Job requirements
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and Abilities
Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area
- Skills and Abilities
Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT
- Skills and Abilities
Computer skills
- Skills and Abilities
Competence in calculations for safe administration of medicines/fluids
- Skills and Abilities
Clinical decision making ability
- Skills and Abilities
Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Skills and Abilities
Self motivated
- Skills and Abilities
A team player
- Skills and Abilities
Recognition of own limits
- Knowledge and 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
- Qualifications and Training
RGN.1st Level or relevant children’s qualification
- Qualifications and Training
Current NMC Registration
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
Are you a dedicated children's nurse committed to delivering top-quality care but seeking flexibility to align with your circumstances?
If you replied yes, then Bristol Foundation Trust may be the option for you.
Enjoy the following benefits:
- Diverse Experience: Work across all disciplines, gaining exposure to a wide range of specialties.
- Flexibility: Choose shifts that suit your schedule, eliminating the need to commit to rigid working hours.
- Convenience: Experience the utmost convenience in your work schedule.
- Regular Work: Explore long and short-term placements for added flexibility, all while enjoying the team spirit and friendly atmosphere of a permanent role.
- Pay Incentives
- Training Opportunities
- Holiday Pay
- Competitive pay rates
In this role, you will work across diverse disciplines, providing an excellent opportunity to expand your experience.
Collaborative Bank
We are excited to announce that we are part of a collaborative bank. This means that if you currently work at either Southmead or City and Weston on the bank, you don't need to apply for another bank role with the opposite trust. If you are part of either bank, please contact the bank office to be added to the collaborative bank.
Main duties of the job
Requirements
- RSCN/ RN child branch (NMC registered) or equivalent
- Broad knowledge and at least 6 months experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment
Important Application Information:
Please state the post you are applying for in the supporting information and provide a detailed description of your relevant experience and training.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
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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This advert is for Bank Registered Childrens Nurse with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Weston-super-mare, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £20.91 - £33.46 Bank Rates. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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