North Bristol NHS Trust
Supervisory Ward Sister
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Supervisory Ward Sister (SAU & SDEC) – Full-Time Role (Monday–Friday with Occasional Weekend Cover)
About the Role
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) are collaborate to merge in July 2026, creating an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional.
This role allows you to co-lead the Surgical Admissions Unit (SAU) and Surgical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), ensuring high-quality patient-centred care in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.
Ideal candidates will thrive under pressure, embrace change, and have a passion for continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Patient Care
- Collaborative leadership across SAU & SDEC, ensuring safe, excellent patient care.
- Full accountability for shift management, including workflow optimisation.
- Safeguarding admission standards—participating in assessment, planning, and delivery of care.
- Clinical expertise in surgical admissions, multi-disciplinary engagement, and evidence-based practice.
- Audit and continuous quality improvement to adapt to service needs.
Team & Resource Management
- Staff development through flexible resource allocation and up-to-date training.
- Efficient use of facilities, infrastructure, and budget to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Initiative to boost clinical standards, facilitate change, and meet patient-service demands.
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About the Organisation
NBT is a major regional trauma centre, headquartered at Southmead Hospital, serving Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset. With 12,000+ staff, we prioritise exceptional patient-focused healthcare within a diverse, inclusive, and compassionate environment.
We embrace: ✔ Anti-discriminatory practices ✔ Diverse representation (especially underrepresented groups) ✔ Safeguarding ✔ Equality of opportunity
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UHBW’s post-merger wage scales effective from July 2026 apply for all hires post this date.
Vacancies may close early—apply promptly if interested.
Required Knowledge & Experience
Education & Qualifications
Essential: 🔹 Active NMC Pin 🔹 BSc Adult Nursing 🔹 Recognition as a teacher (e.g., teaching qualification) 🔹 Level 3/4 professional development (e.g., master’s level)
Desirable: 🔹 Management accreditation 🔹 Postgraduate qualifications (MSc preferred)
Core Skills & Experience
Essential: 🔹 Specialist expertise in acute surgery + admissions experience 🔹 Significant role in Band 6 / Senior Sister positions 🔹 Strong leadership in post-registration nursing 🔹 Proven ** Change Management**, team leading, and pathway/service development experience 🔹 Exceptional communication with patients, relatives, and multidisciplinary teams
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Desirable: 🔹 Extended admissions unit management experience
Leadership & Personal Attributes
Essential:
- Demonstrated team leadership
- Supportive staff performance/development
- Commitment to patient-centred care
- Initiative and adaptability
Desirable: 🔹 ASW-registered teaching qualifications 🔹 Development towards Formal Lifelong Learning Portfolio (FLLP)
Application & Additional Information
- Submissions are processed via TRAC or email verification—check your inbox (including spam).
- For unsuccessful shortlisting, you will be informed within three weeks of closing.
- No reimbursement of interview-related travel expenses.
If you require support as a disability-conscious or eligible candidate, contact: 0117 414 1151
An intensified pre-employment screening process applies to all successful candidates.
We actively promote applicants from BME, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and underrepresented groups at Band 8a+—your background is celebrated here.
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