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Job summary

Main area
Acute
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Bank
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Other
Bank
Job ref
387-BANK-RN-2
Employer
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Trustwide - Bristol & Weston
Town
Bristol and Weston
Salary
£20.91 - £33.46 Bank Rates
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/09/2025 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust logo

Adult Bank Registered Nurses

Band 5

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.

Click on this link to find out about our values https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/p/about-us/our-trust-values

Job overview

Are you an experienced registered nurse looking for a role with full flexibility and top-quality care opportunities? Join North Bristol Trust & University Hospitals Bristol & Weston’s Collaborative Bank — and enjoy a rewarding, flexible nursing career tailored to your needs!

Why join us?

  • Valued Team Membership: As a bank nurse with us, you’ll be a respected member of our team, with access to exceptional benefits including the NHS Pension scheme, paid mandatory and statutory training, and full induction support.
  • Flexible Working Patterns: Choose shifts that fit your lifestyle, including earlies, lates, long days, and nights, with competitive pay rates and holiday pay. Enjoy the freedom to work without rigid hours.
  • Diverse Experience: Work across multiple disciplines and specialties, broadening your clinical skills and experience in a supportive environment.
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Opportunity to work in award-winning settings like the Brunel building.
  • Additional Perks: Receive free uniforms, training opportunities, and pay incentives.
  • Convenience and Regular Work: Benefit from long and short-term placements that offer flexibility, along with the team spirit and friendly atmosphere of a permanent role.

If you’re a dedicated adult nurse committed to delivering outstanding care but want flexibility to align with your circumstances, our collaborative bank offers the perfect solution. Apply now and take the next step in your nursing career!

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Registered Nurse, your responsibilities will include :  

  • Supporting all clinical areas of the Trusts 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 support workers and students as required.

Applicants must:  

  • Hold RN (adult) registration with current NMC license to practice 
  • Minimum of 12 months post qualification experience. (15 months for NQN's - 3 months preceptorship, 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 

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert. 

  • Take regular responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies. 
  •  To report to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team any significant changes in a patient’s condition or situation. 
  •  Take personal responsibility for the delivery of care of patients in a defined area. 
  •  To contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support and advice, as necessary  
  •  Ensure referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required. 
  •  Ensure the safe ordering, administration and custody of patients’ medication according to Trust policies and procedures. 
  •  In the absence of senior staff be responsible for delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, health care assistants and students 
  •  Where relevant to be responsible for and assist in co-ordinating discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team 

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse with relevant and valid NMC licence to practice
  • Maintain all mandatory and statutory learning
Desirable criteria
  • Training Qualification or equivalent experience
  • Relevant post registration course

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • At least 6 months post preceptorship experience in an acute setting
  • Previous experience of speciality

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to problem solve and use initiative
  • Basic IT skills
  • Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
  • Strong communication skills to engage with a diverse community
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development

Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Supportive
  • Motivated
  • Professional
  • Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Able to manage difficult situations
  • Self-motivated
  • A team player
  • Recognition of own limits
  • Flexibility in working practices
  • Aware that the role can be stressful and emotional at times

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDDisability Confident - two yearsVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerNHS Pastoral CareStep into healthMenopause Workplace PledgeDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldPride In Veterans

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Job title
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Email address
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