# Registered Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Bristol NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/registered-nurse/984c8595-7355-44b2-a0dc-355cbf50185e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/registered-nurse/984c8595-7355-44b2-a0dc-355cbf50185e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Bristol NHS Trust - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata for part time - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Full rotation to days, nights, weekend & bank holiday cover is mandatory) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-27T12:10:25.812Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bristol/Bristol/North_Bristol_NHS_Trust/Respiratory/Respiratory-v8184799 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8184799?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nbt.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join our Acute Respiratory Ward (Gate 28A) to work with patients with a wide range of chronic and acute respiratory conditions. We currently have opportunities available for: - Experienced Registered Nurses with current NMC Registration - Newly Qualified Nurses ### Main duties of the job Working within our department, your main duties will include: - Organising and participating in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care. - Taking responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision, in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies. - Contributing towards the health promotion for all patients by provided education, support and advice as necessary, ensuring referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required. - In the absence of senior staff, taking responsibility for the delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, healthcare support workers and students. - Where relevant, be responsible and assist in the co-ordination of discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team. - Taking personal responsibility for treating all patients with courtesy, respecting their individual needs and maintaining confidentiality at all times. - Ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues ### 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. - Organise and participate in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care. - 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. - Responsible for taking charge of the ward/department on a regular basis in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility. - Take personal responsibility as a team leader 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 - Where relevant, responsible for the admission, assessment and preparation of patients undergoing treatment or investigations. - Escort patients to other wards or departments as required. - To take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients are treated with courtesy at all times, the individual needs of patients are respected and confidentiality is maintained at all times. - Liase effectively with other disciplines or departments as appropriate. - To be able to act in emergency situations and to be familiar with emergency procedures including fire and resuscitation. - To be responsible for the support and direction of junior staff in such situations according to Trust policy. - To be responsible for ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues. - Ensure the readiness for use of special equipment and the availability of nursing supplies in conjunction with the senior ward nurses. - Ensure the safe custody of patients’ valuables and property according to Trust policies. - Report to nurse in charge/line manager all complaints, incidents or accidents involving self, staff, patients, visitors and complete relevant documentation according to Trust procedure. - Be responsible for reporting and documenting any broken or damaged equipment according to Trust policy. - To have detailed knowledge of Manual handling regulations particularly with regards to the moving and handling of patients. - To be responsible for ensuring that assessment of patients’ manual handling needs are carried out and ensure junior staff and students follow these requirements in the course of care delivery. - Ensure safe storage and disposal of substances hazardous to health in accordance with Trust policy. Ensure availability of facilities for disposal of sharps, toxic/cytoxic waste in accordance with trust policy. - In support of senior staff or ward manager assist with monitoring and report to ensure stock levels are maintained and that the correct quantities are in supply. - Monitor the use of supplies by junior staff to promote efficient use of all supplies. - To be aware of the directorate bleep holding function. - To have an awareness of the requirements for staffing the ward or department. - Undertake aspects of ward administration as agreed by the ward /department manage. - Report reliably any episodes of sickness for self or that are reported to you to the Registered nurse in charge to enable skill mix to be maintained. ## Person Specification ### Work Experience **Essential** - Completion of training for extended roles required by the ward / department. i.e. IV drug administration, Cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, male catheterisation, PCA and Epidural training - Currently working in a UK hospital setting, as a Qualified Nurse or a Qualifying Student ### Knowledge/Skills/Abilities **Essential** - Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping - Ability to work as part of a team - Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e. IHS, Acis, Email use - Ability to organise own workload - Time management/Basic Problem solving skills ### Education/Training/Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Adult Nurse, with current live Registration - Evidence of continuing professional development **Desirable** - Teaching and assessing qualification or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration (secured a position on this type of course) ## Documents - [ps (pdf, 80.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10488618) - [jd (pdf, 424.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10488617) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.