and liaise with relevant health and social care agencies when deficiencies in patient care arise
- To contribute to multidisciplinary meetings
- To refer patients to other specialist agencies as necessary
Apply by 24/07/2024
Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist:more details and how to apply
Clinical Research Educator
- Job reference
- 339-BAL4477-AA
- Salary
- per annum
- Salary period
- Full time, Part time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours - 30 hours per week (This role is offered at 4 days per week, so above part time, but not quite full time. Some home working may be incorporated but as a leadership role, regular on site presence will be expected.)
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- This is a 12 month fixed-term contract. Secondments will always be considered.
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
The successful applicant will collaborate with a proficient leadership and delivery team. The will:
- Lead the delivery of the Research and Development Education Project
- Support the development of our Research Infrastructure, through engagement with the Research Competencies
- Engage the wider clinical areas in Research awareness and education
- Support the advancement of clinical nurses by developing and implementing a Research Education package tailored specifically to their needs
- Collaborate closely with the Research and Development Leadership team, the Clinical Research Network (soon to be the Regional Delivery Network) and the clinical care teams
Applications are open to enthusiastic individuals committed to improving the workforce through development opportunities. Training and development will be available for the right applicant, where completion can be achieved during the course of the contract period.
Apply by Today at 23:59
Clinical Research Educator:more details and how to apply
Bank ICU Registered Nurse - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-NBTX-RN-ICU-0624
- Salary
- per hour
- Salary period
- Flexible working - Various
- Grade
- Competitive - Hourly Rate
- Contract
- Bank
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
As a Bank Registered ICU Nurse, you will increase your skill set by working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver all aspects of patient care. Your main duties will include:
Supporting all clinical areas of the Trust as and when required.
- Taking personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and ensuring duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code.
- Being responsible for assessment, planning, Implementation and Evaluation of patient care.
- Taking responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants and students as required.
Successful applicants for this role will:
- Hold RN (Adult) Registration with current NMC license to practice.
- Have completed Step 1 Competencies for Adult Critical Care Nurses
- Have recent acute hospital experience within the last 18-24 months, including experience working in an Intensive Care Unit.
- Have a drive to work hard, enthusiasm and the ability to commit to a two week induction programme if successful.
- Have right to work in the UK (with relevant Adaptation/ONP if applicable).
Apply by 19/07/2024
Bank ICU Registered Nurse - Band 5:more details and how to apply
Bank Operating Department Practitioner/ Anaesthetic Assistant - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-NBTX-ODP-0624
- Salary
- per hour
- Salary period
- Flexible working - Various
- Grade
- Competitive - Hourly Rate
- Contract
- Bank
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
As a Bank ODP, your responsibilities will include :
- Participate in all aspects of clinical operating department work
- Provide a high standard of patient care and safety in accordance with the North Bristol NHS Trust philosophy and objectives, policies and legal requirements.
- Ensure duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the HCPC/ NMC code of conduct.
- Deputise for the Team Leader when required/experience allows.
- Being responsible for assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of patient care
- Take responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including healthcare support workers and students, as required.
Applicants must:
- Be a qualified ODP with current license to practice or a Registered Nurse with a recognised post graduate anaesthetic qualification
- Minimum of 15 months post new qualification experience. (3 months preceptorship and then 12 months acute experience)
- Have recent acute hospital experience within the last 18-24 months
- Have a drive to work hard, enthusiasm and the ability to commit to a 4-day induction programme if successful
- Have right to work in UK (with relevant Adaptation/ONP if applicable)
- Have the ability to commence work within 3 months of offer
Bank Theatre Nurse - Anaesthetics, Scrub, Recovery - Band 5
- Job reference
- 339-TA-NBTX-THRN-0624
- Salary
- per hour
- Salary period
- Flexible working - Various
- Grade
- Competitive - Hourly Rate
- Contract
- Bank
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Bristol
Description
As a Bank Registered Nurse, you will increase your skill set by working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver all aspects of patient care. Your main duties will include:
Supporting all clinical areas of the Trust as and when required.
- Taking personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and ensuring duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code.
- Being responsible for assessment, planning, Implementation and Evaluation of patient care.
- Taking responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants and students as required.
Successful applicants for this role will:
- Hold RN (Adult) Registration with current NMC licence to practice.
- Have experience working in Anaesthetics, Scrub or Recovery within the last 18-24 months.
- Have a drive to work hard, enthusiasm and the ability to commit to a two week induction programme if successful.
- Have Right to Work in the UK (with relevant Adaptation/ONP if applicable).
Education Lead for Learning Disability, Autism and Mental Health.
- Job reference
- 339-DAC4773
- Salary
- Per annum
- Salary period
- Part time, Flexible working - 30 hours per week (Monday - Friday flexible working pattern to cover programme delivery requirements)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- n/a
- Staff Group
- Nursing and Midwifery Registered
- Town
- Westbury-on-Trym
Description
The role includes:
- Designing, implementing, and evaluating learning and development solutions to meet the
organisational training needs for LDA. - Leading on the development of Education and Training covering the entire speciality, including supporting teams to realise the organisational goals.
- Working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to help develop a workforce with the skills, knowledge, and competence necessary to deliver safe effective patient care for those people with LDA accessing our services and to enhance the quality of service delivery.
- Work in collaboration with the Learning Disability and Autism Liaison Nurses, Mental Health Liaison Nurses to assess gaps in knowledge and skills and develop programmes or source training packages to cover these gaps.
- Act as a spokesperson for LD, Autism and Mental Health Education.
- Network with clinical staff to share best practice.
- Lead on the development of a sustainable resource with wards and departments in relation to enhancing practice and maximise learning opportunities.
- Be able to communicate highly complex training data and report to all levels of staff and to relevant forums using a variety of communication skills, platforms, and presentation.