Supervisory Ward Sister | North Bristol NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has now arisen to be part of an excellent team in theWeston Satellite Unit (based in Weston) at North Bristol NHS Trust. We are a forward-thinking department with an emphasis on staff development and training- we believe strongly that supporting our staff to grow and develop creates a great place to work and enables us to provide excellent care with compassion. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual who can bring his/her clinical expertise to the team,

Weston Dialysis Unit values the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to our department, creating a diverse and knowledgeable team who feel motivated and able to influence the future direction of our service.

§ Take personal responsibility for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed Know and follow the advisory guidelines as laid down by the NMC Able to organize and co-ordinate services Assist in the implementation and evaluation of quality/initiatives/standards Plans work of ward, staff training, rosters, short term cover – adjusts to cover emergencies Promote and maintain a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment for all patients and a pleasant and receptive climate for the patients, their relatives and friends Check the readiness for use of special equipment and availability of nursing supplies Recommend and practice acceptable economies for the promotion of an effective and efficient nursing service Develops program of care. Undertakes a full nursing assessment, plan and evaluate nursing care for patients Ensure the safe custody of patients’ valuables and property Ensure the safe custody and administration of medicines Undertake additional nursing skills for administration of IV drugs, undertakesappraisals forward staff, and develops staff Manages sickness and absence Accountablefor own professional actions not directly supervised Managementof recruitment and retention Leads clinical audit Be aware of Trust’s Health and Safety guidelines and attend sessions as required e.g. Fire procedures, manual handling etc.

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 recognized Centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

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.

The post holder will be responsible for leading and monitoring the performance of the nursing team. Also responsible for the development of programs of care, assessing implementing and evaluating nursing care. He/she is designated to ensure the effective running of the ward and managing resources. The ward manager/ Supervisory ward sister has 24-hour responsibility for the ward/ unit and holds and manages the ward budget.

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Jun 2026