Job summary
Closing Date: 9th December 2025
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: 10th December 2025
Interview expected to take place: 23rd December 2025
An exciting development opportunity has arisen for an experienced and senior nurse to lead the team on Ward 33 (Haematology) at Bradford Royal Infirmary.
We are looking for a highly enthusiastic individual to complement the management team in leading our existing teams on the Haematology Ward.
Ward 33 is a 12 bedded ward, accommodating Malignant and None Malignant Haematology patients who are admitted onto the wards for diagnostic investigations, chemotherapy treatments, acute complications and for palliative care. The wards work closely with the acute oncology service and the Oncology / Haematology day unit.
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 does not need to be competent in administration of chemotherapy and management of chemotherapy induced side effects but will need to work towards this knowledge and skill.
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
Experience
Essential
- 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
- Management of Budget
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
- Computer literate
- Analytical approach to problem solving
Desirable
- Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
- IV Skills: Phlebotomy and drug administration and cannulation
- Administration of chemotherapy
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Knowledge of change management processes
Desirable
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Post registration qualification
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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
- Management of Budget
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
- Computer literate
- Analytical approach to problem solving
Desirable
- Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
- IV Skills: Phlebotomy and drug administration and cannulation
- Administration of chemotherapy
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Knowledge of change management processes
Desirable
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Post registration qualification
Desirable
- 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).
