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 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
Access to a car and valid UK driving license is required for this post.
part-time and a flexible working can be considered.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for assessing patient needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of a programme of care which is evidence based utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensure involvement with the patient, family, carers and significant others.
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
For further information please contact:
Sophie Peel sophie.peel@bthft.nhs.uk
Danielle Clarke danielle.clarke@bthft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please contact:
Sophie Peel sophie.peel@bthft.nhs.uk
Danielle Clarke danielle.clarke@bthft.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Current / recent Acute Hospital experience in the role of Registered Nurse
- Experience of working in the community in the role of Registered Nurse
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of English.
- Good communication/interpersonal skills
- Ability to plan own time and that of junior staff, use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills
- Capable of working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- IV skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the concept of virtual services
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- 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.
- Good understanding of common conditions such as diabetes and dementia. Including the physical, psychological and emotional needs of the patient.
- Understands the limits of the job role. Has the knowledge to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate.
Desirable
- Understanding of current National, Regional and Local nursing issues
Qualifications
Essential
- UK Registered Nurse (Adult)
Desirable
- Health Service related Degree
- Support for learning in practice certificate
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to develop both personally and professionally within the role as the service needs require
- Must hold a valid UK driving licence
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Current / recent Acute Hospital experience in the role of Registered Nurse
- Experience of working in the community in the role of Registered Nurse
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of English.
- Good communication/interpersonal skills
- Ability to plan own time and that of junior staff, use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills
- Capable of working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- IV skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the concept of virtual services
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- 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.
- Good understanding of common conditions such as diabetes and dementia. Including the physical, psychological and emotional needs of the patient.
- Understands the limits of the job role. Has the knowledge to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate.
Desirable
- Understanding of current National, Regional and Local nursing issues
Qualifications
Essential
- UK Registered Nurse (Adult)
Desirable
- Health Service related Degree
- Support for learning in practice certificate
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to develop both personally and professionally within the role as the service needs require
- Must hold a valid UK driving licence
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).
