Job summaryAn exciting opening has arisen for a permanent full-time Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse position on Ward C705, Cardiology, in the Bristol Heart Institute.
You will be expected to work a full range of shifts including long days, shorter shifts, weekends and nights.
We are looking for a dynamic experienced cardiology nurse - Adult Registered who would like to develop their leadership skills. The post holder will be an experienced Band 5/6 nurse with cardiology experience who demonstrates excellent team working along with good communication and organisational skills.
The successful candidate will be supported to develop in their role and to lead by example to deliver excellence in patient care. You will be expected to be able to work as part of a team and lead that team to deliver the highest possible standards of patient care.
The Bristol Heart Institute is a tertiary cardiac centre and treats patients from across the south west with complex cardiac conditions. Ward C705 has 30 inpatient beds plus 4 boarding beds. It provides care to patients with a wide range of acute cardiology issues such as acute coronary syndrome, arrhythmia, heart failure, valve disease and congenital heart defects.
Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will work in conjunction with an experienced nursing team to provide support and clinical expertise to all staff. They will also be supported in developing their managerial skills and extending their clinical skills and knowledge.
The post holder will be able to:
- Act as a clinical expert providing specialist knowledge and advice to both nurses and junior medical staff working within the unit. Act as a resource to other areas within the Trust as required.
- Work towards safe and timely discharge plans and ensure barriers to discharge are identified and acted on in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Be proactive in supporting the nursing team and acting as a positive role model always promoting best clinical and professional practice.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills. Be actively involved in recruitment and staff development reviews. Facilitate orientation and training programmes.
- Act as nurse or ward representative at local and wider meetings.
- Participate and assist with systematic monitoring of performance and evaluation of nursing practice.
About usBristol 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 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.
Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:
- Better outcomes for ourPatients
- More opportunities for our People
- Fairer more consistent care for ourPopulation
- Best Value for Public Purse
Our vision for five years from now:
- Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
- We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
- More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
- Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
- Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
- We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
- Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
- We will contribute to system financial balance
DetailsDate posted12 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum, pr rata for part time roles
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Reference number387-SPS3306-ALX-A
Job locationsBristol Heart Institute
Terrell St.
Bristol
BS2 8ED
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job responsibilitiesFor a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential- Nursing degree
- Current NMC Registration
- Relevant accredited post registration qualification
- Qualification in Teaching, assessing and Mentoring
- Willingness to work towards masters level academic study
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential- Appropriate post registration experience in cardiology nursing
- Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
- Proven commitment, experience and evidence in teaching
- Experience of undertaking research or audits projects
- Experience as preceptor/mentor
Desirable- Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken
Skills and AbilitiesEssential- Organisation and management skills
- Teaching
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to problem solve
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Ability to perform clinical activities specific to cardiology
- Competency in medication administration including intravenous medication
- Ability to lead a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Able to influence other team members
- Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
- Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential- Nursing degree
- Current NMC Registration
- Relevant accredited post registration qualification
- Qualification in Teaching, assessing and Mentoring
- Willingness to work towards masters level academic study
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential- Appropriate post registration experience in cardiology nursing
- Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
- Proven commitment, experience and evidence in teaching
- Experience of undertaking research or audits projects
- Experience as preceptor/mentor
Desirable- Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken
Skills and AbilitiesEssential- Organisation and management skills
- Teaching
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to problem solve
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Ability to perform clinical activities specific to cardiology
- Competency in medication administration including intravenous medication
- Ability to lead a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Able to influence other team members
- Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
- Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameBristol NHS Foundation Trust
AddressBristol Heart Institute
Terrell St.
Bristol
BS2 8ED
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameBristol NHS Foundation Trust
AddressBristol Heart Institute
Terrell St.
Bristol
BS2 8ED
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Ward Sister
Nia Shellard
nia.shellard@uhbw.nhs.uk
01173426651
DetailsDate posted12 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum, pr rata for part time roles
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Reference number387-SPS3306-ALX-A
Job locationsBristol Heart Institute
Terrell St.
Bristol
BS2 8ED
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeBristol NHS Foundation Trust 's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
