Job summary
Closing Date: 09.09.25
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 10.09.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 15.09.25
A Band 6 opportunity has arisen on Ward 3 BRI.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring Senior Staff Nurse looking to develop their management skills and undertake a Band 6 role within a busy Elderly care admissions unit.
The post is to support the Ward Manager and existing Sisters in the development of the ward and the delivery of excellent care to our patients.
The successful candidate will have line management responsibility and would be expected to effectively manage people alongside training and clinical supervisory responsibilities.
The Sister/Charge Nurse role will contribute to the operational management of a safe and quality service delivery on Ward 3 , management of the workforce, budgetary oversight, patient experience, recruitment and retention of staff and effective patient management and flow.
An important aspect of the role will be promoting a positive, supportive working environment which values and supports staff. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential and this will need to be demonstrated at interview. Individuals should be flexible and be able to demonstrate they are an excellent role model with the ability to develop positive and professional interpersonal relationships.
Main duties of the job
Follows the NMC code of conduct/practice
Effective management of health and safety issues.
Assists the Ward Matron/Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the organisation/delivery and monitoring of all aspects of service users requirements.
Assist in assessing the requirements of the unit and assist in accurate control of the unit's budget.
Assist in monitoring sickness and absence and accurate sickness management.
Assist in implementing and compliance of all trust policies and guidelines.
Initiate and develop improvements of services delivered to service users after discussion with senior sister and the ward team.
Assist occasionally in production of the ward staff rotas to meet the care needs of the service users.
Assist in fostering an environment that is conducive to positive change and empowerment.
Investigates and reports untoward occurrences and maintains a safe environment at all times.
Ensures safe custody and storage of medication and hazardous materials.
Assists in recruitment, selection and retention of staff.
Assist in maintaining staff records.
Attend all the necessary mandatory training sessions and ensure full compliance withal trust policies.
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
Assist with the management of a team of staff ranging from Health care assistants to Band 5 staff nurses.
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care required for a range of elderly service users.
To establish good lines of communication with members of the multi-disciplinary team, we work very closely with Physiotherapy /Occupational therapy/medical social workers and social services and the MAIDT team
The post holder must be able to communicate clearly and accurately to other team members on a daily basis.
To attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings/ward meetings/clinical governance meetings.
To assist in achieving the necessary goals and targets set by the Trust and to ensure quality of care is maintained at all times.
To liaise with service users family members/carers, and to offer help and support when required.
To assist in ensuring all team members carry out their role in a professional effective manner.
To complete audits and give feedback to the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist with the management of a team of staff ranging from Health care assistants to Band 5 staff nurses.
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care required for a range of elderly service users.
To establish good lines of communication with members of the multi-disciplinary team, we work very closely with Physiotherapy /Occupational therapy/medical social workers and social services and the MAIDT team
The post holder must be able to communicate clearly and accurately to other team members on a daily basis.
To attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings/ward meetings/clinical governance meetings.
To assist in achieving the necessary goals and targets set by the Trust and to ensure quality of care is maintained at all times.
To liaise with service users family members/carers, and to offer help and support when required.
To assist in ensuring all team members carry out their role in a professional effective manner.
To complete audits and give feedback to the team.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Acute medical nursing experience preferably in care of older people
- Regularly in charge of a ward
- Delivered improvement in patient care
- Worked within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and problem solve
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Additional clinical skills e.g. cannulation, phlebotomy, intravenous drugs
- Ability to make decisions and escalate appropriately
- Ability to challenge practice and support staff
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understands how acute medicine patient flow works
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN - adult nursing
- Teaching and Assessing in practice qualification (SLIP)
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience/ working towards
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Acute medical nursing experience preferably in care of older people
- Regularly in charge of a ward
- Delivered improvement in patient care
- Worked within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and problem solve
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Additional clinical skills e.g. cannulation, phlebotomy, intravenous drugs
- Ability to make decisions and escalate appropriately
- Ability to challenge practice and support staff
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understands how acute medicine patient flow works
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN - adult nursing
- Teaching and Assessing in practice qualification (SLIP)
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience/ working towards
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).
