Supervisory ward Sister Full Time NEW

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) are working towards merging as one organisation from July 2026.

This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

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Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has now arisen to be part of an excellent team in the Weston Satellite Unit at North Bristol NHS Trust. We are a forward-thinking department with an emphasis on staff development and training- we believe strongly that supporting our staff to grow and develop creates a great place to work and enables us to provide excellent care with compassion. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual who can bring his/her clinical expertise to the team,

Weston Dialysis Unit values the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to our department, creating a diverse and knowledgeable team who feel motivated and able to influence the future direction of our service.

Main duties of the job

• Take personal responsibility for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed Know and follow the advisory guidelines as laid down by the NMC Able to organize and co-ordinate services Assist in the implementation and evaluation of quality/initiatives/standards Plans work of ward, staff training, rosters, short term cover – adjusts to cover emergencies Promote and maintain a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment for all patients and a pleasant and receptive climate for the patients, their relatives and friends Check the readiness for use of special equipment and availability of nursing supplies Recommend and practice acceptable economies for the promotion of an effective and efficient nursing service Develops program of care. Undertakes a full nursing assessment, plan and evaluate nursing care for patients Ensure the safe custody of patients’ valuables and property Ensure the safe custody and administration of medicines Undertake additional nursing skills for administration of IV drugs, undertakes appraisals forward staff, and develops staff Manages sickness and absence Accountable for own professional actions not directly supervised Management of recruitment and retention Leads clinical audit Be aware of Trust’s Health and Safety guidelines and attend sessions as required e.g. Fire procedures, manual handling etc.

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognized Centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for leading and monitoring the performance of the nursing team. Also responsible for the development of programs of care, assessing implementing and evaluating nursing care. He/she is designated to ensure the effective running of the ward and managing resources. The ward manager/ Supervisory ward sister has 24-hour responsibility for the ward/ unit and holds and manages the ward budget.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Bachelor of Science in Adult Nursing ( Degree)
• Current NMC registration
• Recent study Degree/ MSc level or working towards
• teaching and assessing (Degree or similar)
• management or leadership course or equivalent proven management ability

Desirable criteria

• A range of experience in Nursing Care
• Renal experience but not essential
• willingness to study in leadership qualification

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The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

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