Location
Weston-super-mare, England
Salary
£20.91 - £33.46 Bank Rates
Profession
Registered nurse
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
11 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Bank
Posted Date
28 Sep 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

15 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    Minimum of 12 months post qualification experience (15 months for NQN's - 3 months preceptorship, then 12 months acute experience) with at least 6 months of recent acute hospital experience within the last 18-24 months

  • Personal Qualities

    Professional

  • Personal Qualities

    Supportive

  • Personal Qualities

    Self-motivated

  • Personal Qualities

    Team player

  • Personal Qualities

    Recognition of own limits

  • Personal Qualities

    Able to prioritise and meet deadlines

  • Personal Qualities

    Able to manage difficult situations

  • Education and qualifications

    Registered Nurse with relevant and valid NMC licence to practice

  • Education and qualifications

    Training Qualification or equivalent experience

  • Education and qualifications

    Maintain all mandatory and statutory learning

  • Knowledge, skills and abilities

    Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills

  • Knowledge, skills and abilities

    Ability to problem solve and use initiative

  • Knowledge, skills and abilities

    Basic IT skills

  • Knowledge, skills and abilities

    Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient

Desirable

1 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Knowledge, skills and abilities

    Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development

Job overview

Are you an experienced registered nurse looking for a role with full flexibility and top-quality care opportunities? Join Bristol NHS Foundation Trust 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 exceptional benefits including the NHS Pension scheme, paid mandatory and statutory training, and full induction support.
  • Flexible Working Patterns: Choose shifts that fit your lifestyle, including earlies, lates, long days, and nights, with competitive pay rates and holiday pay. Enjoy the freedom to work without rigid hours.
  • Diverse Experience: Work across multiple disciplines and specialties, broadening your clinical skills and experience in a supportive environment.
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Opportunity to work in award-winning settings like the Brunel building.
  • Additional Perks: Receive free uniforms, training opportunities, and pay incentives.
  • Convenience and Regular Work: Benefit from long and short-term placements that offer flexibility, along with the team spirit and friendly atmosphere of a permanent role.

If you’re a dedicated adult nurse committed to delivering outstanding care but want flexibility to align with your circumstances, our collaborative bank offers the perfect solution. Apply now and take the next step in your nursing career!

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Registered Nurse, your responsibilities will include :

  • 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 UK (with relevant Adaptation/ONP if applicable)
  • Have the ability to commence work within 3 months of offer

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.

  • Take regular responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
  • To report to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team any significant changes in a patient’s condition or situation.
  • Take personal responsibility for the delivery of care of patients in a defined area.
  • To contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support and advice, as necessary
  • Ensure referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
  • Ensure the safe ordering, administration and custody of patients’ medication according to Trust policies and procedures.
  • In the absence of senior staff be responsible for delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, health care assistants and students
  • Where relevant to be responsible for and assist in co-ordinating discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Applying for this NHS job

This advert is for Adult Bank Registered Nurses with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Weston-super-mare, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Registered nurse role. The advertised salary is £20.91 - £33.46 Bank Rates. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 11 Oct 2026.

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