About this role
Job summary
Requirement for 24 hour service cover including Days nights and weekend/bank holidays, we will require full flexibility to cover this service
Closing Date:29.10.26
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 30.10.26
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 02.11.26
We've got an outstanding opportunity for an experienced and senior nurse to take on the role of a Sister/Charge Nurse within Respiratory. The role will be rotational between the respiratory inpatient ward and the new Respiratory High Dependency Unit on ward 10 at Bradford Royal Infirmary.
We are looking for a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual to come and join our team, who has excellent leadership, clinical, communication and interpersonal skills and is passionate about providing a high standard of patient care.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate commitment to personal and service development and will be expected to be a positive role model for the team.
Previous experience of acute nursing at Band 5 for a minimum of 2 years
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Excellent leadership skills and the ability to work under pressure
A dedication to providing a high standard of patient care
Mentorship/teaching qualification
Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Main duties of the job
- The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily running of the ward/ unit. This will include supporting and supervising junior colleagues. They will take responsibility for overseeing the discharge process, ensuring that discharges are coordinated and completed in a timely manner to avoid unnecessary delays.
- The successful candidate will manage and coordinate the nursing and clerical staff, ensuring effective staffing levels, good communication, and efficient ward administration.
- Assists the Ward Manager in the organisation and control of all patient care and treatment maintaining high standards of care.
- Develops leadership skills both professional and managerial.
- Assists in ensuring effective communication with all levels of staff and the whole multidisciplinary team.
- Assists in implementing and maintaining all policies and ensures staff compliance.
- Initiates and develops new ideas for the improvement of services to patients in consultation with the Ward Manager.
- Assists in producing staff rotas, creating shift patterns which meet the care needs of the patients.
- Assists in considering skill mix to develop a workforce capable of meeting patient needs.
- In Ward Manager's absence, investigates and reports on complaints from patients/relatives/carers and staff and reports to Departmental Manager or Matron.
- Investigates and reports accidents and untoward occurrences and reports to Ward Manager or Matron.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Closing date may change dependent on the response
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Post-registration experience of working in an acute medical nursing setting, previous experience at band 5 Regularly in charge of a ward/department Experience of working within the Multidisciplinary team Delivered improvement in patient care
Desirable
Experience in policy development Experience of developing innovative practice Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
Skills Essential
Ability to prioritise care and problem solve Ability to work autonomously Ability to work as part of a team Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate Excellent time management and organisation skills Leadership skills Ability to challenge practice and support staff Ability to make decisions and escalate appropriately Evidence of reflective practice
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors, and staff. Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues. An understanding of the acute medicine patient flow process
Desirable
Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications Essential
Appropriate NMC Registration RN- Adult Nursing Degree/Diploma in Nursing Mentoring/Teaching qualification Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
Post registration qualification in relevant specialty Leadership or management development qualification Advanced communication skills qualification
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 Teaching Hospitals
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)