Job summary
We are looking for motivated and compassionate nurses who have a genuine interest in working with frailty and stroke patients to deliver high standards of care. We are looking for nurses who are wanting to provide our patients with the best experience and treatment possible and are ready for the challenge of helping us to further develop our rehabilitation services.
The rehab units are based within South Bristol Community Hospital. We have 2 wards a frailty unit and a sub-acute stroke unit. (SSARU)
If you are a Registered Nurse who enjoys working with patients to improve quality of life and promote independence then this is an exciting opportunity to join us in our rehabilitation units.
You will be an integral multidisciplinary team, all working together, to deliver individualised nursing and rehabilitation care to patients with the common goal of delivering the best outcomes possible for our patients.
In both units patients present with a broad range of conditions including stroke, orthopaedic, frail elderly, post-surgery and other long term neurological conditions and we work with them to help them attain the highest level of personal independence prior to discharge.
Whether you are a newly qualified or an experienced nurse - this is a chance to develop your skills in highly supportive teams.
Main duties of the job
The unit nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for frailty and stroke patients and will provide and maintain a high standard of patient focussed care that ensures patient safety; dignity and respect are paramount to the care delivered.
The post holder will-
Provide, monitor and ensure that a high standard of safe and effective nursing care is maintained via professional actions, verbal and written skills.
With the support of senior staff be responsible for the initial holistic assessment, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients who are acutely and chronically unwell; often with complex needs arising from the stroke and frail cohort.
Carry out a range of routine and non-routine tasks including medication rounds, clinical observations, planning, implementing, and evaluating care plans, assisting patients to meet their daily care needs, health promotion, venepuncture, planning discharges for patients.
Work Pattern
- You will be expected to work across 7 days including nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rostered basis.
- Day shift 07:00 19:30
- Night shift 19:00 07:30
Details
- Date posted: 04 November 2026
- Closing date: 17 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata, per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 083-8385618-SL
- Job locations: South Bristol Community Hospital, Hengrove Way, Bristol, BS14 0DE, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent experience in adult nursing role
- Current NMC registration
Skills, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Effective communication skills written, verbal and no-verbal with the ability to adapt communication for individuals with communication difficulties
- Able to function effectively as a multi-disciplinary team member
- Able to make clinically reasoned judgements when working with a variety of conditions
- Able to work autonomously, and ability to know when to seek appropriate advice / guidance from senior staff
- Evidence that can demonstrate problem solving skills in a relevant clinical setting
- Effective time management and caseload management in a relevant clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience of the application of health, safety and risk management policies
- Working with a range of professionals in Health or Social Care
- Relevant recent experience in a rehab environment
- Relevant experience in an acute or community setting (either student of post graduate) demonstrating a broad range of clinical undergraduate experience
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth?
Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. It's time to turn your dream into reality!
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits we offer.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find as an attachment on this vacancy.
Employer details
- Employer name: Sirona care & health CIC
- Address: South Bristol Community Hospital, Hengrove Way, Bristol, BS14 0DE, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/