Job summary
Closing date: 04/01/2026
Shortlisting to commence: 05/01/2026
Interviews to take place: 12/01/2026
Bradford Teaching Hospitals Intensive Care Unit offers 8 Level 3 beds and 8 Level 2 beds. The service provides high quality, complex care to some of our most vulnerable patients.
As a Staff Nurse, you'll work within a highly skilled, compassionate, and remarkably diverse workforce, where an integrated team culture drives exceptional clinical standards and supportive collaboration.
This is an exciting opportunity to grow your critical-care skills, make a genuine impact, and thrive in a unit that values both excellence and inclusivity.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain clinical knowledge in nursing and particularly in the specialty of the Ward or Department.
- Acts as an Assessor/Mentor and act as preceptor.
- Work within the NMC Code of Practice.
- Practice agreed models of nursing and systems of care as directed by Ward/Departmental Manager.
- Be involved in new initiatives, supporting the Ward/Departmental Manager in the implementation of them.
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 the attached Job description and Person Specification for in depth details on this role.
For additional information, please contact the unit directly.
You are very welcome to arrange an informal visit to the unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and Person Specification for in depth details on this role.
For additional information, please contact the unit directly.
You are very welcome to arrange an informal visit to the unit.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of english. Good communication/interpersonal skills.
- Previous experience in an acute setting/secondary care
Desirable
- Previous experience of Critical Care
Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan own use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills. Capable of working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- IV skills/ Phlebotomy skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered General Nurse
Desirable
- Health Care related Degree/Diploma Relevant post registration courses
- STEPS critical care level 1 competencies
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Values
Essential
- We are one team
- We care
- We value people
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of english. Good communication/interpersonal skills.
- Previous experience in an acute setting/secondary care
Desirable
- Previous experience of Critical Care
Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan own use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills. Capable of working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- IV skills/ Phlebotomy skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered General Nurse
Desirable
- Health Care related Degree/Diploma Relevant post registration courses
- STEPS critical care level 1 competencies
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Values
Essential
- We are one team
- We care
- We value people
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).
