Staff Nurse - Ward 18

Job summary

Responsible for the assessment of patients' care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of patient care.

Participates in team leadership and the management of the ward/department, including supervision and delegation of work to junior staff as directed by the ward/department manager

Participates in teaching, mentoring and assessing of students, trainees and professional staff

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the ENT and Max Fax team here at the Bradford Royal Infirmary.Ward 18 is a 22 bedded unit and a 4 bedded progressive care unit, consisting of trauma and elective caseloads across both specialties which include major head and neck surgery, flap reconstruction and complex airway management. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop their skills in both areas and in particular tracheostomy care and emergency tracheostomy management.This is a very busy environment with a wide variety of complex clinical cases and as such, the successful candidate must possess excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills (experience within the field of ENT and Max Fax is desirable but not essential).

Main duties of the job

We are committed to delivering high standards of multi-disciplinary patient focused care; the post holder would be an integral part of this process and will be essential to improving service delivery.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received.

You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

The post is based at the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

A structured preceptorship period of training and development will be provided with the support of the Practice Development Nurse and/or training department.

Summary of most important Experience/Skills/Qualifications required:

RGN

Genuine interest in caring for patients

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in challenging circumstances

Ability to manage time

Capable to keep calm and work under pressure in a demanding area using team work

If you feel you are this person then we invite you to join a highly skilled, caring and professional team as a Staff Nurse

Enquiries to:

Sister Trellie Villariza 01274 364396

We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.

Closing Date: 07.07.23 (This date may change dependent on the response)

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