About this role
Job summary
Closing Date:19.10.26
Shortlisting from:W/C 20.10.26
Interview expected to take place following shortlisting:commencing 26.10.26
We are looking for motivated, hardworking, caring, & compassionate individuals, looking to start a rewarding career as a Band 5 Registered Nurse at BTHFT
Are passionate about patient care & want to develop skills & knowledge, then we are keen to hear from you. Enthusiasm, motivation & compassion are qualities & skills considered essential for this role. The role of a Registered Nurse is varied, both equally challenging and rewarding, you will be at the forefront of providing direct patient care. Whilst also supporting the wider multi-disciplinary teams in your department and across the wider Trust who are motivated in promoting the delivery of clinically effective patient centred care & a dynamic service to all our patients & families
You should be able to demonstrate a good verbal & written command of English, alongside excellent communication & interpersonal skills as you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the patients' healthcare experiences by contributing to the ongoing support of the patients and their relative/visitors.
Whether you have previous Band 5 experience or are an NQN, we will provide you with training for the role, support & career development & progression opportunities & welcome your application to join the friendly teams in our: ICU, Trauma & Orthopaedics & Renal Units
Main duties of the job
Please note this role supports a 24/7 service and therefore, as Registered Nurse, you will be required to work a combination of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and Bank Holidays:
- Early Shift: 7:00am-15:00pm / 7:30am - 15:30pm
- Long Day: 7:00 am - 7:30pm / 07:30am - 8pm
- Late Shift: 12:00 Noon - 8pm
- Night Shift: 7pm - 7:30 am / 7:30-pm - 8am
Flexible Working: If you would like to discuss the flexible working options for the role, please contact the email/phone number provided on this job advertisement.
Full time hours = 37.5 Hrs
Part time hours = 23.5 Hrs to 30 Hrs.
The Minimum required hours for this role are = 23.5 Hrs.
Previous applicants need not apply.
About us
The post is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team which contributes to the effective and economical use of available resources such as stock control and the ordering of supplies. The jobholder will be required to supervise junior staff on a day-to-day basis as directed by the line manager.
Job description Job responsibilities
CLINICALResponsible for assessing patient needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of a programme of care which is evidence based utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensure involvement with the patient, family, carers and significant others.Continuously assesses condition of patients including suitability for discharge.Organise own workload and that of junior staff/students to ensure that the interests of the patients/clients are met.Contributes to the effective and economical use of resources and safe use of equipment.Carries out nursing duties within Trust policies, procedures and guidelines under the directionof the ward/department manager and providing feedback of issues of concern.Practices systems and models of nursing and evidence based care which contribute to the quality of the patients experience.Contributes to the performance management through the efficient delivery of care.Works as part of the multidisciplinary team fostering good interdepartmental relationships and helping to achieve high morale for patients and staff and continuous quality improvement.Continuously develops relevant skills and knowledge within the clinical specialty.Promotes health education involves patients and carers appropriately in decision making.Deals effectively and sensitively with patients/relatives/carers issues/concerns collaboratingwith the PALS service, follows the Trust Policy on handling complaints.Actively participates in the clinical governance process.Works within national policy frameworks relevant to the patient group and specialty area i.e. Child Protection, Vulnerable Adults, Mental Health Act.Participates in and supports national strategy for service development i.e. National Service Frameworks, Cancer Plan & Collaboratives.Formally documents care given in line with Trust policies and procedure and in order tomaintain accurate patient records.Ward based staff may handle small amounts of cash and take responsibility for the recording and safe storage of patients valuables.
LEADERSHIPTakes individual responsibility and recognises corporate responsibility for NHS Agendas i.e. Investors in People, Agenda for Change, Improving Working Lives, Learning together Working Together, Patient & Public Involvement.Participates in service development, identifies and promotes the need for change and works within a change management process to motivate others.
Participates in leadership activities within the clinical team and supports the maintenance of acohesive multi-disciplinary and multi-organisational team.Takes charge of the ward/department in the absence of the ward/department manager or asrequired, leading the clinical team and ensuring adherence to all policies.Performance is monitored on an ongoing basis and participates in Individual PerformanceReview annually. Conducts appraisal of junior staff.Attends and contributes to ward/department meetings.
EDUCATIONTakes responsibility for teaching, supervising, mentoring and assessing all grades of staff undertaking continuing development and students undertaking programmes leading to professional qualification.Undertakes clinical supervision and acts as a supervisor of others.Undertakes mandatory training within required timescales, meets training requirements andachieves timely update.Undertakes relevant clinical courses to develop specialist knowledge & skills.Participates in education activities as a key worker and cascade trainer.Creates and maintains a learning environment and promotes a learning culture for all staff andstudents and promotes the use of E-learning to meet CNST standards.Supports learners in order to ensure understanding of the relevance of R&D to the provision of quality care.
RESEARCHResponsible for the implementation of evidence based nursing care.Carries out relevant literature searches pertinent to patient care.Carries out nursing care audit.Develops research questions arising from clinical challenges.Produces reports and disseminates information to colleagues across the Trust.Contributes to the R&D developmental plan for ward/department.Understands the process of writing a research proposal and is aware of the Trust R&D Approval policy and the process for ethical approval.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Good verbal and written command of English Good communication/interpersonal skills Ability to plan own time and that of junior staff, use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills. Capable of working within a multidisciplinary team Ability to access patient needs and plan, implement and evaluate care appropriately.
Knowledge Essential
Understand of Information Governance and Confidentiality.
Other Requirements Essential
Demonstrates a commitment to develop both personally and professionally within the role as the service needs require.
Qualifications Essential
UK Registered Nurse (Adult Nursing) Pin Number/Certificates
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
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)