About this role
Job summary
Closing Date: 17.08.26
Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 18.08.26
Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 04.09.26
We are recruiting for a Sister/Charge Nurse to join us at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This post will be based across the Coronary Care Unit and Ward 22 (Cardiology).
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day supervision of their ward, effectively motivating, and directing staff to ensure that time and resources are managed through effective teamwork.They will ensure that staff have a clear understanding of their duties and responsibilities and of the standards of performance and conduct expected of them. They will alsoorganise their team on a daily basis, deploying staff appropriately according to their skills and experience.
Main duties of the job
To function as a competent clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area. To deliver direct patient care whilst, co-ordinating andoverseeing nursing practice. To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of clinical activities duringtheir span of duty. To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of resources todeliver high quality care to their client group. To deputise for the ward/ department manager in his / her absence,driving forward evidence based practice and taking responsibility for thesupervision of staff and the policies and practices that operate within theirclinical area. Proactively support in de-escalating site by facilitating flow anddischarges from the wards To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on this role and an in-depth role description, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Significant medical nursing experience including acute cardiology experience working at band 5 Delivered improvement in patient care Worked within a multidisciplinary team
Skills Essential
Ability to prioritise and problem solve Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Additional clinical skills - cannulation, phlebotomy, intravenous drugs, ECG interpretation Ability to make decisions and escalate appropriately Ability to challenge practice and support staff
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Understands how acute medicine patient flow works
Qualifications Essential
RGN - adult nursing Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience/ working towards Teaching and Assessing in practice qualification (SLIP/ENB 6590 /998)
Values Essential
We are one team We care We value people
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 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bradford Royal Infirmary Coronary Care Unit
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)