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.

Essential requirements

• 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.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 389-26-8352575

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
• 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
• 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
• Appropriate NMC Registration RN- Adult Nursing
• Degree/Diploma in Nursing
• Mentoring/Teaching qualification
• Evidence of current CPD

Desirable

• Experience in policy development
• Experience of developing innovative practice
• Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
• Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
• Knowledge of change management processes
• 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. 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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

For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager, Alex Bastow, alexandra.bastow@bthft.nhs.uk