Job summary
Closing Date: 09.07.25
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 10.7.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: week commencing 21.07.25
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and senior nurse to support in leading the team on Ward 17 at Bradford Royal Infirmary.
We are looking for a highly enthusiastic individual to come and join our 20 - 24 bedded young frailty unit. We are passionate about the care of frail adults who require hospital admission.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team including Geriatricians, nurses, resident doctors, physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, and the wider MDT, who work collaboratively to treat a complex mix of acutely unwell, frail, medical patients.
We welcome applications from nurses who feel they can undertake this role and meet the demands of this challenging but rewarding post.
Main duties of the job
This is a key post in the provision of supporting nursing leadership and management for the ward & departmental teams. Communicating with all members of the multi-disciplinary team as well as 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.
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 refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum three years post registration experience, including basic leadership and management of clinical shifts in ward environment
- Optimising patient flow, working with SAFER principles
- Appropriate escalation including workforce
Desirable
- Experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty
- Experience of participating in clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead and work as part of a team
- Mentoring and counselling skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Computer literate
- Analytical approach to problem solving
Desirable
- Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
- Change management skills
- IV Skills: Phlebotomy, drug administration and cannulation
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
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Post registration qualification
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum three years post registration experience, including basic leadership and management of clinical shifts in ward environment
- Optimising patient flow, working with SAFER principles
- Appropriate escalation including workforce
Desirable
- Experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty
- Experience of participating in clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead and work as part of a team
- Mentoring and counselling skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Computer literate
- Analytical approach to problem solving
Desirable
- Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
- Change management skills
- IV Skills: Phlebotomy, drug administration and cannulation
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
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Post registration qualification
- Teaching and assessing qualification
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).
