Job summary
Closing date: 23/12/25
Shortlisting to commence: 29/12/25
Interviews to take place: 05/12/26
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring senior staff nurse or an existing Band 6 looking to develop their management skills within the Elective Surgery Pathway. This role offers the chance to lead and support a dynamic team, ensuring high standards of patient care and operational efficiency.
Ward 21 comprises 23 beds, including 6 monitored beds for higher acuity post-operative patients. We care for patients undergoing surgery across multiple specialties, including:
- General Surgery
- Urology
- Gastroenterology
- ENT
- Head & Neck
- Gynaecology
We work closely with the Elective Day Case Unit, Elective Short Stay Ward, and Enhanced Recovery Nurses to ensure smooth patient flow and an exceptional patient experience throughout the elective pathway.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical leadership and act as a role model for nursing staff.
- Support the Ward Manager in day-to-day operations and staff management.
- Ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based care for elective surgical patients.
- Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering a positive learning environment.
Essential Criteria:
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Significant experience in surgical nursing.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively.
Desirable:
- Previous Band 6 experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development in leadership or management.
Informal discussions can be made to Camille Mitchell (Ward Manager) 01274364383 or Nichola Rennard (Deputy Matron) on 01274364880
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.
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, final salary pension scheme including life assurance cover and advice on childcare.
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
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Experience
Essential
- Significant Band 5/ Band 6 experience in Surgery (minimum of 2 years)
- Change management skills and experience. Experience of staff management.
Desirable
- Management of clinical risk experience
- Varied clinical background
- Practice Development knowledge/experience
Skills
Essential
- IV Skills
- Good verbal and written command of English
- Computer literacy including email, data entry, PowerPoint
- Leadership & communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Effective listening and interpersonal skills
- Leadership course/qualification
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Appraisal Skills
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Diploma/Degree in Adult nursing
- Teaching & Assessing in practice qualification SLIP/ENB6590/998
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Experience
Essential
- Significant Band 5/ Band 6 experience in Surgery (minimum of 2 years)
- Change management skills and experience. Experience of staff management.
Desirable
- Management of clinical risk experience
- Varied clinical background
- Practice Development knowledge/experience
Skills
Essential
- IV Skills
- Good verbal and written command of English
- Computer literacy including email, data entry, PowerPoint
- Leadership & communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Effective listening and interpersonal skills
- Leadership course/qualification
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Appraisal Skills
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Diploma/Degree in Adult nursing
- Teaching & Assessing in practice qualification SLIP/ENB6590/998
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).
