Job summary
We are looking to recruit 3 x Band 5 registered nurses (RN) to work in our AMU team at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.

AMU is a 24 hour unit caring for patients requiring assessments, medical interventions and ongoing treatment. This fast paced, high acuity unit receives patients directly from GP surgery's and our SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care), and ED departments. Once we have assessed and stabilised our patients, they are either moved to a specialty ward or discharged home.

As a nursing team we work closely with and are well supported by our MDT colleagues to ensure our patients receive the best possible care and treatment to ensure they can be discharged as quickly as possible. As a Band 5 RN on our AMU, you will be responsible for delivering high quality care in a fast-paced environment, and so we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team who can demonstrate a commitment to the provision of patient centred care.

AMU in return will provide a welcoming and inclusive team that will support and guide you through clinical training and funding to attend our AMU specific training course provided by UWE that will provide you with the tools and skills to enhance your care.

This is an amazing opportunity to take your career up to the next level in the exciting field of Acute Medicine

Main duties of the job
Clinical - Communication and Relationship skills

• Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in providing compassionate care for patients, visitors/relatives and colleagues.
• Contribute towards sharing good practice within the ward/department and Trust wide.
• Promote a positive image of University Hospital Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust at all times.
• Work cohesively with all members of the ward team and promote effective liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times
• Communicate effectively within the team, participate in motivating and supporting team members and maintain confidentiality with patients and carers. Give written and verbal advice/teaching to patients and carers

About us
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 the South West has 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.

Details
Date posted: 08 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
pa, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 387-MED3014-HN-A
Job locations: Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, BS2 8HW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy

Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Clinical assessment skills and the ability to recognise and respond appropriately to a deteriorating patient.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a rapidly changing workload in a fast-paced acute environment.
• Experience of time management skills and prioritising work within a busy environment
• Proficient in clinical skills including venepuncture, cannulation, IV therapy, IV additives, catheterisation, ECG recording and medicines management.
• Ability to safely administer medications and adhere to medicines management policies and procedures.
• Competence in the management of patients with complex health needs and multiple co-morbidities.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with patients, carers and multidisciplinary team members.
• Ability to maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant patient records.
• Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice in delivering patient care

Desirable

• Previous experience working in Acute or General Medicine
• Experience of taking charge

Educations and Qualifications
Essential

• Registered General Nurse (Adult) 1st level qualification
• Current NMC registration
• Training Qualification or equivalent experience in NHS experience

Desirable

• Relevant post registration course
• Relevant Practice Assessor course

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
• IT skills, basic word, email, keyboard skills, data collection (knowledge of basic Microsoft packages)
• Ability to solve problems and use initiative
• Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development
• Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts including days, nights, weekends and twilight shifts and moving across wards, departments as the need arises and as the service needs
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Awareness of audit & research
• Self-motivated
• A team player
• Recognition of own limits
• Resilience and ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Competent in the use of electronic patient record systems and other healthcare IT systems.
• General good health Able to work on feet for long periods. Aware that the role can be stressful and emotional at times
• Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner/attitude
• Enthusiasm and commitment to working within health care setting
• Competency in medication administration including IV drug administration or willingness to undergo training

Desirable

• Willingness to develop teaching skills

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 (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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, BS2 8HW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Band 6 AMU, Hazel Haywood, hazel.haywood@uhbw.nhs.uk

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.