Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Staff Nurse
The closing date is 20 November 2026

Job summary
Two exciting opportunities are available on Ward 78 - x1 permanent band 6 post (full time - 37.5hrs) and x1 band 6 secondment post (23hrs/week). Please highlight in your supporting statement which post you wish to be considered for.

Ward 78 is a 22 bedded in-patient ward which specialises in gynae-oncology, palliative care and symptom management, early pregnancy complications such as miscarriage, hyperemesis and ectopic pregnancy, abortion care, endometriosis and management of emergency gynaecology conditions.

We are looking for a motivated nurse who is passionate about professional development and learning management skills. The individual will be an experienced nurse who is demonstrating consistently high standards of care and prioritises patient safety.

This post requires a great deal of flexibility and vision to support the existing nursing team, as well as being able to link in with the wider multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills and an ability to manage change enthusiastically, lead, manage and develop a team of nursing staff.

You should be able to demonstrate excellent inter-personal and communication skills and have the ability to forge and maintain relationships with a variety of clinical and non-clinical staff. The ability to manage a busy workload and to prioritise, quickly find solutions and to focus on the important issues when decision making is essential.

Main duties of the job

• The successful candidate will be supported in leading a team of nursing staff to develop personally and professionally. Recent experience within gynaecology is desired.
• 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.
• To 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.
• To support the Management team in the implementation of new services, participating in audits, quality improvement projects, and rota allocation.
• To be a role model to registered and unregistered staff members, representing the Trust Values and adhering to Trust policies e.g. Uniform Policy.
• To actively engage in quality improvement projects, to be able to demonstrate prior involvement of leading and participating in improving both patient and staff experience through innovative changes.
• To communicate respectfully with team members, demonstrating the importance of supporting other teams within UHBW.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata for part time roles
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 387-WC7909-GE
Job locations: St Michaels Hospital, Southwell Street, Bristol, BS2 8EG, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Experience

• Essential: Gynaecology experience. To lead by example.
• Desirable: Experience of undertaking research or audit project.

Personal Qualities

• Essential: Ability to lead a team
• Essential: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Essential: Able to manage difficult situations
• Essential: Able to influence and inspire other team members
• Essential: Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
• Essential: General good health, able to work on feet for long periods. Awareness that the role can be stressful and emotional at times

Education and Qualifications

• Essential: RGN 1st Level with current NMC Registration
• Essential: Qualification in teaching, assessing and mentoring
• Desirable: Willingness to work towards Masters level academic study

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Essential: Organisation and management skills
• Essential: Ability to work effectively under pressure and problem solve
• Essential: Competency in medication administration including intravenous medication
• Essential: Innovative and participates with practice and policy change
• Essential: Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
• Essential: Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
• Desirable: Appropriate proven leadership and management experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St Michaels Hospital, Southwell Street, Bristol, BS2 8EG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Sister Catriona Findlay, catriona.findlay1@nhs.net, 01173421801

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This employer is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome.