Job summary Closing Date: 2302.25 (this may change dependent on response) Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 24.02.25 Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 03.03.25 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the experienced teams of staff working within the Intermediate Care Community at Westbourne Green Community Hospital. Ifyou are a caring, dynamic and innovative registered nurse, we would like you to come and work with us nursing elderly patients. The ward is managed by the Senior Sister and her team with support from the Elderly Care Consultants from St Luke's Hospital and Bradford Royal Infirmary. You will have access to training such as supporting people with dementia and Enhanced Care of Older People. Staff newly appointed into the service will be supported and developed in this role to not only become competent elderly care nurses but become nurses who will deliver a "first class" service to our patient's. The Trust provides many learning and training opportunities to assist you to progress and develop your career. We are a warm and caring established team, passionate about elderly care. We embrace the trust values and pride ourselves on working together to create the best possible experience for patients and staff. Main duties of the job Responsible for the assessment of patients' care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of patient care Participates in team leadership and the 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 The post is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team which contributes to the effective and economical use of available resources such as stock control and the ordering of supplies. The jobholder will be required to supervise junior staff on a day to day basis as directed by the line manager. 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. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 389-25-6979454 Job locations Westbourne Green Community Hospital 50 Heaton Road Bradford BD8 8RA 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. Good communication/interpersonal skills Ability to plan own time and that of junior staff, use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills Capable of working within a multidisciplinary team Ability to assess patient needs and plan, implement and evaluate care appropriately 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. Good communication/interpersonal skills Ability to plan own time and that of junior staff, use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills Capable of working within a multidisciplinary team Ability to assess patient needs and plan, implement and evaluate care appropriately 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 Westbourne Green Community Hospital 50 Heaton Road Bradford BD8 8RA Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)