Job summary Closing Date: 26.01.25 (this may change dependent on response) Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 27.01.25 Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 03.02.25 You will be highly motivated and ready for a challenge as we support you to develop your leadership, managerial and educational skills. You will work alongside the Ward Manager of ward 27 to lead and manage the team and to ensure the highest quality of care is being delivered to the patients who have been identified as Medically Optimized for Discharge. Applicants must have at least 2 years post graduate experience and hold a teaching certificate. Main duties of the job Responsible for the assessment of patients' care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of patient care Supports the Ward Manager to ensure effective leadership and management of the ward/department, including supervision and delegation of work to junior staff as directed by the ward/department manager Participates in teaching, mentoring and assessing of students, trainees and professional staff. 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. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 389-25-6904281 Job locations Bradford Teaching Hospitals Bradford BD9 6RJ 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. Closing date may change dependent on the response 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. Closing date may change dependent on the response Person Specification Experience Essential 2 years band 5 post registration experience working in a ward setting Delivered improvement in patient care Worked within a multidisciplinary team Skills Essential Ability to prioritise and problem solve Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Additional clinical skills - cannulation, phlebotomy, intravenous drugs, ECG interpretation Ability to make decisions and escalate appropriately Ability to challenge practice and support staff Knowledge Essential Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Understands how acute medicine patient flow works Qualifications Essential RGN - adult nursing Teaching and Assessing in practice qualification (SLIP/ENB 6590 /998) Desirable Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience/ working towards Person Specification Experience Essential 2 years band 5 post registration experience working in a ward setting Delivered improvement in patient care Worked within a multidisciplinary team Skills Essential Ability to prioritise and problem solve Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Additional clinical skills - cannulation, phlebotomy, intravenous drugs, ECG interpretation Ability to make decisions and escalate appropriately Ability to challenge practice and support staff Knowledge Essential Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Understands how acute medicine patient flow works Qualifications Essential RGN - adult nursing Teaching and Assessing in practice qualification (SLIP/ENB 6590 /998) Desirable Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience/ working towards 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 Teaching Hospitals Bradford BD9 6RJ Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)