Job overview
Closing Date: 30th November 2025.
Shortlisting to take place: Commencing 1st December 2025.
Interviews expected to take place: 8th December 2025.
We've got an outstanding opportunity for an experienced and senior nurse to take on the role of a Sister/Charge Nurse on Ward 27 at Bradford Royal Infirmary that provides 24-hour care for patients who are medically optomised for discharge in the discharge planning process.
We are looking for a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual to come and join our team, who has excellent leadership, clinical, communication and interpersonal skills and is passionate about providing a high standard of patient care.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate commitment to personal and service development and will be expected to be a positive role model for the team.
Previous applicants need not apply
Previous experience of acute nursing at Band 5 for a minimum of 2 years
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Excellent leadership skills and the ability to work under pressure
A dedication to providing a high standard of patient care
Mentorship/teaching qualification
Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
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- The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily running of the ward including supporting and developing junior colleagues, planning, implementing and evaluating plans of care to ensure patients receive a high standard of care. To manage the nursing and clerical staff
- Assists the Ward Manager in the organisation and control of all patient care and treatment maintaining high standards of care.
- Develops leadership skills both professional and managerial.
- Assists in ensuring effective communication with all levels of staff and the whole multidisciplinary team.
- Assists in assessing the overall resource requirements for the ward
- Assists in implementing and maintaining all policies and ensures staff compliance.
- Initiates and develops new ideas for the improvement of services to patients in consultation with the Ward Manager.
- Assists in producing staff rotas, creating shift patterns which meet the care needs of the patients.
- Assists in considering skill mix to develop a workforce capable of meeting patient needs.
- In Ward Manager's absence, investigates and reports on complaints from patients/relatives/carers and staff and reports to Departmental Manager or Matron.
- Investigates and reports accidents and untoward occurrences and reports to Ward Manager or Matron.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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