Job summary
Care of Elderly
An exciting development opportunity has arisen for an experienced and senior nurse to lead the team on ward 29 at Bradford Royal Infirmary.
We are looking for a highly enthusiastic, passionate individual to lead our team, with experience in delivering the highest quality care for older people.
Ward 29 is a modern, purpose built 30 bedded unit, providing downstream acute care for our elderly patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will require a minimum 3 years post registration experience and recent experience at band 6 or above is required. Good leadership and communication skills are essential. Individuals should be flexible and be able to demonstrate they are an excellent role model with the ability to develop excellent interpersonal relationships. They should have a keen interest working in care of the Elderly.
The post holder is responsible for the teaching, mentoring and assessment of students, trainees and professional staff, promoting a learning culture.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience including recent experience in the NHS
- Experience Band 6/equivalent working in Elderly care
- Experience of student / qualified staff supervision.
- Experience in managing a ward/department/team
- Worked within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Involvement in audit and / or research
Skills
Essential
- Management skills
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Advanced skills in core area of Elderly care/Nursing older people
- Ability to challenge practice and support staff
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of specialist CPD.
Desirable
- MSc/Post graduate diploma or relevant post graduate qualification/course
- Understanding of how patient flow works
- Management training
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a health Care profession with current registration to a National Health Professional Body ie. Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy
- Post graduate qualification in teaching and assessing
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience including recent experience in the NHS
- Experience Band 6/equivalent working in Elderly care
- Experience of student / qualified staff supervision.
- Experience in managing a ward/department/team
- Worked within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Involvement in audit and / or research
Skills
Essential
- Management skills
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Advanced skills in core area of Elderly care/Nursing older people
- Ability to challenge practice and support staff
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of specialist CPD.
Desirable
- MSc/Post graduate diploma or relevant post graduate qualification/course
- Understanding of how patient flow works
- Management training
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a health Care profession with current registration to a National Health Professional Body ie. Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy
- Post graduate qualification in teaching and assessing
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
