Job Summary
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 benefits including NHS Pension scheme, mandatory and statutory training, full induction support.
* Flexible Working Patterns: Choose shifts that fit your lifestyle, including earlies, lates, long days, nights, with competitive pay rates and holiday pay.
* Diverse Experience: Work across multiple disciplines and specialties, broadening your clinical skills in a supportive environment.
* State‑of‑the‑art Facilities: Opportunity to work in award‑winning settings like the Brunel building.
* Additional Perks: Free uniforms, training opportunities, pay incentives.
* Convenience and Regular Work: Benefit from long and short‑term placements with team spirit and friendly atmosphere.
Main Duties of the Job
* 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 the UK (with relevant Adaptation/ONP if applicable).
* Have the ability to commence work within 3 months of offer.
About Us
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 recognised centre of excellence in many specialties. Our vision is to empower our teams to deliver exceptional, personalised 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 the 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. Both organisations value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team.
Job Details
Date posted: 27 October 2025.
Pay scheme: Agenda for change.
Band: 5.
Salary: £20.91 to £33.46 a year (Bank Rates).
Contract: Bank.
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time.
Reference number: 387-BANK-ADULT-OCT2025.
Job locations: Trustwide – Bristol & Weston, Upper Maudlin St., Bristol and Weston, BS2 8HW.
Person Specification – Essential
* Registered Nurse with relevant and valid NMC licence to practice.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, including report writing and record keeping.
* Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with service needs (IHS, Acis, Email).
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Time management and basic problem‑solving skills.
Person Specification – Desirable
* Teaching and assessing qualification (998 or equivalent).
* Training in IV drug administration, cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, male catheterisation, PCA and epidural (required).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires an DBS check.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
* University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW).
* Address: Trustwide – Bristol & Weston, Upper Maudlin St., Bristol and Weston, BS2 8HW.
* Website: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/
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