Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - ENT/Eye OPD

The closing date is 09 March 2026

Job summary

Closing Date: 9th March 2026 (this may change dependent on response)

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 10th March 2026

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 17th March 2026 (this may change dependent on response)

The opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our team in the ENT/EYE OPD. We are a unique specialty that is multi-site working. You will be supported to achieve competency assessments, and promoted to partake in CPD. There are also opportunities to progress throughout the department. Our department is committed in providing staff with an environment in which they can reach their potential. We are dedicated to staff learning and engagement.

Previous surgical experience is preferable, however, not essential. Applicants will need to show an interest in this area of practice and a commitment to the service in delivering quality and individual care to patients.

Applicants should have or be waiting to receive their UK Nursing Registration (NMC). It is essential you have good time management, team working and the ability to work under pressure. You should be able to work on your own initiative but have the ability to escalate any issues or concerns to a senior member of the team. A structured preceptorship period of training and development will be provided with the support of the training department and staff in the department.

Main duties of the job

An important aspect of the role will be promoting a positive, supportive working environment which values and supports staff. Good communication skills are essential and this will need to be demonstrated at interview. Individuals should be flexible and be able to demonstrate they are an excellent role model with the ability to develop positive and professional interpersonal relationships.

You must be a registered RGN. The successful applicant must be reliable, punctual and be able to accommodate a flexible shift pattern. Applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage time and prioritise workload along with the ability to work under pressure.

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.

Details

Date posted

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-26-7724740

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


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

Skills

Essential

  • Good verbal and written command of English.
  • Ability to plan own time and that of junior staff, use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills
  • Ability to assess patient needs and plan, implement and evaluate care appropriately

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

  • UK Registered Nurse (Adult Nursing) **

Desirable

  • Evidence of recent and Continuous Professional Development
  • Relevant specialist training
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Good verbal and written command of English.
  • Ability to plan own time and that of junior staff, use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills
  • Ability to assess patient needs and plan, implement and evaluate care appropriately

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

  • UK Registered Nurse (Adult Nursing) **

Desirable

  • Evidence of recent and Continuous Professional Development
  • Relevant specialist training

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Christina Masih

Christina.masih@bthft.nhs.uk

01274364778

Details

Date posted

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-26-7724740

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


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