Senior Staff Nurse

6 days ago


WestonsuperMare, North Somerset, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled nurse to lead our Critical Care Unit as a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse. This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months, available from October 2024 to November 2025, working 28.75 hours per week at 0.77 WTE.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management and leadership of the clinical area, ensuring the provision of high-quality nursing care to patients. This will involve coordinating patient flow, managing safe staffing levels, and promoting a quality service delivered by effective utilisation of resources.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Shift by shift coordination of patient flow and managing safe staffing levels for patient acuity.
  • Provision of high-quality nursing care on the unit through efficient deployment, supervision, monitoring, and education of staff during the shift.
  • Management of resources responsibly and efficiently in keeping with trust policies and responding appropriately to a rapidly changing environment within Critical Care nursing.
  • Liaising with other clinical managers and professional heads to ensure consistency of practice and continuity of care within the unit and trust.
  • Acting promptly on information given to ensure patient-centred care in an environment where patients, visitors, and staff remain safe.
  • Team leadership of up to 5 staff, including registered and unregistered colleagues, requiring appraisal management and supporting progression of the team.

About Us:

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and are an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce.


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