Job summary An exciting opportunity has opened for a permanent band 6 in Renal within ASCCR. The ASCCR division has a dynamic workforce, who are keen to help support and develop nurses interested in experiencing this exciting and changeable environment. Applicants must hold a mentorship qualification (or equivalent course) and have substantial band 5 experience. In joining our team, you will bring your skills and passion to provide the highest quality patient-focused care and compassion for our patients. You must be a team player with excellent communications skills and have the ability to work using your own initiative as well as part of the wider team. In return, you will find your contribution is valued and that you are supported through excellent management and a teamwork approach, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. We offer comprehensive learning and development support, excellent training opportunities and support to broaden your experience, knowledge and skills as a qualified nurse Main duties of the job The role of the band 6 Sister is to support, contribute to and assist the Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse in the leadership and the management of the Ward/unit team within Medicine and to support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the development, monitoring and implementation of high quality, evidence-based clinical care to ensure continuity of service provision and standards are maintained and improved. The band 6 Sister will act as a role model and clinical specialist within the particular clinical speciality, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team. The band 6 Sister will act as a role model for staff on the ward sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team. 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. 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. Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 339-LMH5479-B Job locations North Bristol Nhs Trust Gate 8b North Bristol NHS Trust Westbury-on-trym Bristol BS10 5NB 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 An understanding of Renal medicine, haemodialysis and transplant surgery as well as patient flow will support the daily running of the ward 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 An understanding of Renal medicine, haemodialysis and transplant surgery as well as patient flow will support the daily running of the ward Person Specification shortlisting criteria Essential Current registration with the NMC Experience of working within an MDT Teaching and assessing ualification or euivalent Desirable Experience of Audit Understanding of dols and MCA ASSERTIVE AND CONFIDENT Person Specification shortlisting criteria Essential Current registration with the NMC Experience of working within an MDT Teaching and assessing ualification or euivalent Desirable Experience of Audit Understanding of dols and MCA ASSERTIVE AND CONFIDENT 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 North Bristol Nhs Trust Gate 8b North Bristol NHS Trust Westbury-on-trym Bristol BS10 5NB Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)