Job summary
Closing Date: 27/04/2026 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 28/04/2026 -
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 04/04/2026 -
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for a versatile and skilled paediatric nurse to join our multi-disciplinary ACE team, which is our virtual ward/hospital at home service.
We are an award winning service caring for children in the Bradford district ensuring acute admissions to hospital are avoided where it is safe to do so. Following set pathways you will ensure that sick children remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes, and in the care of their relatives/carers with clinical oversight and expertise from the ACE team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of a defined caseload and will providing specialised nursing care and advice.
The service aims to reduce hospital admissions to the Paediatric wards at Bradford Royal Infirmary by providing an excellent level of support to families. This will benefit the Children of the Bradford district and ensure safe capacity is maintained on the Paediatric Wards.
The candidate will participate in the expansion and development of the service in line with the new NHS 10 year plan.
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
To come and join our team you will need to have good clinical assessment skills with a track record of being able to formulate safe plans of care.
You will need to have an evidence basedknowledge and understanding of a variety of paediatric conditions in addition to above average communication skills.
The post holder will be expected towork autonomously, whilst reporting back to the Team leader and on call consultants.
In order to be part of this exciting and dynamic team the successful candidate will have a positive attitude and be keen to take on new challenges.
A current full UK / EU driving licence is essential in addition to access to a vehicle to carry out duties.
Shifts are 11.5 hours and includes weekends and bank holidays.
Please also refer to the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To come and join our team you will need to have good clinical assessment skills with a track record of being able to formulate safe plans of care.
You will need to have an evidence basedknowledge and understanding of a variety of paediatric conditions in addition to above average communication skills.
The post holder will be expected towork autonomously, whilst reporting back to the Team leader and on call consultants.
In order to be part of this exciting and dynamic team the successful candidate will have a positive attitude and be keen to take on new challenges.
A current full UK / EU driving licence is essential in addition to access to a vehicle to carry out duties.
Shifts are 11.5 hours and includes weekends and bank holidays.
Please also refer to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience as a Children's Nurse.
- Experience of working with children and young people with complex health care needs & conditions, providing nursing support to them & their families
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community nursing setting
- Experience of working within a multi-cultural environment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently, organise and prioritise own workload and to make reasoned decisions under pressure.
- Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent leadership and change management skills
- Ability to participate in the initiation and development of new pathways and local variety of projects.
- Able to work as part of a multi-professional team
- Excellent time management skills and a flexible approach to working
- Ability to contribute to the training and education of others in both primary and secondary care settings
- Ability to present care management perspectives to other professional agencies
- Ability to assess patients and formulate appropriate plans adhering to local and national guidance.
- Ability to reflect on practice, perform audit and recommend change
- Appraisal skills
Desirable
- Expert IV skills
- Computer skills- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Be able to recognise the deteriorating child and escalate when appropriate
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Appropriate safeguarding adults and children training and knowledge.
Desirable
- Understanding of IPM and Systm1/ EPR
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (child) or RSCN
- ENB997/8 or SLIP or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification or actively working towards
Desirable
- Community Specialist Practitioner Degree
- EPALS course or equivalent
- Nurse Prescribing
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience as a Children's Nurse.
- Experience of working with children and young people with complex health care needs & conditions, providing nursing support to them & their families
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community nursing setting
- Experience of working within a multi-cultural environment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently, organise and prioritise own workload and to make reasoned decisions under pressure.
- Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent leadership and change management skills
- Ability to participate in the initiation and development of new pathways and local variety of projects.
- Able to work as part of a multi-professional team
- Excellent time management skills and a flexible approach to working
- Ability to contribute to the training and education of others in both primary and secondary care settings
- Ability to present care management perspectives to other professional agencies
- Ability to assess patients and formulate appropriate plans adhering to local and national guidance.
- Ability to reflect on practice, perform audit and recommend change
- Appraisal skills
Desirable
- Expert IV skills
- Computer skills- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Be able to recognise the deteriorating child and escalate when appropriate
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Appropriate safeguarding adults and children training and knowledge.
Desirable
- Understanding of IPM and Systm1/ EPR
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (child) or RSCN
- ENB997/8 or SLIP or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification or actively working towards
Desirable
- Community Specialist Practitioner Degree
- EPALS course or equivalent
- Nurse Prescribing
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).
