Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has now arisen to be part of an excellent team in the Acute Medical Unit at Bristol NHS Foundation 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 an highly motivated, enthusiastic individual who can bring his/her clinical expertise to the team, by providing support in leading the delivery of excellent patient care. The successful candidate will also lead in ensuring safe and efficient assessment and triage of medical patients.

The Acute Medical 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.

Enquiries and informal visits are highly encouraged if you wish to arrange an informal visit please contact Senior Sister Laura Rosewall, Mary Ilagan or Billie-Mae Padbury. 01174144515.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for the day to day running of the Acute Medical Unit with a dedicated team of nurses.
• Supervision and support of staff.
• Participation in the planning development and evaluation of services within the Acute Medical unit.

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details
Date posted: 30 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata for part time roles
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 339-MED2553-BAL

Job responsibilities

• Day to day manage of a team of staff working within designated clinical area.
• Work closely with Supervisory Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure the efficient and effective running of area of responsibility.
• Have overall responsibility for ensuring their clinical area is safe during each shift.
• Deputise for the Supervisory Sister/Charge Nurse and form part of the speciality senior nursing team.
• Contribute to the development of patient-centred services.
• Contribute to the successful attainment of Trust and national quality and safety objectives.
• Provide specialist clinical advice and care within designated area of responsibility.
• Ensure safe and effective patient flow through the emergency zone and on to through the inpatient wards.
• The individual will be visible and accessible to patients and their families and staff, ensuring all patients and their families have the opportunity to seek information, help and support or to communicate problematic or celebratory issues.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:

• NMC Registration

Desirable:

• Teaching qualification

Experience
Essential:

• Substantial acute experience

Desirable:

• Leading nursing team per shift
• Experience of supporting junior staff

Employer contact details
Clinical Matron Chiara Brino, chiara.brino@nbt.nhs.uk, 01174144547

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome to apply and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer.