Job summary
Closing Date:22nd August 2025
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 23rd August 2025
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 25th August 2025
To line manage a team of Renal Medicine band 7's predominantly based at St Luke's Hospital and Skipton Hospital.
To oversee care at the St Luke's and Skipton in centre Dialysis Units
To provided operational nursing leadership within the CSU of Specialist Medicine.
To project manage the expansion of the expansion of incentre Haemodialysis.
For more specific information please see the job description and person specification.
Main duties of the job
To line manage a team of Renal Medicine band 7's predominantly based at St Luke's Hospital and Skipton Hospital.
To oversee care at the St Luke's and Skipton in centre Dialysis Units
To provided operational nursing leadership within the CSU of Specialist Medicine.
To project manage the expansion of the expansion of incentre Haemodialysis.
For more specific information please see the job description and person specification.
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 line manage a team of Renal Medicine band 7's prodemently based at St Lukes Hospital and Skipton Hospital.
To oversee care at the St Lukes and Skipton in centre Dialysis Units
To provided operational nursing leadership within the CSU of Specialist Medicine.
To project manage the expansion of the expansion of incentre Haemodialysis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To line manage a team of Renal Medicine band 7's prodemently based at St Lukes Hospital and Skipton Hospital.
To oversee care at the St Lukes and Skipton in centre Dialysis Units
To provided operational nursing leadership within the CSU of Specialist Medicine.
To project manage the expansion of the expansion of incentre Haemodialysis.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial management / leadership experience at senior nurse level in relevant clinical specialities Current experience of working within Acute Hospital setting
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Health Policy and its impact on the Professional Nursing Agenda and BTHFT
- Experience of delivering service improvements with demonstrable positive impact on patient safety, patient experience and quality of care
- Evidence of a track record of developing nursing, or research experience and audit application
- Leading and developing a team
- Experience of: - budget management including human resource management - quality assurance - change management - complaints handling - policy implementation - participation in Trust-wide initiatives/ committee membership
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Large scale stakeholder engagement work
Skills
Essential
- oKnowledge of quality, standard setting and audit. oAbility to lead a large team oOrganisation and management skills. oNegotiating skills oTeam building skills oAppraisal skills oAbility to manage change oArticulate with advanced written and verbal communication skills. oAbility to work effectively under pressure. oIT Skills (Including proficiency with Microsoft Office Packages and accurate, fast typing skills) oCapable of working strategically (business planning, service improvements, strategies for infection control) oAbility to meet deadlines oMaintain accurate records oAbility to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary e.g. audit of clinical incidents
- Well-developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand and deliver the Trust's expectations
- Attributes of patient centred approach
- Quality benchmarking
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
- Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role.
Desirable
- Ability to undertake: oRoot cause analysis oService improvement experience
Knowledge
Essential
- oquality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit. obudget and people management ocurrent issues in healthcare/specialty oNursing Agenda oClinical Governance oIPandC oFundamentals of Care oPatient Safety Issues
- Sound political judgement and astuteness in understanding and working with complex policy, and diverse interest groups, and common sense in knowing when to brief "up the line"
- A commitment to improving research services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals
Desirable
- oBest Practice in Speciality oHealth and Safety
- Knowledge of the key regulations, outcomes and assessment methods used by the Care Quality Commission in judgement of healthcare organisations
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse
- Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in a relevant environment
- Post Registration qualification / or robust CPD in relevant speciality
- Recognised Leadership Qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice
Desirable
- A Masters level qualification in relevant subject or evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial management / leadership experience at senior nurse level in relevant clinical specialities Current experience of working within Acute Hospital setting
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Health Policy and its impact on the Professional Nursing Agenda and BTHFT
- Experience of delivering service improvements with demonstrable positive impact on patient safety, patient experience and quality of care
- Evidence of a track record of developing nursing, or research experience and audit application
- Leading and developing a team
- Experience of: - budget management including human resource management - quality assurance - change management - complaints handling - policy implementation - participation in Trust-wide initiatives/ committee membership
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Large scale stakeholder engagement work
Skills
Essential
- oKnowledge of quality, standard setting and audit. oAbility to lead a large team oOrganisation and management skills. oNegotiating skills oTeam building skills oAppraisal skills oAbility to manage change oArticulate with advanced written and verbal communication skills. oAbility to work effectively under pressure. oIT Skills (Including proficiency with Microsoft Office Packages and accurate, fast typing skills) oCapable of working strategically (business planning, service improvements, strategies for infection control) oAbility to meet deadlines oMaintain accurate records oAbility to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary e.g. audit of clinical incidents
- Well-developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand and deliver the Trust's expectations
- Attributes of patient centred approach
- Quality benchmarking
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
- Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role.
Desirable
- Ability to undertake: oRoot cause analysis oService improvement experience
Knowledge
Essential
- oquality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit. obudget and people management ocurrent issues in healthcare/specialty oNursing Agenda oClinical Governance oIPandC oFundamentals of Care oPatient Safety Issues
- Sound political judgement and astuteness in understanding and working with complex policy, and diverse interest groups, and common sense in knowing when to brief "up the line"
- A commitment to improving research services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals
Desirable
- oBest Practice in Speciality oHealth and Safety
- Knowledge of the key regulations, outcomes and assessment methods used by the Care Quality Commission in judgement of healthcare organisations
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse
- Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in a relevant environment
- Post Registration qualification / or robust CPD in relevant speciality
- Recognised Leadership Qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice
Desirable
- A Masters level qualification in relevant subject or evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience
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).
