Job summary
Closing Date: 26.01.25 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 27.01.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 03.02.25
An exciting development opportunity has arisen for an experienced and senior nurse to join the team on ward 27 at Bradford Royal Infirmary as the Ward Manager.
We are looking for a highly enthusiastic individual to complement the management team in leading our existing team Medically Optimized for Discharge ward. The Ward is a 28 bedded mixed sex ward, accommodating patients who are medically optomized for discharge awaiting complex discharge planning.
This is a key post in the provision of supporting nursing leadership and management for the ward & departmental teams. Communicating with the consultants, nursing staff, junior medical staff, patients and relatives is an essential aspect of the role. This role is key to ensuring that excellent standards of care are consistently maintained, and the post holder will be expected to be a positive role model for the team.
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.
The successful candidate should have a proactive approach to complex discharge planning and be able to work effectively as part of the MDT .
The post holder is responsible for the teaching, mentoring and assessment of students, trainees and professional staff, promoting a learning culture.
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
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
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Post registration qualification
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead and work as part of a team
- Mentoring and counselling skills
- Change management skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Analytical approach to problem solving
- Administration of chemotherapy
Desirable
- Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
- IV Skills: Phlebotomy and drug administration and cannulation
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience, including basic leadership and management of clinical shifts in ward environment
- Optimising patient flow, working with SAFER principles
Desirable
- Experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty
- Experience of participating in clinical audit
- Management of budgets
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of change management processes
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Post registration qualification
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead and work as part of a team
- Mentoring and counselling skills
- Change management skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Analytical approach to problem solving
- Administration of chemotherapy
Desirable
- Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
- IV Skills: Phlebotomy and drug administration and cannulation
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience, including basic leadership and management of clinical shifts in ward environment
- Optimising patient flow, working with SAFER principles
Desirable
- Experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty
- Experience of participating in clinical audit
- Management of budgets
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of change management processes
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
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).
