North Bristol NHS Trust

Sister

The closing date is 09 December 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Weston Dialysis Unit as a Sister/ Charge Nurse!

You will be an experienced Band 5 or already a sister/ charge nurse looking for a change or an opportunity to shine and show your potential as a future Leader in Nursing care, Renal experience is not necessary as this will be taught.

Although your primary post will be based at your successful unit; You will be asked to support other areas within the division and especially the other renal units within North Bristol Trust to gain interdisciplinary working, gain knowledge and auditing as well as networking with other teams.

Please note, this post is based at Weston Dialysis unit (Ambleside Renal unit) Weston general Hospital, please ensure you can commute here prior to applying.

Main duties of the job

  • Radar, complaints
  • E-rostering.
  • Daily ward management and leading the team with confidence
  • Supporting the Senior Sister
  • Undertake audits and participate in weekly quality meetings
  • Leading board rounds, MDT working,
  • Having difficult conversations,
  • Registered nurse with current NMC licence to practice.
  • Evidence of continued professional development i.e. a professional portfolio and participation in appraisal and development review. recruitment and retention
  • To have achieved a recognized teaching & assessing qualification.
  • Completion of training for additional clinical skills required in the department
  • Evidence of attendance at mandatory training appropriate to the role.
  • Competence in the use of computers and electronic communication systems or expectation to develop existing skills further as the needs of the service dictate.
  • Evidence of an ability to critically appraise and utilize research to maintain and improve patient care.
  • Renal and dialysis experience however desirable not essential

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Details

Date posted

25 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata for part time roles.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

339-ASCR4770-HN

Job locations

Weston Dialysis unit (ambleside)

Grange Road

Weston-super-mare

BS23 4TQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a highly skilled band 5 or experienced band 6 nurse, who would be able to hit the ground running.

A good understanding or working knowledge of band 6 management roles would be advantageous.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a highly skilled band 5 or experienced band 6 nurse, who would be able to hit the ground running.

A good understanding or working knowledge of band 6 management roles would be advantageous.

Person Specification

NMc

Essential

  • Years experience at a band 5
  • Leadership Qualification or willingness to undertake
  • Range of experience in Adult nursing Care
  • BSC Hons Adult Nursing

Desirable

  • Bsc Hons in Adult care Nursing

Essential

Essential

  • Three Years experience at a band 5
  • Evidence Leadership within role and willingness to undertake

Desirable

  • Renal or Similar experience
  • Leadership with in the NHS
  • Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team and running nurse led clinic
  • Understanding the Renal dialysis unit (desirable) but not essential
Person Specification

NMc

Essential

  • Years experience at a band 5
  • Leadership Qualification or willingness to undertake
  • Range of experience in Adult nursing Care
  • BSC Hons Adult Nursing

Desirable

  • Bsc Hons in Adult care Nursing

Essential

Essential

  • Three Years experience at a band 5
  • Evidence Leadership within role and willingness to undertake

Desirable

  • Renal or Similar experience
  • Leadership with in the NHS
  • Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team and running nurse led clinic
  • Understanding the Renal dialysis unit (desirable) but not essential

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Weston Dialysis unit (ambleside)

Grange Road

Weston-super-mare

BS23 4TQ


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Weston Dialysis unit (ambleside)

Grange Road

Weston-super-mare

BS23 4TQ


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Lisa Ford

Lisa.Ford@nbt.nhs.uk

01174140764

Details

Date posted

25 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata for part time roles.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

339-ASCR4770-HN

Job locations

Weston Dialysis unit (ambleside)

Grange Road

Weston-super-mare

BS23 4TQ


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