Staff Nurse in Bristol inBristol PUBLISHED FRI 31 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Staff Nurse Job details Posting date: 31 October 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £3.53 - £39041.42/year Hours: Full time Closing date: 28 November 2025 Location: Bristol, Somerset, BS16 2UU Company: Active Care Group Job type: Permanent Job reference: Activecare_87222 Apply for this job Summary Come and join one of the UK's largest providers in Neuro and Mental Healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. We'd like you to join us as a Staff Nurse - RMN, at our Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre in Bristol. At Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre we work to enable patients to achieve clearly defined and agreed goals. We treat individuals from the age of 16 with an acquired or traumatic brain injury. We're committed to ensuring our residents feel safe, happy and empowered. What you'll be working: 37.5 hours per week, on a rota basis (Days, Nights, Weekends) What you'll be doing: To be an active participant in the multidisciplinary team, formulating care plans and utilising appropriate assessments. In conjunction with other health professionals, assess and manage risks identified through assessment of patients/residents. To regularly review risk factors and work in conjunction with other health professionals to modify care plans as appropriate. Where applicable, to act as the primary nurse for inpatient stay. To ensure that clinical practice is evidenced based and consistent with relevant Guidelines (NICE, NMC, best practice) and the organisations policies and procedures. To undertake clinical supervision to further develop competence and clinical practice. To act as a mentor/preceptor to students/support workers or health care assistants as appropriate. To supervise junior staff in carrying out their care plans. To liaise effectively with all actively involved in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients/residents. To maintain and update relevant knowledge and skills; maintain a professional portfolio and participate in further training as appropriate, in order to enhance quality of care for patients/residents and carers. To comply with the Active Care Group Health and Safety Policies and Protocols in order to contribute to safe working practices. To protect vulnerable adults/children from internal/external factors and act as a Patient Advocate. Newly registered nurses joining the NMC register are supported through a site-based preceptorship programme, tailored to their individual needs, to ensure they have the best possible start to their nursing career. What you'll have: A current NMC registration RMN A legal right to work in the UK We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer. What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Benefit App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A Nest Personal Pension account Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 for Nurses, Therapists & Doctors, £500 all other roles, by recommending someone you know and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.
2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.
Clinical Skills:
1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.
2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.
3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.
4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.
6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).
Soft Skills:
1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.
2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.
5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills:
1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.
2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.
3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).
Continuing Professional Development:
1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.
Employment Considerations:
1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.
2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.
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