Closing Date: 22.12.24 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: W/C 30.12.24 (due to Christmas break)
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: W/C 06.01.25
Senior Ward Sister/Ward manager for 25 bedded intermediate care facility based on ward f5 at St Luke's Hospital, Bradford
Main duties of the job
Management of intermediate care unit at St Luke's site which is a nurse-led unit supported by our geriatricians.
Candidate will work both clinically and non-clinically to provide rehabilitation to patients requiring therapy who are medically stable.
Duties will include the leadership of the nursing team and demonstrate a passion for high standards of nursing care for elderly patients.
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 responsibilities
* Nursing high standards of nursing care providing assurance of ongoing improvement.
* Work in collaboration with the other wards in the CSU ensuring positive patient experience.
* Maintain high levels of compliance with staff training and education engaging with our practice development team.
* Investigation of complaints and incidents ensuring learning identified is shared across the CSU.
* Management of clinical services in the unit ensuring safe staffing levels, engaging in recruitment as required.
* Sickness and performance management of employees based on the unit.
* Management of budget ensuring service is managed within the allocated budget.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Acute medical nursing experience at Band 6
* Regularly in charge of a ward
* 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
* BLS trained
* Ability to make decisions and escalate appropriately
* Additional clinical skills e.g. cannulation, phlebotomy, intravenous drugs
* Ability to challenge practice and support staff
* Knowledge and skills in Elderly and Intermediate Care
Desirable
* Additional clinical skills e.g. cannulation, phlebotomy, intravenous drugs
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 (FLIP/ENB 6590/998)
Desirable
* Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience/working towards
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Luke's Hospital
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
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