Job summary Closing Date: 13.04.25 (this may change dependent on response) Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 14.04.25 Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 21.04.25 A Band 6 opportunity has arisen on Ward 31 BRI. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring Senior Staff Nurse looking to develop their management skills and undertake a Band 6 role within a busy Elderly care ward. The successful candidate will have line management responsibility and would be expected to effectively manage people alongside training and clinical supervisory responsibilities. The post is to support the Ward Manager and existing Sisters in the development of the ward and the delivery of excellent care to our patients. RGN with relevant registration experience Genuine passion in caring for older people Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in challenging circumstances Ability to manage time Ability to keep calm and work under pressure in a demanding area using team work If you feel you are this person then we invite you to join a highly skilled, caring and professional team as a Sister/Charge Nurse Main duties of the job The Sister/Charge Nurse role will contribute to the operational management of a safe and quality service delivery on Ward 31, management of the workforce, budgetary oversight, patient experience, recruitment and retention of staff and effective patient management and flow. An important aspect of the role will be promoting a positive, supportive working environment which values and supports staff. Excellent leadership and 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. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate key leadership skills and evidence of professional development, as well as experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team to manage and facilitate, extremely complex discharge planning. Ward 31 is a busy 29 bedded elderly care ward which manages mainly older adults and the pre and post op care of fractured hip patients over 65. Effective and efficient patient flow is essential and your role is to provide excellent nursing care and compassion in line with the rest of the team and promoting positive patient experiences and outcomes. You will need to have at least five years post registration experience, a teaching and assessing qualification and demonstrate a passion for working with older people. 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 28 March 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 Reference number 389-25-7091085 Job locations Bradford Royal Infirmary Duckworth Lane 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. 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. Person Specification Experience Essential Acute medical nursing experience preferably in care of older people Regularly in charge of a ward Delivered improvement in patient care Worked within a multidisciplinary team Excellent leadership and communication skills Skills Essential Ability to prioritise and problem solve Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Additional clinical skills e.g. cannulation, phlebotomy, intravenous drugs Ability to make decisions and escalate appropriately Ability to challenge practice and support staff Desirable ILS/ALS trained Knowledge Essential Understands how acute medicine patient flow works Qualifications Essential RGN - adult nursing Teaching and Assessing in practice qualification (SLIP) Desirable Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience/ working towards Person Specification Experience Essential Acute medical nursing experience preferably in care of older people Regularly in charge of a ward Delivered improvement in patient care Worked within a multidisciplinary team Excellent leadership and communication skills Skills Essential Ability to prioritise and problem solve Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Additional clinical skills e.g. cannulation, phlebotomy, intravenous drugs Ability to make decisions and escalate appropriately Ability to challenge practice and support staff Desirable ILS/ALS trained Knowledge Essential Understands how acute medicine patient flow works Qualifications Essential RGN - adult nursing Teaching and Assessing in practice qualification (SLIP) 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 Royal Infirmary Duckworth Lane Bradford BD9 6RJ Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)